MEMORIAL DAY

Polk County Recognizes Military Heroes

  • Above: Local cemeteries were decorated in flags. Osceola's was no exception. Below left: Keynote speaker in Osceola was Galan Wiser, resident of Wayne but an Osceola native. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow. Below right: The Legion members in Stromsburg get ready to fire the salute. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz.
    Above: Local cemeteries were decorated in flags. Osceola's was no exception. Below left: Keynote speaker in Osceola was Galan Wiser, resident of Wayne but an Osceola native. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow. Below right: The Legion members in Stromsburg get ready to fire the salute. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz.
  • MEMORIAL DAY
    MEMORIAL DAY
  • MEMORIAL DAY
    MEMORIAL DAY

    What is Memorial Day? Is it the “official” start of summer when we should grill, go to the lake or pool, and enjoy a day off? Well, not exactly, although that’s what many people do.

    Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It is a day set aside to remember those who passed away while serving our country. Hopefully you were able to attend one of the many services at a cemetery in Polk Coun…