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Pictured are representatives from Black Hills Energy presenting the check to the Polk Bandstand committee: (Front row L to R) Mindy Mertz, Karen Stevens, and Jeff Hohnholt (back row) Nick Hatfield, Kathie Carlstrom and Dean Thomas. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Pictured are representatives from Black Hills Energy presenting the check to the Polk Bandstand committee: (Front row L to R) Mindy Mertz, Karen Stevens, and Jeff Hohnholt (back row) Nick Hatfield, Kathie Carlstrom and Dean Thomas. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Polk Receives Donations to ‘Save the Bandstand’

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
POLK — The town of Polk has seen their bandstand deteriorate in recent years. The current bandstand was erected in 1921 and has had minor repairs over the years. Recently a committee formed to “Save the Bandstand.
The Platte River is not very river-like these days. Lack of rainfall has led to a dried riverbed. Polk County News Photos by Beth Sparrow

The Platte River is not very river-like these days. Lack of rainfall has led to a dried riverbed. Polk County News Photos by Beth Sparrow

It’s So Dry. How Dry is it?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Platte River, or rather Platte Riverbed, is so dry it is not running anywhere. There is a puddle here and there, but no one can fish, go tubing or tanking down the river. We are about five inches below “normal” on rainfall, along with farmers having to irrigate.
Sparrow Publications, LLC, who are the new publishers of the Polk County News, were welcomed to Stromburg by the Chamber. Pictured are Sherry Oberg, Alan Sparrow, Beth Sparrow and Cinda Koinzan. Alan has lived in Stromsburg over 20 years, and Beth over 15 years, so they know the community. Beth has previously worked in publishing at Cookbooks by Morris Press, as a dental secretary for Bryan Dickey, DDS and digitizing at the courthouse before coming to PCN.

Sparrow Publications, LLC, who are the new publishers of the Polk County News, were welcomed to Stromburg by the Chamber. Pictured are Sherry Oberg, Alan Sparrow, Beth Sparrow and Cinda Koinzan. Alan has lived in Stromsburg over 20 years, and Beth over 15 years, so they know the community. Beth has previously worked in publishing at Cookbooks by Morris Press, as a dental secretary for Bryan Dickey, DDS and digitizing at the courthouse before coming to PCN.

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New Owners Welcomed by Chamber

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The chamber welcomes MMWW. Pictured are Cinda Koinzan, Jeff Lacy, Erin Lacy and Sherry Oberg. Polk County News Photo by Beth Sparrow

The chamber welcomes MMWW. Pictured are Cinda Koinzan, Jeff Lacy, Erin Lacy and Sherry Oberg. Polk County News Photo by Beth Sparrow

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MMWW Renovates, Builds and More

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Mischievous Metals and Wood-Wright Co. is a design and build company specializing in reclaim materials. We build furniture up to homes all with our MMWWco style. Our creative space is located in Stromsburg, the old school shop.

STORM ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
August 24 - Early Dismissal 1:30 PM 25 - SB Tri at Cross County 25 - Special Board Meeting at Clarks 6:30 PM 26 - FB at BDS (Bruning) 7 PM 27 - SB Tourney at Wisner 11:30 AM 29 - FB (JH/JV) vs. EMF at Milligan 4:30 PM 30 - SB vs. St. Paul at Cross County 4:30 PM September 1 - VB vs.

Gresham Man Sentenced

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Hrolfr Rognirhur, age 38, of Gresham has been sentenced in a case that began with five felony counts of possession of a deadly weapon while being a prohibited person. He was sentenced in York County Court last week.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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.

FROM THE FILES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO August 23, 2012 Centennial Public Schools started their 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday, August 15 with a full day of classes.