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Dan Osborn talks to local people, Bob Waltman and Tim Alvis, on Friday at El Centenario in Stromsburg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Dan Osborn talks to local people, Bob Waltman and Tim Alvis, on Friday at El Centenario in Stromsburg. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Dan Osborn Visits as Part of His 93-County Campaign Tour

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
STROMSBURG - Independent candidate for Senate, Dan Osborn, visited Stromsburg on Friday as part of his 93-county tour. He confirmed he is going to all 93 counties, even the small ones. He said he had been to 38 already.Osborn describes himself as a working man.

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PCN Announces Rate Increase

Staff Report
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Do you value local news coverage?It costs most subscribers 87 cents per week to have an issue of the Polk County News delivered to their mailbox. For a $45 annual subscription, you have been able to stay up to date on what is going on in and around Polk County.You read that right. Just 87 cents.
Above left: The Banana Rams bar sign in Hordville. Right: Justin Blase, owner. Photos by Pierce Gentry, Flatwater Free Press.

Above left: The Banana Rams bar sign in Hordville. Right: Justin Blase, owner. Photos by Pierce Gentry, Flatwater Free Press.

Small Town Bar Puts Hordville Back on the Map

Pierce Gentry
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
On a warm, rainy July afternoon in the village of Hordville, a farmer, banker and local mayor all walk into a bar.These friends and staples of the community gather over a round of beers at a large table near the center of the bar.
Above: Paula Rollins and Dave Rollins stand by the Heroes Wall they’ve put up on their property. Below: Their display currently shows the cross at its center with the American flags and others. The pink heart is for cancer and dementia and the blue/purple ribbon for suicide and PTSD.

Above: Paula Rollins and Dave Rollins stand by the Heroes Wall they’ve put up on their property. Below: Their display currently shows the cross at its center with the American flags and others. The pink heart is for cancer and dementia and the blue/purple ribbon for suicide and PTSD.

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What’s A Hero? There’s a Wall for That

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
What is a hero? Merriam Webster defines a hero as “an illustrious warrior or soldier” or “one with great courage” or “someone admired for their achievements and noble qualities”.The Rollins of rural Stromsburg have put up a Heroes Wall.

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NPR’s ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ Coming to Omaha

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. – One of public radio’s most popular shows is coming to Omaha this fall. NPR Presents “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” with Nebraska Public Media. NPR’s Peabody Awardwinning comedy news quiz show will record a live performance at 7:30 p.m. CT, Thursday, Sept.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: August: The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister September: Ordinary Genius by Thomas Fox Averill October: The River Wife by Jonis Agee November: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood December: Twelve Days of Christmas
The senior center pool winners for July were Gary Bemis and Gary Glatter from Shelby. Photo was provided.

The senior center pool winners for July were Gary Bemis and Gary Glatter from Shelby. Photo was provided.

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Pool Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026