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Above: The annual Polk County Fair Parade took place on Saturday afternoon in Osceola. Swedish Festival royalty, King Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson and their attendants were on hand to celebrate the Polk County Fair parade. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The annual Polk County Fair Parade took place on Saturday afternoon in Osceola. Swedish Festival royalty, King Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson and their attendants were on hand to celebrate the Polk County Fair parade. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Swedish Festival Royalty in Polk County Fair Parade

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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Nebraska State Fair Information

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
HOW-TO GUIDE FOR EXHIBITORS Ready to showcase your talents at the Nebraska State Fair? Competitive Exhibit open July 1!! Entering your Competitive Exhibit entries is quick and easy.

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SNAP Food Waiver Update

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Lincoln, NE – On June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) approval of Nebraska’s food restriction waivers be vacated.Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) was notified today by the USDA to take...
Above: A lemur looks at me.

Above: A lemur looks at me.

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Wild Trail Safari Offers Unique Family Experience

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
POLK - Need something to do this weekend? Wild Trail Safari has you covered. Although there are no lions, tigers or bears (oh my!), you will still see unique animals like a sloth, camels, emus, lemurs and more. Some you can pet and feed, and others you need to stay in your vehicle.
Above left: In archery, Sawyer Mundt and Fischer Johnson got purples with Johnson as grand champ in jr. traditional and Mundt reserve champ.

Above left: In archery, Sawyer Mundt and Fischer Johnson got purples with Johnson as grand champ in jr. traditional and Mundt reserve champ.

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Early Fair Events Award Ribbons

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
OSCEOLA - It’s been a busy week already, as fair events started Tuesday, June 30th with archery followed by culinary and horticulture on Wednesday, modeling and quilt show on Monday and the horse show on Tuesday.Results for archery are below and modeling/quilts follow.

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SRC Booster Club Steak Fry & Auction

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The SRC Booster Club steak fry is August 1st in Rising City. Tickets are available online at https:// qtego.us/l/risingcity/tickets/ If purchased before July 29th type in the Promo Code Husky5 and get $5 off your meal tickets.