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Booster Club Golf Tourney

The 18th annual golf tournament and fund raiser will be Saturday, July 22nd at Ryan Hill Country Club in Osceola. Registration begins at 8:30 AM with shotgun start at 9 AM. It’s a two-person scramble with flag and game prizes.
Pictured are third graders visiting the senior center. Standing in the middle is their teacher Mrs. Ericson. Photo provided.

Pictured are third graders visiting the senior center. Standing in the middle is their teacher Mrs. Ericson. Photo provided.

Third Graders and Telecare Friends

Mrs. Ericson’s third grade class visited the Stromsburg Senior Center on Wednesday, May 10th. The kids have been calling their telecare friends for months and finally got the chance to meet them in person.

Library News

By Lauran Ostberg, Library Director There are many happenings at the Stromsburg Public Library this summer. For the month of June, Book Club will be reading “The Mystery of Hunting’s End” by Mignon G. Eberhart, winner of 2023 One Book One Nebraska.
Eighth Grader Wins T-Shirt Design Contest

Eighth Grader Wins T-Shirt Design Contest

Eighth Grader Wins T-Shirt Design Contest

Eighth grade students from Cross County participated in the first annual Swedish Festival Road Race T-shirt Design contest. The students were issued the challenge as part of their Entrepreneurship class. Students were given the freedom to design what they wished.

Swedish Festival

Festival Needs There are many ways to help make the Stromsburg Swedish Midsommar Festival a success as well as fun. There are jobs needing to be done before, during, and after the festival. Please find a time that works well for you. Some examples of ways to volunteer are listed here.

Swedish Festival Coloring Contest

The Stromsburg Swedish Midsommar Festival Committee will be sponsoring a coloring contest from May 1 to May 31, 2023. We are encouraging all children from ages 3 to 12 to participate in the contest! There is one entry form for the following age groups: 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12.

Stromsburg Chamber

First Friday band for June 2nd is Bordertown from 6-9 PM. Food stands and food trucks will be there. City-wide garage sales on July 8th. Forms available soon at banks. Disc golf will be July 8th at Buckley Park. Register at discgolfscene. com Market on the Square will be July 8th.

Memorial Day Flags

Memorial weekend is a time to remember those who have served in the military for our country. Stromsburg Post 132 would appreciate help from the public to put flags at the Stromsburg cemetery, Swede Home cemetery, and in the town square.

Stromsburg Summer Ball

Updates will be posted on the website www.stromsburgball. com and on Facebook “Burg Ball Association”. Schedule coming to the Polk County News when available.
Shelby-Rising City second graders visited the Polk County Sheriff's office last week. Sheriff Ladwig let them look in his police vehicle and sounded the siren for them. Mrs. Gabel and Mrs. Luettel teach second grade. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-Rising City second graders visited the Polk County Sheriff's office last week. Sheriff Ladwig let them look in his police vehicle and sounded the siren for them. Mrs. Gabel and Mrs. Luettel teach second grade. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.