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Above: Local cemeteries were decorated in flags. Osceola's was no exception. Below left: Keynote speaker in Osceola was Galan Wiser, resident of Wayne but an Osceola native. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow. Below right: The Legion members in Stromsburg get ready to fire the salute. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz.

Above: Local cemeteries were decorated in flags. Osceola's was no exception. Below left: Keynote speaker in Osceola was Galan Wiser, resident of Wayne but an Osceola native. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow. Below right: The Legion members in Stromsburg get ready to fire the salute. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz.

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MEMORIAL DAY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
What is Memorial Day? Is it the “official” start of summer when we should grill, go to the lake or pool, and enjoy a day off? Well, not exactly, although that’s what many people do. Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day.

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News In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
In Sports Today Be sure to turn to page 10-11 in today’s edition for complete coverage of: * All Star volleyball and basketball * Local track coach recognized Swedish Festival June 16-18 in Stromsburg Pick up your brochures at Economy Hometown Market, Polk County News or other businesses Posters...

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Gresham Fireman’s Picnic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9:00 a.m. - Fireman’s Horseshoe Doubles Tournament, Gresham Park (East Side) 9:00 a.m. - Fireman’s Pickleball Doubles Tournament - Gresham Park (West Side) 9:00 a.m. - Gresham Library Fun Run - Open House, 1&3 mile run/ walk. Gresham Library - 230 Ella St. 11:30 a.m.
Harvey McHarry (age 100) and Leonard Anderson (age 91) are two pool players from Polk that helped win the County Pool Traveling Trophy to take home to Polk. Photo provided.

Harvey McHarry (age 100) and Leonard Anderson (age 91) are two pool players from Polk that helped win the County Pool Traveling Trophy to take home to Polk. Photo provided.

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Polk Senior Center Wins Pool

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
DEB FISCHER

DEB FISCHER

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Supporting Our Police

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
This past week was National Police Week. I signed onto the U.S. Senate’s annual resolution commemorating Police Week and officers that have fallen in the line of duty, as I do each year.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Gresham Softball 8U Red will play at home Thursday, May 25th, at 5:30 p.m. Gresham Softball 8U Red and Black will play at home Tuesday, May 30th, at 5:30 p.m. Gresham Softball 18U will play at home on Wednesday, May 31st, at 5:30, 7:00 & 8:30 p.m.

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Polk Memorial Day Service

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Lemuel R. Wilcox Unit #160 of the American Legion will be hosting a Memorial Day Service in Polk on Monday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Polk Community Hall. Our guest speaker will be Nick Wollenburg, York County Veteran’s Service Officer. Coffee and refreshments will be served after the program.
Pictured is one of the lake-side cabins at Timberlake Ranch Camp. Cabins can be rented for reunions and family gatherings when not in use for camp. Photo provided.

Pictured is one of the lake-side cabins at Timberlake Ranch Camp. Cabins can be rented for reunions and family gatherings when not in use for camp. Photo provided.

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Timberlake Camp is Gospel Focused for Kids

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Though not quite located in Polk County, Timberlake Ranch Camp is close by and offers children and youth aged Kindergarten to 10th grade an opportunity to “escape normal, and experience camp”!

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
When I was in junior high school, all the girls in my class were invited to a Halloween party hosted by one of our classmates. Going to this girl’s house was special not only because a party was involved, but also because she lived in town. (The majority of my classmates were farm kids, as was I.