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Photos provided by Cindy Avery

Photos provided by Cindy Avery

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Fun For Young and Old at the Gresham Library

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
On Saturday, March 4th the Gresham Library held their monthly Story Hour. This month’s theme was rainbows. Activities included rainbows in a jar science and rainbow blow-painting. The Gresham Library hosted Bingo on Sunday, March 5th.

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Scholarship Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Polk Community Club is sponsoring a scholarship fundraiser on Sunday March 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Polk Community Hall. The menu is sloppy joes, beans, potato salad, chips and homemade desserts.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walkins are welcome any day during office hours.

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Polk Library News

Becky Carlstrom
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Hello from the Polk Public Library! Nothing new going on this week. With spring break at school, I will be spending more time at the library. I am so excited when I am processing new books! I have to be honest, I read a lot of the books and for some reason, that slows me down!

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Gresham Library is open to all ages on Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information visit Gresham Public Library Facebook page or contact the Village Office. St Peter Lutheran Church Lenten services will be held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

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Nominate Books Now for the 2023 Nebraska Book Awards

News Staff
Monday, March 6, 2023
The 2023 Nebraska Book Awards program, sponsored by the Nebraska Center for the Book (NCB) and Nebraska Library Commission, will recognize and honor books that are written by Nebraska authors, published by Nebraska publishers, set in Nebraska, or relate to Nebraska.
Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

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New Pharmacy Coming to Osceola

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — A new pharmacy is coming to Polk County. Central City-based Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy is expanding to Osceola. Owner Travis Kuchar said the pharmacy could open as soon as May. “If everything goes well, ideally it would be May or June,” he said. “I think I am ahead of schedule.
Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Area Students Can Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Wednesday, February 22nd was the annual Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Osceola High School new gym. The morning competition was for fifth and sixth graders, and afternoon for seventh and eighth graders.
Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Annual Spring Health Fair Slated for March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is always taking precautionary steps to protect our patients, community members and staff from the exposure and spread of any illness including COVID-19.
Landon Ziems

Landon Ziems

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Ziems Wins First for his American Flag

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Landon Ziems won first place in the Education department at the Nebraska State Fair for his 3-D Art project: American Flag He earned: • $100 • Ribbon • His flag will be on display at the Nebraska State Fair this fall 2023, too.