News In Brief

FFA Alumni Auction Check-In Times Osceola FFA Alumni Consignment Auction Check-In Times: Equipment: Fri, Aug 19 from 4-7 p.m.; Equipment and Misc.: Sat, Aug 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun, Aug. 21 from 8-10 a.m. or by appointment contact Richard Boruch, 402-366-3660.

City employees may see raise

OSCEOLA — Employees for the city of Osceola could see a pay bump next year. The Osceola City Council is considering at least two different options for raises. One option would give city employees a 3 percent raise. Another option would be to bump all employees the same dollar amount per hour.

4-H’ers Get Jump on Fair

The Polk County Fair opened on Wednesday, but that does not include the multiple shows with dozens of 4-H'ers who have already participated in the Culinary Challenge, Horticulture Judging contest and Clothing Construction and Modeling Judging.  Polk County News Photos by Rick Holtz

Incumbent Filing Deadline Passes for Village Elections

The deadline has come and gone for incumbents seeking to run for re-election for seats on local village boards in this year’s election cycle. Incumbent candidates had to file their intentions before the end of the business day on Friday.

Malfunctioning Appliance Leads to Kitchen Fire

STROMSBURG — Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on Monday at the home southwest of Stromsburg near the old location of Durant. Stromsburg Fire Chief Tim Pallas said that fire started because of a malfunctioning appliance in the kitchen of the home owned by Tom and Barb Rodene.

Osceola School Bus Routes

Osceola Public Schools offers bus routes to serve rural families. If you are new to our district and have questions concerning bus transportation please call Jesse Pliefke on his cell phone 402-432-0899 by or before August 1st. You will be contacted to discuss pickup / drop off times soon.

FROM THE FILES of The Shelby Sun

TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 Houston had 15” of rain. We would like 2”. The crops that are irrigated look good and farmers are working round the clock in this heat. Same for others working outside. It’s HOT! Bridge winners on Monday were Edith Alt, Rosalie Gabel and Marge Gonnerman.

Plenty of Fun at First Shelby Farmer’s Market of the Year

The first Shelby Farmer's Market is in the books. There was plenty of fun to be had Wednesday.  Polk County News Photos by Beth Sparrow