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Senior Sunday was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sunday, May 7th. Pictured with Father Andrew Litt are the three honored Seniors; Rachel Wacker, Jenna Logan & Gustavo Vallejo.Photo provided.

Senior Sunday was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Sunday, May 7th. Pictured with Father Andrew Litt are the three honored Seniors; Rachel Wacker, Jenna Logan & Gustavo Vallejo.Photo provided.

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Senior Sunday at Sacred Heart Church

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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Babysitting Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Polk County Extension Office and Polk County Health Department will offer a Baby-Sitting Clinic on Monday, May 22nd from 9-2 p.m. in Osceola, for youth 11-14 years old.

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Legion Seeks Help for Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Shelby Legion Post 296 is asking for community help with memorial weekend activities. The legion members will be working at the cemetery Thursday May 25, at 6:00 p.m. they will be preparing all the holes for the flags for the avenue of flags. Saturday May 27, at 9:00 a.
Pictured above are members of the ELL class who have been learning English in an after-school program with their younger students. Below: They had a party after completing their 10-week term. Photos provided.

Pictured above are members of the ELL class who have been learning English in an after-school program with their younger students. Below: They had a party after completing their 10-week term. Photos provided.

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Shelby-Rising City ELL Completes Term

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Representatives from the SRC School Board, the Administration, teaching staff, support staff, and community celebrating the achievement of our families and their progress toward learning English. This program was very helpful and Shelby-Rising City plans to hold it again next year.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Another week has flown by. They seem to do so very quickly. We are grateful for a few days of nice weather where we could be outside to enjoy the fresh spring air.

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NCPA Academic All-State Spring

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Spring 2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.

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News In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
In Sports Today Be sure to turn to page 10 in today’s edition for complete coverage of: * Conference golf held in Osceola *Recap of Cross County track invite *Two college girls excelling at track Graduations Cross County May 13 at 2 pm High Plains May 13 at 1 pm Osceola May 13 at 2 pm Shelby-RC...
RETIRING FROM SCHOOL

RETIRING FROM SCHOOL

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RETIRING FROM SCHOOL

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Polk County News This time of year we like to recognize those who have served in our area schools, and are leaving for a more relaxed life. This year we have three retiring school employees.
Emily Noyd is a nurse at Midwest Covenant Home. Photo provided by Erin Dickey.

Emily Noyd is a nurse at Midwest Covenant Home. Photo provided by Erin Dickey.

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The Heart of a Nurse: From Inspired to Instructor

Erin Dickey
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
STROMSBURG - Emily Noyd, RN will be instructing a Certified NursingAssistant class at Midwest Covenant Home, a class and skillset that jumpstarted her journey in service and care through Nursing.
Above: Occasions is the new merged shop in Stromsburg. Below: Their new zen room with plants, wind chimes and memorial stones. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Occasions is the new merged shop in Stromsburg. Below: Their new zen room with plants, wind chimes and memorial stones. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Businesses Merge to Become Occasions

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
STROMSBURG - Frocks and Flowers and The Townhouse used to be two separate neighboring businesses. Now they have merged and are newly named Occasions Boutique.