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Two Parks Running Club Annual Meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Two Parks Running Club will hold their annual meeting on Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Rose Colored Glass.At this meeting you can learn about the club and sign up for 2026 membership.
Hannah Neville, missing person

Hannah Neville, missing person

Missing Person

Staff Report
Thursday, January 29, 2026
This is from the Polk County Sheriff's Department. Hannah Neville is reported missing. Please see the flyer.
Cory Ortman, age 27 of Newark, OH

Cory Ortman, age 27 of Newark, OH

Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

Staff Report
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Polk County Sheriff Dwaine W. Ladwig announces the arrest of an Ohio man following an investigation into the online sexual exploitation of a minor.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wow, January is ending already. How can that be? It just got started! Well, here we are going into the first week of February. There are red, white and pink hearts adorning the doors and hallways at Midwest Covenant Home.
Life is a Gift

Life is a Gift

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Life is a Gift

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORThis week we recognize the work of the pro-life movement across the 53 years since the Roe v. Wade decisions. Since then, we have seen a long fight, and recent victories, in protecting young lives.

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Election 2026 Coverage: Filings So Far

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
OSCEOLA - Filings for the 2026 election are starting to come in. The county clerk’s office sent filings received as of Monday at 3 PM. The state filings were accessed at 3:30 PM Monday.Filings for incumbents must be done by Tuesday, February 17th at 5 PM.
The York City Auditorium has been the location for much of the CRC tournament for many years. Photo provided.

The York City Auditorium has been the location for much of the CRC tournament for many years. Photo provided.

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History of CRC and York Auditorium

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
YORK - Since this is the week for CRC basketball, mostly at the York Auditorium, we thought we would take a look back at the history of the legendary location and teams of the past CRC.
Above: Gov. Pillen officially files for re-election. Photo provided.

Above: Gov. Pillen officially files for re-election. Photo provided.

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Gov. Pillen Officially Files for Re-Election

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, with his family by his side, officially filed Monday to run for re-election as Governor of Nebraska.He enters the field with a historic $11.8 million raised since taking office in 2023, along with the “Complete and Total” Endorsement of President Donald J.
Above: Cross County robotics had a rough day at O’Neill but 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Sam Haug and Brad Lott, pictured) still came home with the design award. Photo provided by Heather Haug. More on robotics on page 4 (Headlight).

Above: Cross County robotics had a rough day at O’Neill but 5155E “Cereal Killers” (Sam Haug and Brad Lott, pictured) still came home with the design award. Photo provided by Heather Haug. More on robotics on page 4 (Headlight).

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Cross County 5155E Wins Design Award

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026