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OFW sites, WMAs impacted by fires closed

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OFW sites, WMAs impacted by fires closed

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Open Fields and Waters public walk-in access properties and wildlife management areas affected by wildfires are closed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission until further notice.

Staying Nebraska Strong

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Staying Nebraska Strong

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

REPRESENTING YOUOver the last several days, we have been reminded how quickly life can change. Across Nebraska, wildfires are tearing through more than 800,000 acres and counting. Grasslands are turning to ash. Families are being forced to evacuate.

Tested by Crisis, Defined by Resilience

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Tested by Crisis, Defined by Resilience

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

REPRESENTING YOUOver the past week, smoke has filled the skies across central and western Nebraska as wildfires have torn through more than 826,000 acres—destroying homes, infrastructure, and forcing families to evacuate with little notice.

Above: Two home school students who take art from Tim Alvis display their work, Adalyn Hanson and Annadee Redden. Below: Some of the student art displayed in the gallery this month. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Youth Art Month Celebrated at Konst Art Gallery

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

STROMSBURG - Youth art month is celebrated during the month of March each year. This year Tim Alvis contacted all four county schools to get some art to display in the Konst Art Gallery. Three schools responded and student art is displayed there this month.

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Grand Jury Results In: Both Report No Criminal Conduct

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Polk County NewsOSCEOLA - Two grand juries were held last week in Osceola, the first one was held Wednesday, March 18th at the Polk County District courtroom. Judge Rachel Daugherty called the grand jury to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Robert Raymond Kunze on May 8, 2025.

Cross County robotics thought their season was over, until it wasn’t. Team 5155E (Sam Haug and Bradley Lott) qualified for a wildcard to worlds! Worlds will be held in St. Louis, Missouri from April 21-24. Good luck! Photo provided/file photo.

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5155E Gets a Wildcard to Worlds

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

NNTC technician Brian Eberle and one year fiber internet winner Clare Quandt are pictured after her internet was installed. Photo provided.

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$3.7M Internet Project Completed in Polk County

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

After a much-anticipated construction phase, rural Polk County residents can now connect to fiber-optic service, bringing state-of-the-art technology and incredible speeds for internet, phone, and television.

Above: Kids lined up to pass books just like 25 years ago. They ended up just running them. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Stromsburg Library Celebrates 25 Years

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

STROMSBURG – Saturday the Stromsburg Library celebrated 25 years at that location. Starting at 10:30 about 27 kids made bookmarks from old library cards.

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EASTER EGG HUNTS:

News Staff

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Stromsburg: Saturday, March 28th from 11 AM to 1 PM in the square. Hunt starts at 11:30 AM.Polk: Sunday, March 29th at 4 PM at the Polk Park Shelby: Wednesday, April 1st at 6 PM at the ball park. Osceola: Wednesday, April 1st at 5:30 PM at the city park.

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Visit Schramm Education Center for April Events

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Make a visit to the Schramm Education Center south of Gretna, where educators have scheduled a variety of engaging events for the curious in April.The center, located within Schramm Park State Recreation Area, is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.