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Osceola’s water tower is almost done according to Utility/Street superintendent Jay Colson. It just needs electrical hooked up. It recently got painted in Osceola’s school colors. Photo provided by Jay Colson.

Osceola’s water tower is almost done according to Utility/Street superintendent Jay Colson. It just needs electrical hooked up. It recently got painted in Osceola’s school colors. Photo provided by Jay Colson.

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Osceola Water Tower

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Above: In February groundbreaking was done by city council members and Polk County RPPD. Photo provided. Below: The solar panels are now installed at the old airport location. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: In February groundbreaking was done by city council members and Polk County RPPD. Photo provided. Below: The solar panels are now installed at the old airport location. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Solar Array Installed Near Stromsburg

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
STROMSBURG —Polk County Rural Public Power District broke ground on a new 1MW solar site on February 17, 2023. The array’s power will be distributed directly to Polk County RPPD’s customer-owners in the form of low fixed-cost energy.
Revin Nyberg. Photo provided.

Revin Nyberg. Photo provided.

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Nyberg Selected for All State Choir

Staff Report
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Revin Nyberg, a junior at Cross County Community Schools, was recently selected for All-State Choir. He was the only Polk County student selected for one of the All-State ensembles.
Blevins Wins Week 8

Blevins Wins Week 8

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Blevins Wins Week 8

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Trevor Blevins is the winner of week 8 missing only 4 games. He was closest on the tie breaker by just four yards. Others missing only four were Carita Willits and Pat Recker. Five more people missed just five games. The Clemson-Miami game was picked incorrectly often with Miami winning.

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Shelby Trunk or Treat

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Shelby Trunk or Treat will be on Saturday, October 28th on Walnut Street. People can set up their trunks from 2-2:45 PM and trick or treating will be begin at 3 PM. It will continue until 5 PM or until treats are gone. Please contact the library to sign up at 402-527-5181 and to get rules.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
FourAmerican LegionAuxiliary Post $296 members attended the District 7 fall roundup in David City on Sunday, October 15th. The fall roundup was a joint session with other Legion Posts and Auxiliary Posts in District 7. Shelby Auxiliary received recognition in achieving 100% membership for 2023.
The Shelby-Rising City junior high volleyball team won the CRC game against Meridian in three sets: 18-25, 25-20 and 15-11. Congrats to the junior high conference champs! Photo provided.

The Shelby-Rising City junior high volleyball team won the CRC game against Meridian in three sets: 18-25, 25-20 and 15-11. Congrats to the junior high conference champs! Photo provided.

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Shelby-RC Jr. High Wins CRC Title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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Bob McLaughlin Benefit

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Bob McLaughlin recently went through a spinal surgery due to a narrowing of the spinal column. He is currently recovering and out of work for the foreseeable future. All money raised will go to Bob for his medical expenses, daily living costs and any other needs during his recovery.
Cinda Koinzan (back left) and Sherry Oberg (back second from right), chamber ambassadors, welcome El Centenario to Stromsburg. Co-owner Jose Leon is in back next to Sherry, and manager Alfredo Gutierrez holds the welcome plaque. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cinda Koinzan (back left) and Sherry Oberg (back second from right), chamber ambassadors, welcome El Centenario to Stromsburg. Co-owner Jose Leon is in back next to Sherry, and manager Alfredo Gutierrez holds the welcome plaque. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Chamber Welcomes El Centenario

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
After being in the restaurant business for about 12-13 years, Jose Leon and his family had an opportunity to open in Stromsburg. Jose’s uncle owns the company, which also includes the David City location. The business is family run, including members of the family pictured above.

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The Rising Generation of Polk County

Mike Rheiner
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
You learn a lot from a school bus ride. Recently my wife, Tammie, received her first note from a student on her bus route. It was short, sweet, showed kindness and gratitude, and spoke to the character of this young 3rd grader and the quality of his lessons outside of the required schoolbooks.