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Help Needed

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
For six years, Lisa Shoup has maintained a school supply program. She takes in donations of school supplies and gives to those who need them. It is time for her to pass this mission on to someone else. Her youngest is graduating, and she feels this is a good time to pass the mission on.

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Woman’s CIP Meetings 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Monday, Mar. 25th at 6 PM...... Bess Streeter Aldrich by Jolene McLaughlin Monday Apr. 22nd at 2 PM...... What’s Growing Monday May 20th at 6 PM...... Library News by Lauran Ostberg

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday or the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County. 1st Tuesday - Osceola 2nd Tuesday - Shelby 3rd Tuesday - Stromsburg 4th Tuesday - Polk

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Swedish Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The first meeting of the Swedish Midsommar Festival was well attended with a lot of good discussion. The dates are set for June 14-16. There are needs for leadership and help in several areas. The chicken/pork BBQ and parade are two places where help is needed and planning needs to start.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
March 2024 Events For Preschool aged (0-5yrs) For Preschool Playtime & Storytime, children must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 18 or older Preschool Playtime: Wednesday, March 5th at 10:30am Preschool Storytime: Wed., March 20th & Thurs.

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From the Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Kalendars A friend brought a book of historical interest. Being in Swedish, it could be identified as “Banner of the Cross.
The Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed Occasions. Although it has been a business in Stromsburg for many years, it recently changed hands and was modified and renamed. Pictured are chamber representative Megan Klein, Occasions owners Dana Berggren and Jean Waller, and chamber representative Sherry Oberg. Check out Occasions to “find something for every occasion”! PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed Occasions. Although it has been a business in Stromsburg for many years, it recently changed hands and was modified and renamed. Pictured are chamber representative Megan Klein, Occasions owners Dana Berggren and Jean Waller, and chamber representative Sherry Oberg. Check out Occasions to “find something for every occasion”! PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Chamber Welcomes Occasions

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Shelby-Rising City Speech Wins Fairbury Meet

Shelby-Rising City Speech Wins Fairbury Meet

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Shelby-Rising City Speech Wins Fairbury Meet

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Shelby-Rising City ‘speechers’ got their taste of victory at the Fairbury Jeffs Invite last Saturday. The team beat Runner-up Thayer Central with a margin of 45 points. Three OID groups placed.
Biden’s Border Failures Cost American Lives

Biden’s Border Failures Cost American Lives

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Biden’s Border Failures Cost American Lives

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
SENATOR Joe Biden’s open borders policies are the deadliest and most dangerous inAmerican history. His failed policies have made every state a border state. It is costing Americans their lives. Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student.