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Special Youth Hunt Success

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Nebraska youth got to experience a pheasant hunt as adult mentors took them afield for the state’s Special Youth Hunt on Oct. 21-22. The hunt took place on 19 sites, including wildlife management areas, where Nebraska Game and Parks released 9,110 roosters Oct. 20.
1885 map of Polk County. Public domain image.

1885 map of Polk County. Public domain image.

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Health Dept. Moved & Pharmacy Open in County

Staff Report
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Polk County Health Department is in the process of moving to Stromsburg from Osceola. They started last Wednesday and are moving to the old Yungdahl’s Pharmacy location on the east side of the square. Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy in Osceola had a soft opening.
Gahvi Lesiak, sophomore setter at High Plains, recorded her 500th assist at their last game against Meridian last Tuesday evening. High Plains volleyball ended their season with a 15-16 record. Photo provided.

Gahvi Lesiak, sophomore setter at High Plains, recorded her 500th assist at their last game against Meridian last Tuesday evening. High Plains volleyball ended their season with a 15-16 record. Photo provided.

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Lesiak Gets 500th Assist

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Kris Rystrom Emmert, widow of Jon Rystrom, will be in Stromsburg on Thursday, November 9th at the Veterans’ Day program. Photo provided.

Kris Rystrom Emmert, widow of Jon Rystrom, will be in Stromsburg on Thursday, November 9th at the Veterans’ Day program. Photo provided.

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Inspiration Speaker with Local Ties to Speak at Veterans’ Day Program

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Jon A. Rystrom, a Stromsburg 1973 graduate passed away in 1993 at the age of 38 while serving in the Navy. His aircraft crashed off the coast of Italy. His body, along with the other four crew members’ bodies, were never found. He left a wife and two daughters.
Recker Wins Week 9

Recker Wins Week 9

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Recker Wins Week 9

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Jon Recker is the winner of week 9 missing only three games. Missing just four were Kent Fuller and Betty Shockley. The Louisville upset over Duke didn’t get many of you. People may not know Coastal Carolina as many picked Marshall. I only know Marshall from the movie.
Cross County VEX robotics competed at Omaha at the Tom Dickey Memorial tournament. Team 5155 (Talon Carter, Sam Haug and Marshall Johansen) won the Excellence award and qualified for state. State will be in spring 2024. Photo provided.

Cross County VEX robotics competed at Omaha at the Tom Dickey Memorial tournament. Team 5155 (Talon Carter, Sam Haug and Marshall Johansen) won the Excellence award and qualified for state. State will be in spring 2024. Photo provided.

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Cross County Robotics 5155E Qualifies for State

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Deputy Sumsion, with the Polk County Sheriff, hands a Sheriff’s sticker to Dopey, one of the Seven Dwarfs. Dopey was Renli Hays, daughter of Makenzi and Eric Hays. Photo provided by Tasha Weller.

Deputy Sumsion, with the Polk County Sheriff, hands a Sheriff’s sticker to Dopey, one of the Seven Dwarfs. Dopey was Renli Hays, daughter of Makenzi and Eric Hays. Photo provided by Tasha Weller.

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Chilly Weather on Halloween

Staff Report
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The Osceola Community Action Group hosted its Annual Osceola Spooktacular event on Sunday, October 29th. The event was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds due to the snow and cold weather conditions.
Get Your Eyes Checked

Get Your Eyes Checked

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Get Your Eyes Checked

Andrew Ellsworth
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
THE PRAIRIE DOC If you ever played baseball, you may have been told to “keep your eye on the ball.” When batting, a baseball player is taught to watch the ball the entire time from when it leaves the pitcher’s hand to when, hopefully, their bat smacks the ball for a hit.

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Kids Perform at Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
No Trick; this is a Treat! Tuesday October 31st at 1:15 S-RC Ms. Hyde’s K-2nd grade will be performing in costumes at the Senior Center. Please come and support the kids. Please arrive early by 1:00pm, for seating.

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Save the Date: Holiday Stroll

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Save the date for Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 10th from 3 pm to 7 pm. Featured will be a vendor fair, Christmas cookie platters, a visit from Santa Claus, carriage rides, the first annual LIGHTED parade, Village Christmas tree lighting and much more!