Library News

Becky Carlstrom, Librarian Hello from the Polk Public Library! Upcoming event: Wendy Hudson will be at the library on Monday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m. to talk about her grandmother’s journals. This is open to everyone! Please come and join us. A light evening meal will be provided.

From the Museum

Everyone has heard of the Lincoln Highway, and probably also the Meridian Highway which went through Polk County. But a new one for me was the “High Line Cutoff.” Promoters for this road envisioned a more direct route running south from Central City across a new bridge and on east to Omaha.

CC Booster Club Scholarships

Did you know the purpose of the Cross County Booster Club Scholarship Committee is to encourage graduating students to apply for the Booster Club Scholarships? The Scholarship Committee along with the Booster Club executive committee selects the winners.

Library News

February 2024 Events For Preschool aged (0-5yrs) For Preschool Playtime & Storytime, children must be accompanied by a caregiver aged 18 or older Preschool Storytime: Wed., February 21st & Thurs.

Speech at GINW

It was a small but mighty Cross County Speech Team that traveled to the Grand Island Northwest Speech Meet on Saturday, February 17. Ellasyn Pinkleman took 5th in Humorous Prose. Revin Nyberg placed 11th in Serious Prose. Kylie Moore placed 6th in Extemp.

Swedish Festival

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.

Infrastructure Investments Pay Dividends for Nebraska

Infrastructure Investments Pay Dividends for Nebraska In his 1954 State of the Union address, President Dwight D. Eisenhower announced his intention to “protect the vital interest of every citizen in a safe and adequate highway system.” Eisenhower claimed that the U.S.

Two Parks Running Club Meeting

The Two Parks Running Club will hold their annual meeting on Wednesday, February 21st from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Rose Colored Glass. At this meeting you can learn about the club and sign up for 2024 membership.

Donuts with Dudes at CC

CAPITOL VIEW

Wait, what? Governor Jim Pillen has reversed his opposition to a federal summer grocery program that would aid around 150,000 children of low-income families.