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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Wednesday, April 12, from 1:303:30 p.m. and Monday, April 17, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.

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Strengthening Our Energy Supply Chains

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Over the past two years, consumers everywhere have felt the consequences of stifled energy production and dependence on foreign energy sources. From day one of the Biden administration, the president’s misguided energy policies have caused skyrocketing energy prices.

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District Music

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
District music contest will be in Columbus on April 21, 2023. The following schedule has been released: Cheyenne Absher, vocal solo 10 AM Caydee Bauers, vocal solo, 10:06 AM Briauna Rathje, vocal solo, 10:12 AM SRC high school band 11:40AM SRC high school choir 3:02 PM

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Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Shelby-Rising City preschool registration has begun. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-years-old by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

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National Public Health Week

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
National Public Health Week is April 3-9. This year’s theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” This theme highlights that culture shapes our health. This can look different for everyone. The community we are born into affects how we deal with health.
Back Row (left): Dawson Baloun (Kobe Bryant), Monica Ray (Amelia Earhart), Will Peterson (Ben Stiller), Scott Williams (Steve Jobs), Mason Alexander (Patrick Mahomes), Layton Burritt (Ole Kirk Christiansen), Keagan Alexander (Michael Jordan). Front Row: Elayna Brown (Dolly Parton), Emmett Drozd (Tyreek Hill), Jeremy Battle (Dion Sanders), Milo Vaughn (Michael Jackson). PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Back Row (left): Dawson Baloun (Kobe Bryant), Monica Ray (Amelia Earhart), Will Peterson (Ben Stiller), Scott Williams (Steve Jobs), Mason Alexander (Patrick Mahomes), Layton Burritt (Ole Kirk Christiansen), Keagan Alexander (Michael Jordan). Front Row: Elayna Brown (Dolly Parton), Emmett Drozd (Tyreek Hill), Jeremy Battle (Dion Sanders), Milo Vaughn (Michael Jackson). PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Bringing History to Life

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
OSCEOLA — History came alive on Thursday and it only cost a quarter. Thursday’s wax museum was the culmination of weeks of preparations and the fifth grade class debuted their characters to the public.
Steady Wing (comprised of Shelby-Rising City students) won the People's Choice Award as voted by the other Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City eighth grade students. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Steady Wing (comprised of Shelby-Rising City students) won the People's Choice Award as voted by the other Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City eighth grade students. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Inventure Day Teaches Students How to be Entrepreneurs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
SHELBY — Polk County eighth graders are well on their way to becoming the next generation of entrepreneurs. Last week more than 70 eighth grade students gathered at Shelby- Rising City for Inventure Day.
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Osceola Legion Honors Members

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Osceola American Legion Post #91 honored guests at annual anniversary banquet on March 18 with continuous memberships ranging from 5 years to 55 years. Pictured are (front) John Berry, David Klein and Jim Headlee and (back) Kasie Leeling and Doug Jones.
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Shelby Fire & Rescue Announces Award Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Shelby Fire & Rescue held it’s annual awards night on Sunday. The awards were presented by President Gene Schlesinger, Fire Chief Jon Eller and EMT Captain Denise Humlicek. Jared Whitmore was named Firefighter of the Year. Larry Tworek received the Community Service Award.
Every Wednesday close to 60 kids attend the AWANA programs at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church. The club held Picture Night on March 22. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Every Wednesday close to 60 kids attend the AWANA programs at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church. The club held Picture Night on March 22. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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AWANA Continues to Teach Kids About Jesus Christ

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Stromsburg AWANA Club is currently in their 42nd year and meets every Wednesday, from 6:30-8:10 p.m. at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church, 9th and Main.