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HPC School Board Report

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Monday, January 12th the High Plains School Board met in Polk in open and public session.Board reorganization was first on the agenda. Officers remained the same, although it was noted that Megan Pike and Nate Spurling would not be running again.

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Polk Library

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Hello from the Polk Public Library on this cold day! When I got to the library this afternoon it was 62 degrees here. No heat makes one realize just how spoiled we are and how many things we have to be thankful for! Typing with gloves on was not possible.
Fraudsters Out There, Seeking to Steal Our Money

Fraudsters Out There, Seeking to Steal Our Money

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Fraudsters Out There, Seeking to Steal Our Money

All Things Nebraska
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
As a reporter, you cover all kinds of stories.Stories about natural disasters, murders, grandmas who collect cookie jars and good samaritans.But it’s the stories about fraud that make you scratch your head the most.
It’s not easy being green...for High Plains speech. They competed at their own invite on Saturday. Pictured are Brooklynn Welch, Jayden Engler, Peyton Hofmann, Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, MaCadden Turner; (back) Ellee Grigsby, Brianna Cazares Vallejo, Bowdy Glasser, Colin Howell, Garyt Lesiak and Jerry Carlson. Photo provided.

It’s not easy being green...for High Plains speech. They competed at their own invite on Saturday. Pictured are Brooklynn Welch, Jayden Engler, Peyton Hofmann, Madi Zerr, Rylee Hofmann, MaCadden Turner; (back) Ellee Grigsby, Brianna Cazares Vallejo, Bowdy Glasser, Colin Howell, Garyt Lesiak and Jerry Carlson. Photo provided.

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HPC Speech Invite Results

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
NOVICE Poetry: 1st, Jayden Engler OID: 2nd, MaCadden Turner, Ellee Grigsby, Colin Howell, Bowdy Glasser, Jerry Carlson Entertainment: 3rd, Jerry Carlson Persuasive: 4th, Ellee Grigsby Humorous: 5th, Brianna Cazares Vallejo Duet: 5th, Jayden Engler and Brooklynn Welch POLK - High Plains hosted a...

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
January 19thMonthly Fire Department meeting will Be Monday, January 19th, at 7:30 p.m. at the fire station.January 26thGresham Community Club annual Member’s meeting will be Monday, January 26th, at 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The Director’s meeting to follow the annual Member’s meeting.
STORM ACTIVITIES

STORM ACTIVITIES

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STORM ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
22 G-B BB at Twin River 6 p.m.24 CRC Basketball in York-TBD Boys WR at Neligh-Oakdale-9:30 a.m. Girls WR at Centennial- 9:30 a.m.26 CRC Basketball in York27 CRC Basketball in York29 CRC Basketball in YorkJANUARY
BRONCO ACTIVITIES

BRONCO ACTIVITIES

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BRONCO ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
JANUARY22 Girls WR at Thayer Central Invite23 Boys WR at David City-9:30 a.m. G-B BB at Centura- 6 p.m.24 Speech at Thayer Central Girls WR at Centennial- 9:30 a.m.27 G-B BB at Fillmore Central28 FCCLA District Competition

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

News Staff
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
As a kid, I remember being confused as to the difference in meaning between “wish” and “hope”. I still recall the wish I made countless times after seeing a falling star. (That wish never came true, by the way.)These days, I find myself thinking more about the concept of hope. What exactly is hope?