GRESHAM

LOCALS by Judi Luettel 402-735-7438 Sunday supper guests of Jay and Danielle Scheele and family were Bob and Adelle Tonniges. Tom and Judi Luettel enjoyed dining out in York on Friday at noon.

Polk Senior Center

Greetings from the Polk Senior Center! Doesn’t seem possible that summer is about over, and the children are back in school. Please watch out for them on their way to and from school. Next week the men play pool in Osceola on Monday August 29 and the center will be closed on Labor Day Sept. 5th.

Polk Library

By Becky Carlstrom I am sitting here in the library looking around at all the books and am so thankful for what a great library a small town like Polk has! Thank you Polk Village for your great support over the years!

Sapects

I kept thinking of last week’s delightful front-page story with photo of Evan and Hillary Christensen, incoming pastors at Cavalry Lutheran Church, and their adorable son, Wilder.

Library News

If you or a loved one has designated a memorial for the Osceola Public Library, please make checks out to: “Polk County Foundation—Osceola Library Fund.” This ensures that the memorial is deposited in the appropriate fund.

FROM THE FILES

TEN YEARS AGO August 23, 2012 The historic red brick building on the corner of Hawkeye and State was torn down. It was formerly the home of the Osceola Senior Center, and many years ago the office of W. J. Mossholder law, and L. M. Shaw’s office as a physician.

Osceola Utility Rates to be Increased

by Beth Sparrow Co-Owner & Managing Editor Polk County News OSCEOLA — At the last City Council meeting, rates for water, sewer and compactor were discussed. Due to new water tower and new well projects, an increase was suggested by the engineering team. Base rates will go up $7.

BULLDOG ACTIVITIES

August 23 - SB at Central City 4:30 PM 23 - VB at Nebr. Lutheran 6PM 25 - SB Tri at Cross County 4:30 PM 25 - VB Tri (home) 5PM 26 - FB at Diller-Odell 7PM 27 - SB at Wisner-Pilger 10AM 27 - VB JV Tourney at Giltner 10 AM 30 - SB vs. St. Paul at Cross County 4:30 PM September 1 - VB vs.

Osceola News Briefs

Osceola Senior Center presents “Healthier You in ‘22”. This is a women’s exercise group for all abilities. Start Date: Wed. Sept. 7th at 9:30 a.m. Classes are Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. No charge for classes. To learn more contact the Osceola Senior Center.

Mrs. Bilstein's Class Visits Shelby Senior Center