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Aspects

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
“DOW Closes Above 38,000 for FIRST TIME EVER!” “US Economy Grew @ 3,3% in Q4” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cited great news in the GDP report and “massive increase in consumer sentiment.

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BUNCO

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Bunco on Tuesday, February 13 at 1 PM at the Osceola Civic Center.
Ricketts and Pillen on Right Side in Electric Vehicle Debate

Ricketts and Pillen on Right Side in Electric Vehicle Debate

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Ricketts and Pillen on Right Side in Electric Vehicle Debate

J.l.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
CAPITOL VIEW Full Disclosure: My wife and I drive a four-year-old hybrid sedan. It runs on the electric motor up to 15 miles -per- hour before the gasoline engine engages. It feels and sounds like it’s dead at stop signs. It averages 44 miles-per-gallon in highway driving.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Have you ever done something, and immediately thought, “I sure hope no one saw me!”? I can relate. A few years ago, while driving my hubby’s vehicle home from the local grocery store, I thought the engine sounded a bit louder than usual. A loose muffler, perhaps? Oh, well. I was almost home.
Reflections on the Season of Lent

Reflections on the Season of Lent

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Reflections on the Season of Lent

Jeff Friesen
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Lent is described as a period of penitence and reflection that precedes the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. The word “lent” is derived from the Old English lente, meaning ‘spring.

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Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Monday, February 26, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Flu shots are available. An appointment is required.

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UNL Fall Dean’s List

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
LINCOLN -- More than 6,800 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Red is the color this week with red hearts, red gnomes, red decorations. Of course, it’s Valentine’s week! (Be sure to treat your sweetheart!) At Midwest Covenant Home we have a Valentine’s Party for our residents with special Valentine games, songs and treats.

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Primary Election Filings to Date

News Staff
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
The 2024 election will be here soon. Here is a list of filings for the 2024 primary election. Incumbents have until February 15th to file, and other candidates until March 1. Incumbents are marked (I). County Commissioner, District 3 (Repub.
ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

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Spelling Bee Champions Crowned Monday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
OSCEOLA - Polk County held the annual spelling bee on Monday. All four schools participated. Each school sent about five participants per grade level. Approximately 31 fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning. After five rounds, the first eight were eliminated.