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Not all fire engines make noise when they go by.

Not all fire engines make noise when they go by.

Osceola Q150 Parade Photo Gallery

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Polk County News photos by Rick Holtz. Be sure to pick up this week's Polk County News for complete coverage of the Osceola Q150 from the weekend.
PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

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PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
OSCEOLA — The city of Osceola was not the only one celebrating a birthday last weekend. Friday was a day to celebrate the Polk County Courthouse’s 100th year. Polk County Commissioner Jerry Westring gave opening remarks.
The Q150 Committee crowned James C. “Jimmy” Marak and Mary Ellen “Toodie” Wobig king and queen. Photo provided.

The Q150 Committee crowned James C. “Jimmy” Marak and Mary Ellen “Toodie” Wobig king and queen. Photo provided.

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Osceola Crowns Q150 King and Queen

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Q150 King and Queen were featured in the parade. The criteria included being honorable (served our country or be a member of Legion or Auxiliary), “old timer” (over 85) and civic-minded.
Sadie Person, 2, and her sisters Autry, 7, and Jolie escape the "Toxic Slide" Friday night at Polk's July 1 celebration. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

Sadie Person, 2, and her sisters Autry, 7, and Jolie escape the "Toxic Slide" Friday night at Polk's July 1 celebration. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

Polk Celebrates 4th of July

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Polk was the place to be Friday night for the July 1 Celebration. Food, fun and fireworks were on the menu as the village celebrated Independence.
Cross County FCCLA Excels at Nationals

Cross County FCCLA Excels at Nationals

Cross County FCCLA Excels at Nationals

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Competing at the National FCCLA Conference in San Diego were Ella Cramer and Ava Pruter who placed second in Professional Presentation at the middle school level. Olivia Phillips and Lily Cramer placed in the top ten in their event, Chapter Service Portfolio.

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Big Contributions

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Andrea’s Family Diner exceeded their goal of raising $1,000 to give to the Osceola Fire Department for the Castlewood Fire Department. Thanks to everyone who ate to help this caue.

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FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO July 5, 2012 The ultimate achievement for the Gresham Blackbirds 14 & under team in the Big 10 League Tournament was defeating the undefeated Clarks Storm, during tournament play. They earned second place.

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GRESHAM LOCALS

Judi Luettel 402-735-7438
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Sunday visitors of Pat Chapman were her daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Gary Schumacher of Lindsey. Our community was saddened by the loss of long-time Gresham resident, Carol Dey, 87 years old. Carol had moved to an assisted living residence in Lincoln just a couple of years ago.