Library News

News The library is planning to remodel the basement so it can be used. Currently, the basement is approximately 2,900 square feet of unfinished and unused space and has limitless possibilities.

Senior Center

Please note: Dr. Pollens, our traveling foot doctor, will be here on Tuesday, September 20th beginning at 1 p.m. in the Viking Center. Please note the time change. Judy will be calling for your appointment. New patients always welcome. We’re almost in the middle of September. Summer sure went fast.

Covenant Home Clips

I am sure our readers have noticed the Clips have not been as usual. Well, sometimes, life isn’t as usually, but we’re getting back into the regular routine. Thank you for your patience. In celebration of National Assisted Living Week we are having some extra events—more than the usual.

Immunization Clinics Sept. 14, 19

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday September 14th, 2022 from 3:30 to 5:30 and NO CLINIC Monday, September 19th. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Dementia Support Group will meet

Dementia support group will meet September 19th at 10 a.m. at Midwest Covenant Home.

Living Water Rescue Mission

SAVE THE DATE: Annual banquet on Monday, November 14th. Call 402-362-0127 for more information. ONGOING NEEDS (no bulk foods please) Canned Peaches and Pears 30-gallon Trash Bags Canned Chicken Hamburger Meat (1- to 2-lb. pkgs.

News In Brief

Lunch Stand/Bake Sale The Osceola Methodist Christian women will be hosting their annual homecoming bake sale and lunch stand on Friday, September 16th at the Osceola Civic Center. Please join us for lunch and a bake sale. OCAG Meeting Sept.

Pogue Wins Football Contest For Week Two

Jim Pogue of Stromsburg is this week’s Polk County News Football Contest winner! He missed four entries but was closest on the passing yards by the Huskers. Runners-up also missing four were Dean Wheeler and Jarod Ockander, both of Osceola.