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Nebraska Big Game Society to auction elk permit Feb. 26

News Staff
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A bull elk permit will be auctioned by the Nebraska Big Game Society on Feb. 26 in Lincoln. The 15th annual meeting and auction will be at Wilderness Ridge Country Club, 1800 Wilderness Woods Place.Residents and nonresidents are eligible for the bull elk permit.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
February 2ndMonthly Senior Dinner will be Monday, February 2nd, at noon at the Community Center.February 6thSons of the Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday, February 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dey Warehouse for a workday. Poppies will be replaced on the cemetery crosses.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
This is my Father’s world: O let me ne’er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. This is my Father’s world: Why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King: let the heavens ring!God reigns; let earth be glad! —Maltbie D.
The Walk for Life at the State Capitol building. Photo provided.

The Walk for Life at the State Capitol building. Photo provided.

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Walk for Life Jan. 31 in Lincoln

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
LINCOLN - The Walk for Life kicks off in Lincoln this weekend. Friday is the gala starting at 5:30 PM at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. Nick Freitas will be the keynote speaker. Tickets for the gala are sold out. The price was about $50-$80 per person and included dinner.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
“Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is...

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for February.February 2 Polk County cards at Polk February 3 Polk County health department blood pressures at the center 9:30 AM to 1130 February 10 Bunco at 1:30 February 11 Potluck at 11:30 AM with the catholic ladies hosting.
Osceola Knights of Columbus held their free throw contest on Saturday. Results: 2nd place front row left to right 9 year old Colin Bise 9-Taryn McConnell 11-Rueger Schrier 12-Houston Hinkle 14-Emmett Drozd Back Row 1st place 9-Derek Baloun Jr 9-Finley Jelinek 10-Ryvr Goodenkauf 10-Ava McConnell 11-Quin Winslow 11-Kaiylen Baloun 12-Nixon Hinkle 13-Owen Bise 14-Dawson Baloun . Photos provided.

Osceola Knights of Columbus held their free throw contest on Saturday. Results: 2nd place front row left to right 9 year old Colin Bise 9-Taryn McConnell 11-Rueger Schrier 12-Houston Hinkle 14-Emmett Drozd Back Row 1st place 9-Derek Baloun Jr 9-Finley Jelinek 10-Ryvr Goodenkauf 10-Ava McConnell 11-Quin Winslow 11-Kaiylen Baloun 12-Nixon Hinkle 13-Owen Bise 14-Dawson Baloun . Photos provided.

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Osceola Free Throw Contest

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rep. Mike Flood, Gov. Pillen and Rep. Adrian Smith gathered at St. Teresa School to celebrate National School Choice Week. Photo provided.

Rep. Mike Flood, Gov. Pillen and Rep. Adrian Smith gathered at St. Teresa School to celebrate National School Choice Week. Photo provided.

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Flood, Pillen & Smith Celebrate National School Choice Week in Nebraska

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
It’s #NationalSchoolChoice-Week and Nebraska is celebrating something big this year.In September, I joined Gov. Pillen and Rep. Adrian Smith as Nebraska became the first state in the nation to opt into the new federal school choice program.

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Pedicure Clinic

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment.