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Reggie, played by Revin Nyberg (left), reads a story to his young daughter, Cora, played by Libby Rutherford, in Cross County’s One-Act performance, Sillyheart. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Reggie, played by Revin Nyberg (left), reads a story to his young daughter, Cora, played by Libby Rutherford, in Cross County’s One-Act performance, Sillyheart. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cross County One-Act Finishes as Runner-up at District Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County finished as runner-up at the One-Act recently at Centennial High School. The production missed qualifying for State by four points. Aquinas won the district with 179 points to Cross County’s 175 points. Cross County competed in the Class C1-2 District.
Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Shelby-Rising City FFA Qualifies for State

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Shelby-Rising City FFA students are heading to State. SRC had 23 students compete in the District LDE Contests in Clarkson. Alexa Carter, Rylie Carter and Aubree Siffring were runner-up in Ag Demo. Aurora Slusarski was runner-up in Senior Public Speaking. Kaylei Ruth was runner-up in Ag Literacy.
Osceola Honors Shooting Club

Osceola Honors Shooting Club

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Osceola Honors Shooting Club

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Huge shoutout to these eight individuals. This past spring, Coach JZ started a shooting club with different tiers. The three tiers for 4,000 shots, 6,000 shots, and 8,000 shots.
Louise Logston helps Ava Mescher make her craft from the library on Sunday afternoon. Photo provided by Becky Carlstrom

Louise Logston helps Ava Mescher make her craft from the library on Sunday afternoon. Photo provided by Becky Carlstrom

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Crafts and Santa in Polk on Sunday

Becky Carlstrom
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
I am sitting here reflecting on what a great turnout and support from the community when Santa visited Polk Sunday afternoon.

Renew Now! Subscriptions Going Up January 1, 2023

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 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.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Swedish Exchange Student Comes to Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Tuva Franklin, Swedish exchange student attending York High School attending Konditori. Following her visit, she went with her host family to Larsson Dala Butik. She is active in One Act and will be in York until graduation. She remarked the desserts were very similar to the ones in Sweden.

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Ricketts To Seek Senate Seat

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
LINCOLN, Neb.– Tuesday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced his intention to seek the appointment to serve as the state’s next U.S. senator.

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Library News

Allie Ray
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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! (Story Hour is being held earlier due to the 1:30 out at Osceola Pubic Schools.

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Enjoy a Bowl of Soup at Legion Club

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 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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Aspects

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Santa must be making some early visits, given the AP’s reported recent unveiling of “the B-21 Raider” -- deemed “the first new American stealth bomber aircraft in more than 30 years”!