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CCC To Honor December Graduates

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
(Grand Island, Neb.) – Central Community College will honor its December graduate candidates during the Fifth Annual Winter Commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12 in the Raider Fieldhouse at the Columbus Campus.

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The Real Fix for High Drug Prices

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Far too many seniors face an impossible choice: pay for prescription drugs, or purchase other necessities. Roughly one in every five seniors has recently declined or delayed filling a prescription, skipped a dose, or split pills because of the cost.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Polk County Health Department will have an immunization clinic at the Polk County Health Department, Stromsburg, NE, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required.
Anniversary

Anniversary

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Anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Keith and Jane Peterson invite you to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Join them on Saturday, December 6th from 5-9 PM at the Polk County Event Center at the fairgrounds. Reception at 5 pm, meal at 6 pm and live music and dancing from 7-9 pm. NO GIFTS PLEASE. 2x(12/4)
QOV PRESENTED TO EIGHT VETERANS IN OSCEOLA

QOV PRESENTED TO EIGHT VETERANS IN OSCEOLA

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QOV PRESENTED TO EIGHT VETERANS IN OSCEOLA

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
OSCEOLA - Eight more Quilts of Valor were awarded in Osceola last Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 23-24). They were made and presented by Halee and Emma Peterson.Ryan Sandell served on active duty in the United States Air Force from June 2000 to August 2004.
Cougar Academy Recognizes Test Scores

Cougar Academy Recognizes Test Scores

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Cougar Academy Recognizes Test Scores

News Staff
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Cross County had their Cougar Academy last Tuesday recognizing scores on the NSCAS and ACT. Above: Students from 6th-8th grade get plaques for 2-3 golds on ELS, Math and Science.
Anthony Mattison. Photo provided.

Anthony Mattison. Photo provided.

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Mattison Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison for Second Degree Murder

Melanie Wilkinson
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
CLAY CENTER – Anthony Mattison, 36, of Osceola, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing a Columbus woman and dumping her body in rural Clay County.He was also sentenced to 48 years in prison for use of a firearm to commit a felony.The shooting victim was Jasmine Garnett, 25.

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Turkey Winners

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Our annual turkey contest was a success. We hope everyone enjoyed going to the stores and started some holiday shopping. We had 16 local businesses participate, and 115 entries dropped off. The Osceola FoodMart had the most entries. Although one person would’ve won 8 times if we let him.