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Polk Library

Becky Carlstrom Polk Public Librarian
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
We have so much to be thankful for and I hope you all had great food, family, and fellowship on this Thanksgiving Holiday! The Polk Public Library was host to the County Librarian meeting on November 18th. Thank you Shelby and Osceola for all your help and encouragement!

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Senior Center

Judy Beatty
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Here we are in the week of Thanksgiving. Everyone at our Senior Center sends their Happy Thanksgiving Greetings to you. Enjoy the Thanksgiving fun, food and getting together with family and friends. Turkey and dressing and pumpkin pie sound delicious or whatever foods you enjoy.

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Christmas at the Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Come celebrate Christmas, Sunday, December 11th, with coffee and doppe at the Viking Center hosted by the Stromsburg Senior Center. Doors open at 2 PM—with a 50-minute program to follow of wit and songs at 2:20 by PruDense.
Taking home awards were 5155E and 5155A. Pictured left to right are Dane Holtzen, Brett Williams, Andrew Dubas, Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Taking home awards were 5155E and 5155A. Pictured left to right are Dane Holtzen, Brett Williams, Andrew Dubas, Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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CC Robotics Teams Shine on Home Court

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
STROMSBURG — Saturday Cross County hosted a Vex robotics tournament. Thirty-three teams participated from all over Nebraska.
Pictured receiving the award for Annie Jeffrey is Lori Palik, Director of Nurses and Kamrie Peterson, Quality Assurance Coordinator and Infection Preventionist. Photo provided

Pictured receiving the award for Annie Jeffrey is Lori Palik, Director of Nurses and Kamrie Peterson, Quality Assurance Coordinator and Infection Preventionist. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Health Center Receives Performance Leadership Award for Quality from Chartis Center for Rural Health

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
OSCEOLA — As part of the National Rural Health Day celebration, Annie Jeffrey Health Center today announced it has been recognized with a 2022 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.
Photos provided by Stephanie Carlson.

Photos provided by Stephanie Carlson.

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Veterans’ Day at High Plains

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
High Plains celebrated Veteran's Day on Friday. The school welcomed veterans and community members for the annual program.
Quilts of Valor recipients: Back row: Scott Anderson, Sherman Wilshusen, Doug Jones, Pat Pedersen. Front row: Richard Kropatsch, James Varney, Gregory Heindreyx, Allen Pedersen. Photo provided

Quilts of Valor recipients: Back row: Scott Anderson, Sherman Wilshusen, Doug Jones, Pat Pedersen. Front row: Richard Kropatsch, James Varney, Gregory Heindreyx, Allen Pedersen. Photo provided

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Osceola Legion Presented Quilts of Valor

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
OSCEOLA — At the Veterans' Day program last Friday eight veterans were honored. Scott Anderson served in the National Guard from 1970 to 1976 in Unit Transportation and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6. He served in Colorado and in Minnesota.
Shelby Honors Veterans with Quilts

Shelby Honors Veterans with Quilts

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Shelby Honors Veterans with Quilts

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
SHELBY — At the Veterans' Day program last Friday two veterans and one active military personnel were honored. Cody Gabel: Cody graduated from the Naval Academy in Chicago in the summer of 2000. He was then assigned to the Paul F.
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PCN Contest Winner

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Wendy Pokorney was the winner of the Polk County News online contest for the month of October. Subscribers were given the opportunity to send us an email to set up their free online account for the Polk County News website and be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks. Congrats, Wendy!
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Library Hires New Director

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Stromsburg library has new staff. The library board selected Lauran Ostberg as library director who will start December 1st.