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Shelby-Rising City placed first at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday in Division A. Receiving acting awards were (left to right) Kasey Fischbach, Clare Willis,Aiden Zimmerman, Kreyten Zimmerman, Ellie Frederick, and Jordyn Donner. Fischbach was named overall best actor. Photo provided.

Shelby-Rising City placed first at the Fairbury Invite on Saturday in Division A. Receiving acting awards were (left to right) Kasey Fischbach, Clare Willis,Aiden Zimmerman, Kreyten Zimmerman, Ellie Frederick, and Jordyn Donner. Fischbach was named overall best actor. Photo provided.

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SRC One-Act Places First

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Cross County School Board Report

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The Cross County School Board met Monday and discussed and decided a few topics: 1. Softball co-op: There is concern that the softball co-op with High Plains and Osceola will not have enough students.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
By Brent Hollinger The fall sports seasons have officially ended. Congratulations to the players and coaches in softball, volleyball and football for very successful seasons. You all have much to be proud of.

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From the Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Many of the founding members of the Polk County Historical Society went to school in the many rural districts, and not a few were teachers in them. That may account for the efforts shown to preserve District 17 on the museum grounds. But that is not all.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday or the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County. 1st Tuesday - Osceola 2nd Tuesday - Shelby 3rd Tuesday - Stromsburg 4th Tuesday - Polk

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Donut Shop Will Reopen

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Daylight Donuts in Stromsburg will re-open when Pat is released from the doctor. They are sorry they have missed customers and want to get back to the shop.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Lauren Ostberg Library Director November 2023 Events: Preschool Storytime: Wed., November 15th & Thurs., November 16th at 10:30am* Book Club: Tuesday, November 21st at 2:30pm Come & Go Craft Day: Wednesday, November 22nd** Come anytime between 10am-4:30pm Make a craft for Thanksgiving!
Kris Rystrom Emmert gave a touching presentation at the Veterans’ Day service at Cross County. Many needed a tissue after her story of becoming a young widow. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kris Rystrom Emmert gave a touching presentation at the Veterans’ Day service at Cross County. Many needed a tissue after her story of becoming a young widow. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Rystrom Emmert Provides Touching Presentation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
A gold star wife, Kris Rystrom Emmert gave a touching presentation about losing her husband. She became a widow and single mother with two children under five years old. She mentioned veterans giving up everything; they miss families, holidays, births of their kids and more.
Fighting for Our Veterans

Fighting for Our Veterans

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Fighting for Our Veterans

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
The brave women and men who wore the uniform, and their families, made great sacrifices to serve our country. As President John F. Kennedy once said: “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.

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Operation Christmas Child

News Staff
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Drop-Off Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov 13-20. For the 7th year, St. Paul Lutheran in Osceola is the official dropoff center for our area. Shoebox gifts provide God’s love in a tangible way, to children throughout the world.