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Renew Now! Subscriptions Going Up January 1, 2023

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Due to rising costs of gas and postage, subscription prices are going up as of January 1st. An annual subscription in Nebraska will be $40 (an increase of $5) and out of Nebraska will be $45 (also an increase of $5). This is still a great deal, and more comparable to other newspapers our size.

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Enjoy a Bowl of Soup at Legion Club

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Mark your calendars. The Knights of Columbus Soup Supper is coming to the Osceola American Legion Club. The Supper is from 5-7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16. There is no cost, just a free-will offering. There will be chili and chicken noodle soup served at the supper.

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Osceola Christmas Dinner

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Osceola Community Christmas Dinner will be held on Sunday, December 25th at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The meal will be served at 12:30 PM. Everyone is welcome! As in the past, the meat, potatoes and gravy, stuffing and beverages will be provided.

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
By Allie Ray Kick off Christmas break with the Osceola Public Library’s Story Hour! All children ages pre-K to 2nd grade are invited to an hour of stories, crafts, snacks and fun on Wednesday, December 21 at special time, 2:30!

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Student Council is Seeking Donations

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The high school student council will be sponsoring a family in Polk County for the holiday season. We are asking for donations to put towards purchasing gifts for this family. Contact a student council member or Mrs. Baloun to donate!

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Aspects

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
I must have kitchens “on the brain,” given we recently “discussed” that topic and I was further inspired by another televised experience, since many of these home improvement episodes are quite educational.

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Osceola Downtown Jingle and Mingle

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
WHEN: Friday, December 16 from 5-7 PM The Osceola Community Actipon Group invites you and your family to the Downtown Jingle and Mingle! Stop in to collect your tickets at the businesses below for a chance to win $50 in Dawg Dollars!

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GriefShare Concludes Their Season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Wayne & Gayleen Nestor indicate that the GriefShare they led has just completed their 13 week journey toward healing. The group met weekly, each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. They report that eight people have walked along side one another through the GriefShare classes this Fall.

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Immunization Clinics Dec. 19

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Monday, December 19th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
Donna Collins (right) and her daughter Heather display beautiful Santas and a Christmas place setting at the Collins’ home. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Donna Collins (right) and her daughter Heather display beautiful Santas and a Christmas place setting at the Collins’ home. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Tour of Homes in Stromsburg a Success

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG — Saturday was a busy day in Stromsburg with seven homes available to tour from 1-5 p.m. This event was sponsored by the Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce, and attendees were to give a free will offering to support the Chamber’s garage project.