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Now Hear This!

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
by Kenneth Toline, VSO From the Polk County veterans’ service office Thanksgiving has come and gone. It is hoped that you enjoyed time with family and…. did not overindulge! Wait! What? I did not hear your response.
Covenant Home Clips

Covenant Home Clips

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Covenant Home Clips

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
It is the countdown to Christmas. People are busy with various activities, from buying last minute gifts, making the final touches on the homemade gifts, wrapping presents, baking Christmas goodies or making Christmas candies. Busy, busy, busy!
These students read poems and other written works on Thursday. Pictured above are Collin Brockevelt, Nickenzlee Confer, Alessandro Encamacion-Marino, Di’Mya Kershaw, Wesley Lewis and Sutton VanPelt.

These students read poems and other written works on Thursday. Pictured above are Collin Brockevelt, Nickenzlee Confer, Alessandro Encamacion-Marino, Di’Mya Kershaw, Wesley Lewis and Sutton VanPelt.

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HPC Hosts Poetry Cafe

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
CLARKS - The High Plains Elementary hosted Poetry Cafe on Thursday morning. Parents, grandparents, friends and the public were invited to come.Guests received a program when entering and were sent to a classroom.

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Warren Chosen as New Cross County Superintendent

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
STROMSBURG - On Monday December 15, the Cross County School Board hosted three finalists as part of their Superintendent Search process for the 26-27 school year.Following a full day of interviews with these finalists the board made a contract offer to Mr.
Above: Porch pirates are people who steal packages off front steps and porches. This season is prime time for them. Photo provided.

Above: Porch pirates are people who steal packages off front steps and porches. This season is prime time for them. Photo provided.

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HOW TO STOP PORCH PIRATES

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Each year, millions of packages are stolen each day. In 2025, 104 million packages are stolen in the USA. This number is decreased 13% from 2023 numbers.We may think because we live in a small town, more rural area, that it won’t happen here. That is not the case.
The village of Shelby had their annual Holiday Stroll on Sunday. Here Santa and Mrs. Claus are with Murphy Steinike, daughter of Micah and Kayla Steinike. More photos on the Shelby page. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The village of Shelby had their annual Holiday Stroll on Sunday. Here Santa and Mrs. Claus are with Murphy Steinike, daughter of Micah and Kayla Steinike. More photos on the Shelby page. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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SHELBY HOLIDAY STROLL

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Above: The Giving Tree was successful again this year. Here volunteers wrap gifts for needy students. Pictured are Cheryl Sisty and Jodi Alvis wrapping. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Giving Tree was successful again this year. Here volunteers wrap gifts for needy students. Pictured are Cheryl Sisty and Jodi Alvis wrapping. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Giving Tree Wraps Up

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
by Beth Sparrow, co-owner/ editor We are sad to report that Alice Brown passed away on Friday, December 12th at her home. She kept to herself quite a bit. Her dog is fine and is available for adoption. We have no word on any services.

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Osceola Christmas Downtown

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Osceola’s Christmas Downtown celebration packed the square on Monday, December 8th! Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and Cindy Lou Who welcomed more than 140 children. WOW! Karen Gestrine provided Santa’s candy canes, while the Good Samaritan Society donated the Grinch’s gifts.