Polk Senior Center News

Fall has arrived and October is a busy month at the center. We’ve been having a great turn out for our “Healthier You” exercise group led by Sue Daley and Avis Blase. This meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM. All are welcome. October 31: County pool at 1:30 PM at Polk.

Osceola News Briefs

OCAG Meeting The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their October meeting on Thursday, October 27th at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Membership is open to individuals and businesses interested in our community.

Mental Illness Awareness

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of October, we take time for mental illness awareness. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood.

Carl Johnson Named Fan of the Week

Carl Johnson welcomed special visitors (including his great-grandson Jackson) when a few of the Cross County football players presented him with a new Cross County Cougars t-shirt as MCH’s Fan of the Week. Carl graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1948.

Closing Remarks at Polk County Patriot Meeting

Editors Note: The following was the closing statement at the Polk County Patriots meeting Tonight we are here celebrating - We the People!

Stromsburg Library Happenings in October

Preschool Story Time at the Stromsburg Public Library Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 @ 10:30 am Children up to 6 years old are welcome with a caregiver.

Red Ribbon Week Returns to Shelby-Rising City Schools

Red Ribbon Week coming up next week and we will have dress-up days to celebrate! We look forward to all participating! What is Red Ribbon Week?

Shelby Senior Center Contest

The winner of the Who am I contest is Babs Thingstad The correct answer was the old Shelby School, Congratulations Babs!

Library News

Halloween Costume Story Hour is Oct. 27 The Shelby Community Library Story Hour will be Thursday, October 27 from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wear your Halloween costume and spook everyone! Children ages preschool Through 2nd Grade are invited to attend.

Red Ribbon Week Returns

POLK — Red Ribbon Week returns next week at High Plains Community Schools. Monday:  Red Day. HPC students pledge to be drug-free and bully-free. Wear red to support the pledge. Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs. Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey.