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Backing Nebraska’s Men and Women in Blue

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Beginning Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16, we celebrate National Police Week — a time that brings our nation together to honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of our brave law enforcement officers.
The two highest achieving students at High Plains were twin sisters Rylee and Peyton Hofmann. Rylee (on the left) was salutatorian and her sister Peyton (right) was valedictorian.

The two highest achieving students at High Plains were twin sisters Rylee and Peyton Hofmann. Rylee (on the left) was salutatorian and her sister Peyton (right) was valedictorian.

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Sisterly Bonds at High Plains Graduation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

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Osceola Breaks Ground on New Subdivision

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Polk County NewsThe City of Osceola, in partnership with Meadow Ridge Properties, officially broke ground on the Fox Run Subdivision on Wednesday, April 29th, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term efforts to address housing needs and support sustainable growth.
Shelby-Rising City honors students with Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude and Cum Laude status. Pictured are Danica Watts (Summa Cum Laude, highest academic honor) and (front) Arianna Schutt, Keegan Osantowski, Nevaeh Martinez, Loralie Logan, (back) Kreyten Zimmerman, Elva Velasco, Jessica Bauers and Alexis Wetjen (magna cum laude, top 5-15%). Photos provided by Emily Houdersheldt, SRC.

Shelby-Rising City honors students with Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude and Cum Laude status. Pictured are Danica Watts (Summa Cum Laude, highest academic honor) and (front) Arianna Schutt, Keegan Osantowski, Nevaeh Martinez, Loralie Logan, (back) Kreyten Zimmerman, Elva Velasco, Jessica Bauers and Alexis Wetjen (magna cum laude, top 5-15%). Photos provided by Emily Houdersheldt, SRC.

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Shelby-Rising City Honored Graduates

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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News In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
In Today’s PCNTurn to:• Sports for CRC track, golf and baseball coverage• Osceola for more FFApictures at Good Sam• Stromsburg for scholarship recipients and NHS inductees• Shelby for honored seniors• Public notices for sample ballotsOsceola StreetClosedNOTICE: City of Osceola will have a temporary...

Reminders for Voters Ahead of Election Day

News Staff
Friday, May 8, 2026
Secretary of State Bob Evnen provides important reminders for Nebraska voters before they head to the polls on May 12, 2026, for the statewide primary election.Voting at the pollsPolls will open, staffed and ready for voters on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 8 a.m. Central Time and 7 a.m. Mountain time.

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Help with Flags Memorial Weekend

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Legion Needs Help with Flags Memorial WeekendHonoring our veterans over Memorial weekend has been a tradition for many years. Stromsburg Legion Post 132 will help with the Memorial ceremony at both Swede Home and Stromsburg cemeteries on Monday, May 25th.

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Swedish Festival Food News

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Swedish Festival will be June 19-21, 2026. There is some exciting news about the food.The Taste of Sweden and Smorgasbord have combined! The Taste of Sweden (by Woman's Civic Improvement Club) will run Friday, June 19th from 5-9 PM.