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Stromsburg alumni Jan Jones came to Cross County School to promote her book 'Let's Explore Weather Lore' with author Sandra Hanson. Students enjoyed hearing about the book, how to find weather, and how animals react to it. Jones and Hanson were middle school teachers in Kearney. Their book is available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and The Solid Rock in Kearney. Photo provided by Cross County School.

Stromsburg alumni Jan Jones came to Cross County School to promote her book 'Let's Explore Weather Lore' with author Sandra Hanson. Students enjoyed hearing about the book, how to find weather, and how animals react to it. Jones and Hanson were middle school teachers in Kearney. Their book is available from Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and The Solid Rock in Kearney. Photo provided by Cross County School.

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Students Learn about Weather from Author & Illustrator with Local Ties

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Stromsburg alumni Jan Jones came to Cross County School to promote her book "Let's Explore Weather Lore" with author Sandra Hanson. Students enjoyed hearing about the book, how to find weather, and how animals react to it. Jones and Hanson were middle school teachers in Kearney.

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Senior Center

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
By Judy Beatty We welcome the new month of October and have enjoyed the nice weather lately. It seems the months fly by so quickly. County pitch was enjoyed at the Polk center on Monday the 3rd. Next week, on Tuesday the 11th, the business meeting will begin at 10 a.m.

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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The twists and turns of the church building once known as the “Nyberg church,” covered recently, placed its origins at Beulah. Now would be a good time to review visits to some of the other churches in “the valley” beginning with Valley German Methodists.

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Hello from the Polk Public Library!

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
By Becky Carlstrom Hello from the Polk Public Library! Harvest time is here. What a great time to read a book while you are waiting to unload or load a grain cart or another piece of equipment. We have lots of new books to check out and read!

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Polk Senior Center

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Looks like the feel of fall will be in the air this weekend and maybe frost on the pumpkin. Upcoming events at the senior center: Flu shots will be on Wednesday October 12 from 10-11:30 a.m. Call for your appointment 402765-2311.
Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CVA Donates to Bandstand

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Central Valley Ag (CVA) recently made a donation to the Polk Bandstand renovation project. The donation total is up to $31,500, but more are still needed.

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Library ready for October

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
By Allie Ray With the school year underway, we at the library are excited to be hosting our monthly Children’s Story Hours again! All children ages pre-K to 2nd grade are invited to join us Wednesday, October 26 at 4:00 for a spooky good hour of Halloween-themed stories, crafts, snacks and fun!

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Senior Center

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Fall has arrived and October is a busy month at the center. October 14: Business meeting at 9AM. 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.