High Plains Cheerleaders Win Awards at Camp

Grace Notes

If you have been following “Grace Notes” for some time, as you read this week’s column you may find yourself saying, “I think I’ve read this before.” And you would be right! As I was perusing material to possibly use in this week’s column, I kept coming back thoughts I’d written previously.

Church Changes Abound in Local Area

The Benedict United Methodist Church is now called the Benedict Community Church. Wayne A. Nestor is the guest preacher for a few weeks. The new worship time is 8:30 a.m. Sunday School for adults will resume soon, and children’s Sunday School resumes during the school year.

UNL Announces Spring Dean’s List

LINCOLN, NE -- More than 6,400 University of Nebraska- Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2022-23 academic year. Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Lessons I’ll Take With Me

By KC Belitz Guest Writer In early July, I will begin my new role as Director of the Department of Economic Development for the State of Nebraska. It is an extraordinary honor to serve my home state in this capacity and I will bring with me experiences from my past career.

Fireworks

The Fourth of July is coming up soon. The Fourth of July, also called Independence Day, is remembered for being the day America declared its independence from Britain.

Covenant Home Clips

Puppies and Popcorn on the Patio is our new favorite Thursday morning activity. Each week we are enjoying time on the back patio with Hazel, Maggie and others. This past week we had Lucy and Daisy join us.

One-Time Early Deadline

Due to July 4th occurring on Tuesday, the Polk County News would like all news, ads and notices by 5 PM on MONDAY, July 3rd. The Polk County News will close at NOON on Tuesday, July 4th so we can celebrate with our families. Normal hours will resume on Wednesday July 5th.

News In Brief

Office Closing The Polk County News office in Stromsburg will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 and Tuesday July 4. Please take advantage of our mail drop box in the front lobby with your news or payments.