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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
National Smile Day was this past week and we celebrated by sharing smiley face pins with all the Bingo players as well as painting watercolor smiley faces in our craft time. Some are very colorful—besides the expected yellow! One artistic resident made her smileys look like spring flowers.

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MEALS ON WHEELS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Thursday, June 9 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Zucchini, Melon Friday, June 10 Baked Fish w/ Tartar sauce, Roasted Root Veggies, Diced Tomato Salad, Strawberry Cake Saturday, June 11 Farmer’s Casserole, Italian Blend Veggies, Tropical Fruit w/ Whipped Topping Sunday, June 12 Pork Roast, Rice,...

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 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.
Card Shower

Card Shower

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Card Shower

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The family of Jack Anderson of Stromsburg is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on June 17, 2022. Birthday wishes may be sent to P.O. Box 594, Stromsburg, NE 68666. 2x (6/16)

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Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Monday, June 27th, 2022 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

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Pedicure Clinic

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st Wednesday morning and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747-2211 to make an appointment. .

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News In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Concert Canceled Due to a conflict, the concert with the Chandlers on June 12th is canceled. The hosts apologize for any inconvenience. Polk County Historical Society The Polk County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, June 14 at the Shelby Library at 7 p.m. All interested are welcome to come.
Alan and Beth Sparrow purchased the Polk County News from Dave and Sandy Thompson. Pictured is Beth handing the check to Dave. Photo by Rick Holtz.

Alan and Beth Sparrow purchased the Polk County News from Dave and Sandy Thompson. Pictured is Beth handing the check to Dave. Photo by Rick Holtz.

Polk County News Under New Ownership

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
It’s been quite a year for the Polk County News in terms of ownership. Dave and Sandy Thompson have owned the Polk County News ever since taking it over from Dave’s parents in 2006. They were looking to sell it. Then after many months, in August 2021 John and Anna Sterup purchased the business.
Gov. Ricketts (podium) announced the new Nebraska license plate design Tuesday. He was joined by Drew Davies (right of Gov. Ricketts); First Lady Susanne Shore (front right) and Capitol Administrator Bob Ripley (back right) for the announcement.

Gov. Ricketts (podium) announced the new Nebraska license plate design Tuesday. He was joined by Drew Davies (right of Gov. Ricketts); First Lady Susanne Shore (front right) and Capitol Administrator Bob Ripley (back right) for the announcement.

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Gov. Ricketts, First Lady Debut 2023 Nebraska License Plate Design

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
LINCOLN – Governor Pete Ricketts and First Lady Susanne Shore revealed the design of the next general issue Nebraska license plate on Tuesday. The design is a mosaic pattern depicting the Genius of Creative Energy and is based on artwork inside the Nebraska Capitol Building.

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Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in June

News Staff
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Explore the parks with these Game and Parks events in June Spend some time this sum Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s state parks. During June, a variety of events are planned for those interested in history, conservation, nature and just having a good time.