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News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
So much to be thankful for—the beautiful sunrises and sunsets, the leaves falling like snowflakes covering the ground with their yellows, golds and browns, the scampering squirrels packing their cheeks full of nuts for the winter, all by God’s design.
The family of Dr. Richard Collins is requesting a card shower for his 80th birthday. His birthday is December 3rd and greetings may be sent to 820 Exchange Street in Stromsburg.

The family of Dr. Richard Collins is requesting a card shower for his 80th birthday. His birthday is December 3rd and greetings may be sent to 820 Exchange Street in Stromsburg.

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Birthday Card Shower

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, December 13th and Monday, December 18, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Flu shots are available. An appointment is required.

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Pedicure Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment.
Celebrating Excellence at Nebraska Extension!

Celebrating Excellence at Nebraska Extension!

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Celebrating Excellence at Nebraska Extension!

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Distinguished recipients of the Nebraska Extension Annual Awards for 2023 were presented during the Fall Conference at Kearney. The two-day gathering brought together more than 390 Extension personnel.
Capitol View

Capitol View

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Capitol View

J.l.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
CAPITOL VIEW So, how about we rethink Thanksgiving? Oh, I don’t want to take away the tradition of turkey and football and listening to Uncle Harold’s stories about the big war in which he never fought but he does remember what life was like back then. Those are family legend, just like Harold.
Shelby-Rising City One-Act performed “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Pictured is Alexis Wetjen, Hayden Reznicek, Kasey Fischbach, Aiden Zimmerman, and Traven Reznicek. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

Shelby-Rising City One-Act performed “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Pictured is Alexis Wetjen, Hayden Reznicek, Kasey Fischbach, Aiden Zimmerman, and Traven Reznicek. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.

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SHELBY-RC WINS CRC NORTH ONE-ACT

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
POLK - The north Crossroads Conference One-Act competition took place last Wednesday at High Plains in Polk. All four local schools (Cross County, High Plains, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City) competed in this event along with East Butler and Nebraska Lutheran.

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Woman’s Club

News Staff
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet Monday, November 27th at 6 PM at the Viking Center.
Two More Teams Qualify for VEX State Robotics

Two More Teams Qualify for VEX State Robotics

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Two More Teams Qualify for VEX State Robotics

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Polk County News Cross County Robotics split up and went to Concordia and Skutt. Teams 5155A and E represented us at Concordia, while teams W and T went to Skutt. At Skutt, 5155T made it all the way to the semifinals and lost by 7 points. 5155W won the tournament and qualified for state!
The Lighting of the Square is enjoyed by many each year. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Lighting of the Square is enjoyed by many each year. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Spend Your Holidays in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Spend your holiday season in Polk County! There are many shops with gifts, and many activities going on. Make sure to cut out the Holiday Event Schedule included here and stick it up on your refrigerator or wherever you see it and can refer to it this holiday season.