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Now Hear This!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
From Doc Toline, Polk County VSO On Monday, February 26th the VA announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military (at home or abroad) will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care beginning March 5th.
ABOVE: Cross County girls won their district game and qualify for the state tournament for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Lilly Peterson celebrates after cutting down the net. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

ABOVE: Cross County girls won their district game and qualify for the state tournament for the second year in a row. BELOW RIGHT: Lilly Peterson celebrates after cutting down the net. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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SECOND TRIP TO STATE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
STROMSBURG -After beating Superior by ten points, 52-42, Cross County students stormed the floor to celebrate a second year in a row qualifying for the girls’state basketball tournament. Cross County comes in seeded fourth and will play (Wahoo) Bishop-Neumann as the fifth seed.
Twin River Joins Crossroads Conference

Twin River Joins Crossroads Conference

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Twin River Joins Crossroads Conference

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Twin River Schools put in an application to join the Crossroads conference. The conference schools vote. First it goes to the superintendent’s and they vote. Nine out of eleven school superintendents voted in favor of Twin River Schools joining.

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Highway 81 Meetings Announced

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Transportation has announced meetings to discuss plans for highway 81 between York and Columbus. Public Information Open House Meetings: Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The Gworks website showing property is one use for inheritance tax revenue. This shows the square in Stromsburg. Graphic by PCN.

The Gworks website showing property is one use for inheritance tax revenue. This shows the square in Stromsburg. Graphic by PCN.

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Inheritance Tax Uses in Polk County

Debbie Girard
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
LB 1067 has been introduced in this session of the Nebraska Legislature which would eliminate the inheritance tax in Nebraska over the course of a five year period.
Kale Gustafson became one of four people in Nebraska history to have 2000 points and 1000 rebounds. He finished his career with 2037 points and 1227 rebounds. He is pictured here with his Coach Jason Zelasney. Photo provided.

Kale Gustafson became one of four people in Nebraska history to have 2000 points and 1000 rebounds. He finished his career with 2037 points and 1227 rebounds. He is pictured here with his Coach Jason Zelasney. Photo provided.

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Gustafson Bags 2000th Point

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Huskies Compete at Howells-Dodge

Huskies Compete at Howells-Dodge

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Huskies Compete at Howells-Dodge

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
On Wednesday the 14th, the Shelby-Rising City Husky Speech Team Competed at the Howells-Dodge Invite. Results: Aiden Zimmerman, Gavin Ohnemus, Jorge Chavez, Mackenzie Kunz, and Kreyten Zimmerman placed 3rd in OID. Clare Willis placed 3rd in POI. Kaylei Perry placed 6th in POI.
Storm Speech Thunders at Loup City

Storm Speech Thunders at Loup City

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Storm Speech Thunders at Loup City

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Pictured is the High Plains Community Storm speech team. Front row (L to R): McKinley Warnick, Courtney Carlstrom, Shane Cook, Peyton Hofmann, Madi Zerr. Back row (L to R): Rylee Hofmann, Samantha Ertzner, Alyssa Wostrel, Allie Howell. Photo credit: Stephanie Carlstrom.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Pop tabs can be dropped off at the bank in Gresham for the Ronald McDonald House in Omaha. 2024 Community Calendars are available from the Gresham Community Club at the bank and C-Store. St Peter Lutheran Church will hold Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

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Auxiliary News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
The Shelby Legion Auxiliary will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 27th at the Shelby Legion Club. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m.