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Seventh grade students from Osceola visited the Polk County Courthouse in Osceola. They also had a mock trial and they were treated to visits throughout the third floor of the courthouse during their outing. Photo was provided.

Seventh grade students from Osceola visited the Polk County Courthouse in Osceola. They also had a mock trial and they were treated to visits throughout the third floor of the courthouse during their outing. Photo was provided.

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Osceola Seventh Graders Visit Polk County Courthouse

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for April: Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center.

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Rollover Accident North of Town

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
STROMSBURG - According to the Polk County Sheriff’s office, on Tuesday morning (April 21st), a cement truck was headed southbound on highway 81 north of Stromsburg. The driver stated that he “fell off the edge of the roadway and tried to get back”. He overcorrected and the vehicle rolled twice.
St. Louis MO. was the destination for the 2026 World Robotics last week. The Cross County team of (Left) Brad Lott and Sam Haug were among the competitors. Above- The two Cross County students take a photograph with their coaches, Ashton Holtzen and Marshall Johansen in St. Louis. Photos by Heather Haug.

St. Louis MO. was the destination for the 2026 World Robotics last week. The Cross County team of (Left) Brad Lott and Sam Haug were among the competitors. Above- The two Cross County students take a photograph with their coaches, Ashton Holtzen and Marshall Johansen in St. Louis. Photos by Heather Haug.

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Cross County Robotics Takes on the World

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Cross County Band got a I (superior) rating at district music in Columbus. Two members were missing, as they were at World robotics. The band has about 20 members. Photo provided.

Cross County Band got a I (superior) rating at district music in Columbus. Two members were missing, as they were at World robotics. The band has about 20 members. Photo provided.

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CC Band Small But Mighty

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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Woman’s Club

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Stromsburg Woman’s Club will meet on Monday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Viking Center. The speaker will be Kathryn Larson of Aurora. Her topic will be “Folklore Creatures of Scandinavia.” Judy Hanson will have devotions and Sherri Georges and Judy Hanson will be hostesses.

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Polk County Republicans Endorse Candidates

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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
At their annual meeting, the Polk County Republican Party voted to endorse three candidates for the May primary election: David Huebner for Third Congressional District, Scott Petersen for State Secretary of State, andAngie Eberspacher for State School Board.
Arbor Day: Nebraska’s Gift to Planet Earth

Arbor Day: Nebraska’s Gift to Planet Earth

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Arbor Day: Nebraska’s Gift to Planet Earth

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUMost holidays commemorate a piece of history. We often remember a winning battle, the birth of a consequential leader, or the founding of a nation. But on the last Friday of April, we look to the future with hope and action.