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Morris Wins Week 3

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Our winner for week 3 is Mary Morris.It did take the tie breaker this week as four people only missed two games. Those four included Morris, Lori Behnken, Deb Scholz and Bob Zelasney. Two more just missed three.Everyone picked the Huskers to win against North Dakota.
Above: Cars lined the street in front of the museum. People grabbed a drink at Forest Moon’s trailer, visited the buildings and heard Chris Sayre (below) in the old church. The Historical Society is raising money for an additional building. The goal is of $150,000 is shown below with about half already raised. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Cars lined the street in front of the museum. People grabbed a drink at Forest Moon’s trailer, visited the buildings and heard Chris Sayre (below) in the old church. The Historical Society is raising money for an additional building. The goal is of $150,000 is shown below with about half already raised. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Cars, Music, Tours and More at the Museum

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
OSCEOLA - Many locals gathered Sunday afternoon to ride in an old car, quench their thirst with coffee, lemonade or a smoothie, tour the museum grounds, and/or hear music by Chris Sayre.The Polk County Historical Society held their annual open house on Sunday.About 30 people came to hear Chris...
Cross County crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Jed Berggren and Ella Cramer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County crowned the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Jed Berggren and Ella Cramer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Homecoming King/Queen

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Annie Jeffrey Health Fair Coming Thursday, Oct. 8th

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Polk County NewsAnnie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is pleased to announce details about our 22nd Annual Fall Health Fair. This year’s event will be held at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center on THURSDAY, October 8th.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Centennial School will dismiss at 1:30 on Wednesday, September 23rd and there will be no school on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th.

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Explore the Parks with These Events in October

News Staff
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Spend some time this fall in Nebraska’s state parks. While history and hiking are major themes during October park events, other types of events are scheduled, too.Don’t forget a Nebraska Vehicle Park Entry Permit is required at Nebraska state parks.
Report says Gov. Pillen’s companies hired some undocumented immigrants

Report says Gov. Pillen’s companies hired some undocumented immigrants

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Report says Gov. Pillen’s companies hired some undocumented immigrants

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAThe Flatwater Free Press, in conjunction with reporters with the New York Times, recently confirmed what many had suspected – that Gov. Jim Pillen had employed undocumented immigrants in his hog business.Out in farm country, I doubt that the story came as much of a surprise.For...
High Plains elementary students have fun with Age Day as part of the High Plains Homecoming Festivities this week. Photos were provided.

High Plains elementary students have fun with Age Day as part of the High Plains Homecoming Festivities this week. Photos were provided.

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Homecoming Fun

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Elementary Kids Have Fun with Age Day

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Grace Notes

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell You say: “It’s impossible” God says: All things are possible “And [Jesus] said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”