Library News

The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club will meet on Monday, May 16 at 5:00 to discuss THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE by Neil Gaiman. Join us for charcuterie and a great discussion!

Aspects

Life tends to involve various experiences, one being the requirement to complete various forms. When it comes to forms, many recall that seemingly inevitable spacing we joke about -- a similar amount of space allotted for a requested phone number as that for a more lengthy, worded response!

National Walk at Lunch Day

Walkers were able to take advantage of the nice weather with a 30-minute walk for the National Walk at Lunch Day sponsored by Pinnacle Bank, Annie Jeffrey and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce Shred Event

DATE CHANGE! The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a shred event on Monday May 9th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Polk County RPPD on highway 81. Each car receives the first 75 pounds FREE. Additional material destroyed for 15 cents a pound payable to Paper Tiger (cash or check).

Donelson Reunion

The 103rd Donelson Reunion will be held June 5th, 2022 with social time at 5:30 PM and meal at 6 PM. It will be held at PK’s Revival in Benedict. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Diana Widga at 402-366-6130 by May 31st. Hope to see you th ere. (4x/5/26)

LIBRARY NEWS

Come join us Thursday night at 6:00 for our Spark Joy event! Spark Joy Charlotte will be joining us via Zoom to teach us how to tidy up and organize our homes. Cost is $5. Register on the library website or by calling the library.

FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

TEN YEARS AGO May 3, 2012 Nathan and Zach Holtzen competed in Worlds Robotics in Anaheim, California. Cross County performed its all school play “The Shakey Tale of Dr. Jakey”.

Q150 Valborg Natt Redesigned

With rain and storms coming this last week, which was an answer to every farmer’s prayer, Valborg Natt was rescheduled and moved locations. It was moved to the Rose Colored Glass with festivities from 1-4 p.m. last Saturday.

Swedish Dancers Needed

The tradition of having local grade school children learn Swedish dances for the annual Swedish Midsommar Festival is something that is very much enjoyed both Friday and Saturday of the festival. Forms have been sent home with all Kindergarten through sixth graders.

SWEDISH FESTIVAL

Many things were discussed at the April 25th meeting. There will only be one more major meeting before the festival will be here.