Polk County Foundation Awards Scholarship

Polk County Foundation presented scholarships on Monday, May 16th. Receiving one was Gordona Howell of High Plains School. Pictured with her are her parents, Mike and Lisa Howell.

Polk Library

The Polk Library will host a special program, “Splash of Magic”, on June 8 at 10:30 AM. This will be held in the community center. Join us for a fun hour with Jeff Quinn. All ages are invited!

FROM THE FILES of The Gresham Gazette

TEN YEARS AGO May 17, 2012 On Saturday evening, Gerry and Pam George attended the wedding of David Gruber and Julia Casarrubias in Lincoln. Dean and Cindy Avery were also guests.

Gresham Library

Gresham Library will have summer reading on Saturdays in June and July. Summer reading will include story hour, crafts, guest speakers, science experiments, prizes and more! This is open to all ages of children.

GRESHAM LOCALS

Larry Tonniges, age 66, of Utica passed away suddenly on May 17, 2022. Larry graduated from Gresham High School in 1973 and farmed in the Gresham area. Nancy Walford of York, Pat Branz and Shirley Richter enjoyed getting together for coffee on Saturday at Pat’s house near Gresham.

Gresham Alumni Banquet May 28

Gresham High School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 28th, 2022 at the Gresham Community Center. Social time will begin at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Reservations need to be made by Wednesday, May 18th, 2022.

GRESHAM FIREMAN’S PICNIC

Saturday, May 28, 2022 9:00 a.m. - Fireman’s Horseshoe Doubles Tournament, Gresham Park on the east side 9:00 a.m. - Gresham Fun Run, 1&3 mile run/walk. Gresham Library - 230 Ella St. 11:30 a.m. - Gresham Livestock 4-H Food Stand, Gresham Fire Station 12:30 p.m.

FROM THE FILES of The Osceola Record

TEN YEARS AGO May 24, 2012 Medalists at State Track from Osceola included Nick Hayes, fourth in the long jump and Kelly Cliffords, fifth in the 3200 meters. Seth Peterson, son of Tom and Suzanne Peterson of Osceola, was named to the Dean’s scholars’ society at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

Andrea’s Family Diner to Open at New Location

As you recall, Andrea’s Family Diner had a bad fire in March. The building had a lot of damage, smoke, water and fire. It’s just too much to save, so unfortunately that building is not useable. However, as luck would have it, the Osceola Tavern building was available for sale.