Polk Senior Center

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.

CVA Donates to Bandstand

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.

Library ready for October

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!

Senior Center

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.

Candidate Forum Next Tuesday

A candidate forum is being held Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m. at the Viking Center in Stromsburg. Scheduled to appear and featured are Legislative District 24 candidates Dr. Patrick Hotovy of York and Jana Hughes of Seward.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday or the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County. 1st Tuesday - Osceola 2nd Tuesday - Shelby 3rd Tuesday - Stromsburg 4th Tuesday - Polk

Covenant Home Clips

Music is a favorite activity at Midwest Covenant Home whether it’s Dinner Music in the Dining Room at noon, or accordion music on Monday evenings and Fridays.

Get a Flu Shot in October

The Polk County Health Department will be giving flu shots in the senior/community centers at the following locations. Please REGISTER for an appointment at the location of your choice. Bring your Medicare card.

Immunization Clinics Oct. 12, 17

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday October 12th, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, October 17th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Pedicure Clinic

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st Wednesday morning and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month. Please call the health department at 402-7472211 to make an appointment.