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The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Churches Discuss Future Denomination Affiliation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
As members of The United Methodist Church (UMC) debate the church’s stance on human sexuality, some congregations are considering whether they wish to leave the denomination. Recently many UMC parishes have voted on whether to stay with the denomination or leave.
A group of Shelby-Rising City students have returned home after traveling to the East Coast for Spring Break as part of a WorldStrides trip. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

A group of Shelby-Rising City students have returned home after traveling to the East Coast for Spring Break as part of a WorldStrides trip. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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SRC Students Travel to East Coast for WorldStrides Spring Break Trip

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
SHELBY — A group of 17 Shelby-Rising City juniors and seniors have returned home from a Spring Break trip that took them through different periods in American History. The group left Tuesday, March 7 and did not return until Sunday, March 12. They traveled to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pa.
PCN photo by Rick Holtz

PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Bulldog Fans Travel to Support Their Team

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Osceola community turned out in force last week to cheer on Osceola's boys basketball team at State. It wasn't the outcome the fans were looking for, but they still had plenty to cheer for all game.
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Ladwig Named Assistant Activities Director of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Chris Ladwig, son of Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig, was named the Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Assistant Activities Director of the Year. He attended elementary school in Osceola and graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 2003.
Photo provided by PCRPPD

Photo provided by PCRPPD

Rahn Completes Training

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Wade Rahn, Polk County RPPD’s Customer Service/IT Manager, has earned recognition as a professional key accounts manager in a nationwide program offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Lauran Ostberg Library Director I thought I’d drop a line. Thank you to everyone that came to Learn Origami! It was a grand time teaching kids the Japanese art of folding paper. We will definitely do this program again in the future!

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The Old Potash Road

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A major street in Grand Island is called “Old Potash Road.” I have wondered why it has this name, and this article from the July 1926 paper explains it.

Summer Ball Burger Bash

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Summer Ball Burger Bash is Sunday, March 19 at the American Legion from 5-7 PM. Meal includes burger, chips, beans, dessert bar and drink. Proceeds will go to the summer ball program.
Photo provided by Cross County School

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Cross County Speech Performance

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Ella Pinkelman and Revin Nyberg perform their district winning duet speech Monday night in the Cross County auditorium.

Osceola Community Action Group

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their March 2023 meeting on Thursday, March 23rd at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Business and individuals are welcome to join us as we work together to improve our town Osceola.