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Cinda Koinzan (left) and Sherry Oberg (right), chamber ambassadors, welcome Emily Pogue (center) and her new business to Stromsburg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cinda Koinzan (left) and Sherry Oberg (right), chamber ambassadors, welcome Emily Pogue (center) and her new business to Stromsburg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Chamber Welcomes Beauty On Demand Esthetics

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
After remodeling the building, Emily Pogue opened Beauty on Demand Esthetics on the square in Stromsburg in late August. She has been an aesthetician for over four years, first in Omaha. She went to Xenon School in Omaha for esthetics.
Fredrik Wistmar (right) and his wife (left, seated) came back to Stromsburg for a visit. They are pictured with Sherri Georges (standing). He was an exchange student from Sweden in 1975-- 1976 and lived with the James Rosenquist family. Photo provided.

Fredrik Wistmar (right) and his wife (left, seated) came back to Stromsburg for a visit. They are pictured with Sherri Georges (standing). He was an exchange student from Sweden in 1975-- 1976 and lived with the James Rosenquist family. Photo provided.

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Former Stromsburg Exchange Student Back to Visit

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
By Brent Hollinger Hard to believe this, but Quarter 1 will be in the books by the end of this week (October 13th). We have had a GREAT start to the school year. Great kids, great staff equals a GREAT school!

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Blood Pressure Clinics

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Wednesday, October 11, 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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Robotics Results

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The VEX robotics teams traveled to Gross Catholic in Omaha for Robocalypse. Results for team 5155W, Gage Walker and Bradley Lott, made it to the first round of elimination. Team 5155A Dane Holtzen, Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams, and Mason Lindburg were runners up!

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For the Record: Court Report

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Court Report for the month of September: Patrick J. Cooley, speeding 6-10 mph, $25 fine Cory L. Becker, domestic assault, intentional cause of bodily injury, 15 days jail, 24 months probation, 15 days credit for days served.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
I recall my comin’ and goin’ “at the midnight hour”. And yes, I also remember thinking, “What have I gotten myself into?
Jarod Ockander of Osceola (left) receives the English teacher of the year from Ann Quinlan. This was presented by NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) and Ockander teaches at David City Public Schools. Photo provided.

Jarod Ockander of Osceola (left) receives the English teacher of the year from Ann Quinlan. This was presented by NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) and Ockander teaches at David City Public Schools. Photo provided.

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Ockander Receives Award

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Four Nebraska educators were recognized by the Nebraska English Language Arts Council (NELAC)-the state English Teachers Association and National Council Teachers of English (NCTE)-the national English Teacher’s professional association at the recent Plum Creek Literacy Festival Teacher’s Day...

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Book Club

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club meets on Mondays. Here is the rest of the 2023 Reading List! OCTOBER: I am the Messenger by Markus Zusak NOVEMBER: Home to Osceola by Alena Mentink DECEMBER: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie