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Two Parks Running Club

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Two Parks Running Club will hold their annual meeting on Monday, March 6th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Rose Colored Glass. At this meeting you can learn about the club and sign up for 2023 membership.

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Northeast Community College Announces Graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
NORFOLK, Neb. - Two hundred fifty-three students completed their degree, diploma or certificate programs in summer and fall 2022 from Northeast Community College. One hundred-seventy- nine completed during the fall term while another seventy-four completed in the summer.

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Osceola Community Action Group

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their kick off meeting of 2023 on Thursday, February 23rd at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Business and individuals are welcome to join us for the first meeting of 2023 as we work together to improve our town Osceola. 2x(2/23)

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Ambulance Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
They are raising funds for a new defibrillator. When: Friday, March 17th from 5:30 to 8 PM Where: Osceola Fairgrounds What: Fish Fry including fish, potatoes, green beans and roll. Ryan Hill providing cash bar.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
The Dazzlers added suit jackets to their outfits on Thursday for the Coaches Versus Cancer: Suits and Sneakers game when Osceola took on Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Dazzlers added suit jackets to their outfits on Thursday for the Coaches Versus Cancer: Suits and Sneakers game when Osceola took on Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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NICE SHOES, COACH

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OSCEOLA — The basketball schedule said Osceola was taking on Heartland, but there was another opponent that night — childhood cancer. Few things can overshadow a come-from-behind, double overtime win by the Bulldogs, but this might come close.
Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

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Area Cheer, Dance Teams Ready for State Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Area cheer and dance teams are making final preparations for the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City will all be competing on Friday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. High Plains does not have a competitive team.
Tyler Shoup may be just a junior at Cross County, but at 17-years-old he started his own detailing business out of his parent's garage. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Tyler Shoup may be just a junior at Cross County, but at 17-years-old he started his own detailing business out of his parent's garage. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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New Business in Stromsburg is Very ‘Detail’-Oriented

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
STROMSBURG — Tyler Shoup learned detailing from a local company in a previous job. He was let go as his employer wanted full-time employees. Tyler, a 17-year old junior from Cross County, couldn’t work full time. He quit wrestling, and wanted a job, but couldn’t find anything that interested him.
Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.
Pictured are FCCLA members who competed in District STAR competition. Photo provided by Cross County School

Pictured are FCCLA members who competed in District STAR competition. Photo provided by Cross County School

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Cross County FCCLA Members Advance to Compete at State

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
EXETER — Not even cold weather and January snow days could stop Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from succeeding in District STAR competitions.