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Immunization Clinics Dec. 14, 19

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, December 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, December 19th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
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OPEN HOUSE

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Birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
OPEN HOUSE Come celebrate Vera Swanson’s 90th birthday on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Rose Colored Glass, Stromsburg, NE. Cards may be sent to PO Box 405, Stromsburg, NE 68666
April Stevens gets her 3-D photo published in a book by Queen member Brian May. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

April Stevens gets her 3-D photo published in a book by Queen member Brian May. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Area Photographer Gets Photo Published

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
STROMSBURG — For many years, April Stevens has been a fan of Queen. Some time ago she found out Queen member Brian May does 3-D photography. She has purchased several of his books with 3-D photos. So she decided to try it herself.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Polk County was hit with the first true snowfall of the season this week. Tuesday morning started with a freezing rain and sleet. By mid-morning the freezing rain turned over to a blowing snow.
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County Elects New County Attorney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
OSCEOLA — Polk County is losing our attorneys. Polk County attorney Ronald Colling will be hanging up his hat soon, as well as Stromsburg city attorney Jim Papik. That left some towns looking for a new city/ village attorney and the county looking for one also.
Receiving plaques were Dane Jarosz, Audrey Gardner, Briar Crawford, Rebekah Werth, Atalissa Sparrow, Olivia Linn, Samuel Jameson, Emma Frazier and Molly Tandy. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Receiving plaques were Dane Jarosz, Audrey Gardner, Briar Crawford, Rebekah Werth, Atalissa Sparrow, Olivia Linn, Samuel Jameson, Emma Frazier and Molly Tandy. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County Academic Awards

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Cross County awarded medals to those who scored high on their NSCAS testing for last year. Those who received more than one gold medal received a plaque.
Osceola Schools photos

Osceola Schools photos

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Kindergarten Celebrates Thanksgiving

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Members of the Osceola Schools kindergarten class celebrated Thanksgiving last week with turkey feathers and a feast with place mats and crafts.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Black Friday Shopping in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Shoppers were out early Friday getting the best deals. Business owners reported a crowd was there early. Here is Sherry DeLand finding deals shopping locally at The Townhouse.

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Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
By Daniel G Petereit, MD, FABS, FASTRO This year nearly 250,000 patients will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 130,000 will die from it. In SD, 660 people will be diagnosed and over 400 will die from the disease. Lung cancer accounts for the most cancer deaths in both the US and in SD.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
by Becky Hays December has arrived and your friends at the Osceola Senior center wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I would like to thank all of our faithful volunteers for their assistance with the daily meals on wheels program this past year.