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POLK COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF

POLK COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF

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POLK COUNTY FAIR KICKS OFF

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Although the official start of the fair isn’t until this week, some events happened last week when the building was available. This included archery, a brand new event to the Polk County Fair, as well as horticulture and culinary challenges.
This intersection at 9th street is a portion of the highway the mayor and town council are discussing. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

This intersection at 9th street is a portion of the highway the mayor and town council are discussing. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Highway 81 Construction Postponed...Again

Staff Report
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has recently released information to the city of Stromsburg regarding the construction to take place on highway 81 in Stromsburg and north to the “big corner” (intersection of 81/92). NDOT has split these into two separate projects.
This chart shows where your property tax goes. The county gets the same as fire districts, 3%. The largest portion goes to schools. Graphic provided by Polk County Assessor’s office.

This chart shows where your property tax goes. The county gets the same as fire districts, 3%. The largest portion goes to schools. Graphic provided by Polk County Assessor’s office.

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Valuation Protests Filed with County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
According to the Polk County Assessor, 73 protests were filed after the recent valuations went out to property owners. Approximately 2/3 of these protests were in Stromsburg. Assessor Jodi Kranz mentioned there is some clean up to do.
Osceola Engine Two has new tires and paint and will be in service soon. Photo provided.

Osceola Engine Two has new tires and paint and will be in service soon. Photo provided.

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Osceola Gets New Fire Engine Due to State Program

Staff Report
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Osceola Fire and Rescue is in the process of adding an additional piece of firefighting apparatus. The end result will go by the call sign of Osceola Engine Two. Engine Two is a 2001 BME on a International 4-wheel drive chassis.
Pictured above is the Central Valley Ag elevator getting struck by lightning. Photo provided.

Pictured above is the Central Valley Ag elevator getting struck by lightning. Photo provided.

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Lightning Struck the CVA Elevator

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Shelby fire chief Jon Eller reported the Shelby Fire and Shelby Ambulance were dispatched to the east Central Valley Ag elevator in Shelby for a lightning strike on Friday morning, July 7th. This is where a new elevator is being built. The Polk County Sheriff's office was also on scene.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Game Days The library will be having a fun time playing board games on July 20th at 10am. Invite your friends to come along to play. Come see your friends and play with LEGO’s starting at 10am on July 27th.

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Car Show

News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
There will be a car show on July 19 during the farmer’s market and on August 16. The event is sponsored by Midwest Street Rod Assocation East Central Chapter For questions, call Clayton Hoadley at 402-276-9235.
Paging Doctor Hollywood

Paging Doctor Hollywood

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Paging Doctor Hollywood

Jill Kruse
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
THE PRAIRIE DOC From Dr. Marcus Welby and Dr. Meredith Grey to “Hawkeye” Pierce and Doogie Howser, MD, there have been a multitude of television doctors. You likely spend more time watching them than you do with your own physician.