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Mail Going Later

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Notice: Mail is leaving Stromsburg (and probably other area towns) earlier now. The truck now leaves at 10:30 AM instead of 2:30 PM. This week's newspaper will go out tomorrow instead of today. We can't make 10:30 AM very often.
Highlighting School Choice Week

Highlighting School Choice Week

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Highlighting School Choice Week

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORThis week, we celebrate National School Choice Week. As Senator, common-sense education policy is a top priority. My mother was a proud Nebraska educator. I know how much Nebraska teachers do for students and families. We saw this especially during the pandemic.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Polk County Health Department will have immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30, and Monday, February 23, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
February came in cold, but it is warming up a bit, which is nice. Yet, it is winter in Nebraska so we can expect about anything. There actually was enough snow this past weekend that a few snowmen were quickly made, also quickly melted away.
For the second year in a row, Cross County are the girls CRC champs. Pictured are (front) Kelsey Brehm, Beretta Webb, Adrienne Waller, Ella Clark, Edie Peterson, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (back) Coach Mitch Boshart, Jaelynn Wittgren, Hadley Larson, Zaldi VonHackewitz, Chloe Johnston, Coach Hayley Koch and Coach Kip Allison. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

For the second year in a row, Cross County are the girls CRC champs. Pictured are (front) Kelsey Brehm, Beretta Webb, Adrienne Waller, Ella Clark, Edie Peterson, Olive Peterson, Delainey Cramer; (back) Coach Mitch Boshart, Jaelynn Wittgren, Hadley Larson, Zaldi VonHackewitz, Chloe Johnston, Coach Hayley Koch and Coach Kip Allison. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CROSS COUNTY, CRC CHAMPIONS AGAIN

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Osceola girls were CRC runner up. Pictured are (front) Kinlee Feezell,Addie Theis, Emersyn Prososki, Kalisyn Prososki; (back) Coach Mariah Watts, Coach Tori Ehlers, Halee Peterson, Madison Kula, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Jessalyn Goodenkauf, Halle Gabel, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker and Coach Amanda Hinkle. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola girls were CRC runner up. Pictured are (front) Kinlee Feezell,Addie Theis, Emersyn Prososki, Kalisyn Prososki; (back) Coach Mariah Watts, Coach Tori Ehlers, Halee Peterson, Madison Kula, Layla Page, Kimbree Page, Jessalyn Goodenkauf, Halle Gabel, Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker and Coach Amanda Hinkle. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CRC Girls Runner Up is Osceola

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Above: Shauna Drozd was sworn in as County Treasurer on Monday by Clerk Magistrate Jodie Roberts. She takes over after Barb Swanson retired on Friday. Photo provided.

Above: Shauna Drozd was sworn in as County Treasurer on Monday by Clerk Magistrate Jodie Roberts. She takes over after Barb Swanson retired on Friday. Photo provided.

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Drozd Sworn in as County Treasurer

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Cory Ortman (age 27) of Newark, OH. Photo provided.

Cory Ortman (age 27) of Newark, OH. Photo provided.

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Sexual Exploitation of Minor

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Polk County Sheriff Dwaine W. Ladwig announces the arrest of an Ohio man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a minor.
Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

Right: Sterling James and Sayde Titus of Lincoln were arrested in Lincoln.

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Local Couple Presumed Deceased, Two Arrested for Murder

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
LINCOLN - Monday, the Lincoln Police Department released information that Hannah Neville (age 26) and Roberto Tanner (age 27) of Stromsburg are believed to be deceased. Officer Michon Morrow of LPD reported they arrested Sterling James (age 24) and his wife, Sadie Titus (age 22) of Lincoln.
1982 Hordville football team

1982 Hordville football team

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HPC Hall of Fame Inducts 2 Men & A Team

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Two men and one team were inducted into the High Plains Hall of Fame on Saturday. POLK – Saturday between the girls and boys’ basketball game, High Plains honored two individuals and one team by newly inducting them into the HPC Hall of Fame.First was the 1982 Hordville football team.