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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Oh the spooks and goblins and other creatures who invaded Midwest Covenant Home on Halloween! What fun for all! We had pumpkins running around, a pink crayon, sleeping beauty, and some creepy creature from who knows where, and Liberace’s double. We even had a receipt running around and a banana.
Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

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Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th. He has three children: Ron (Laura) Alt of Shelby, Michelle (Doug) Hunter of Hickman, and Susan (Doug) Anno of Lincoln, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham collects his winnings from Wakefield Mayor Paul Eaton after Cross County's volleyball team defeated Wakefield to advance to state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham collects his winnings from Wakefield Mayor Paul Eaton after Cross County's volleyball team defeated Wakefield to advance to state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Stromsburg, Wakefield mayors make friendly wager

News Staff
Friday, October 28, 2022
STROMSBURG — Scrambled eggs have never tasted so good. Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham will be feasting on eggs this week after winning his friendly wager with Wakefield Mayor Paul Eaton.
Stromsburg Ambulance is holding a Waffleman Fundraiser on November 6 and the community is invited. Waffleman photo

Stromsburg Ambulance is holding a Waffleman Fundraiser on November 6 and the community is invited. Waffleman photo

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Eat Waffles, Help Support Stromsburg Ambulance Squad

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
STROMSBURG — There are so many ways the community helps the Stromsburg Ambulance Squad. But the tastiest way is coming Sunday, November 6. The annual Waffleman fundraiser returns Sunday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Stromsburg Fire Barn, located at 5th and Commercial streets.
Yungdahl’s Apothecary has served customers for the past 25 years. They will close their doors for the final time on Nov. 4. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Yungdahl’s Apothecary has served customers for the past 25 years. They will close their doors for the final time on Nov. 4. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Pharmacy Updates Closing Information Details

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Polk County News first reported on Yungdahl’s Apothecary closing in the October 13 edition. Tooley’s Pharmacy in Osceola will soon be the only pharmacy in the county. Yungdahl’s Apothecary owner Marsha Yungdahl issued the following press release this week regarding the upcoming closing.
Photos provided by Talia Peterson

Photos provided by Talia Peterson

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Farm Community Assists Peterson Family

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Farmers from Stromsburg, Polk, Hordville and Clarks rallied around the Peterson family over the weekend to help bring in the harvest following the death of Nate Peterson, who died in a car accident September 16.
Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

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Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Jodie Roberts, Clerk Magistrate and Ex Officio Clerk of the District Court in Polk County and Assistant Clerk Mykaela Dishong took on numerous additional responsibilities during a recent period of staffing transitions in the 5th Judicial District.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Harvey McHarry Honored with Quilt of Valor

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Harvey McHarry, a 100-year-old veteran of World War II was surprised by a quilt of valor on Tuesday at the Polk Senior Center. Harvey enlisted in the air force in 1942 and served until 1946.
Photo provided by Heather Haug

Photo provided by Heather Haug

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CC Robotics Win at Brownell Talbot

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Cross County Robotics continued their winning way as team 5155A was named tournament champs and skills champ at Brownell Talbot over the weekend. Team 5155A put up a score of 216 which puts them 24th in the world. Team 5155E received the Judge's Award. Team 5155E finished fourth in skills.
Flamingos have reportedly begun taking up residence at various High Plains community locations. High Plains Schools photo

Flamingos have reportedly begun taking up residence at various High Plains community locations. High Plains Schools photo

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Flamingos Return to High Plains Community

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
CLARKS — A flock of pink flamingos has migrated to the High Plains community. High Plains Elementary is having a little fun with their FUNdraiser as pink flamingos are making the rounds and taking up residence in area yards.