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Dave & Sandy Thompson

Dave & Sandy Thompson

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Parade Grand Marshall Named

Staff Report
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Dave Thompson was selected by the committee as this year’s parade grand marshall. Dave and Sandy Thompson moved to Stromsburg in 1988. Back then, they were a young couple with two preschool daughters.
Pictured is the building that has been a dentist office for over 30 years. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Pictured is the building that has been a dentist office for over 30 years. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Loses Dentist

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Osceola is losing their dentist. After taking over the building from Bryan Dickey, DDS about four years ago, Dr. Kristen Hermansen- Ryan and her staff are no longer going to be practicing in Osceola. Dr. Ryan and staff have a wonderful new building in Central City.
Polk Alumni Class of 1963 Gathered Again

Polk Alumni Class of 1963 Gathered Again

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Polk Alumni Class of 1963 Gathered Again

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Time marches on for the Polk High class of 1963!! Class members and spouses met in Polk Saturday evening for a time of visiting, dinner and reminiscing hosted by Sharon (Willits) Johnson, Cheryl (Bush) Van Housen and Anita (Mundt) Wochner.

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Big Pharma Has Gone Fishing

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
By Andrew Ellsworth, MD You are probably familiar with drug commercials. There are all sorts of them showing people being active and smiling as they attend a birthday party, go biking, go surfing, or shopping at a flower shop.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Gresham Softball will play at home on Thursday, June 1st, 8U at 5:30, 10U at 6:30 and 8:00, 14U at 6:30 and 8:00. Gresham Softball 12U Red will play at home on Friday, June 2nd, at 6:30 and 8:00. Gresham Softball 12U Red will play at home on Monday, June 5th, at 6:30 and 8:00.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell This past weekend many observed Memorial Day. For some, the day merely meant a day off from work. For others, it was a day of gathering with family and friends for the first picnic of the season.
Pictured is the campfire meeting spot. The campfire is located right next to the lake. This is the perfect spot to roast marshmallows or to have worship together around a campfire. It has enough benches to hold small or large gatherings. Photo provided.

Pictured is the campfire meeting spot. The campfire is located right next to the lake. This is the perfect spot to roast marshmallows or to have worship together around a campfire. It has enough benches to hold small or large gatherings. Photo provided.

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Covenant Cedars Bible Camp Helps Kids Know Christ

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
To continue our summer faith page, we should mention the other camp close by. Covenant Cedars Bible Camp is just outside Polk County, north of Hordville on W Road. Covenant Cedars is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church. Covenant Cedars started in 1949.
The Death Tax Needs to Die

The Death Tax Needs to Die

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The Death Tax Needs to Die

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
SENATOR Family-run farms, ranches, and small businesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska. They fuel our economy, feed our citizens, and provide meaningful opportunity to build generational wealth.
Stopping Government Overreach

Stopping Government Overreach

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Stopping Government Overreach

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Agriculture producers in NebAs many Americans plan Memorial Day weekend gatherings with friends and family, marking the kickoff of the summer travel season, House Republicans have been hard at work this week delivering on our Commitment to America for an economy that’s strong.