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Sydney Roberts graduated magna cum laude from Chadron State College last Saturday. Photo provided.

Sydney Roberts graduated magna cum laude from Chadron State College last Saturday. Photo provided.

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Sydney Roberts Graduates Magna Cum Laude from CSC

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CHADRON – Sydney Roberts of Osceola, Neb., is a candidate for graduation magna cum laude at Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts. She graduated with a double major in psychology and criminal justice with an emphasis in forensics.
BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

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BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m.22-23- Class D State Track and Field- Omaha Burke

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Osceola School Destroying

Files
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Osceola Public Schools will be destroying older Special Education files. Files being destroyed have the graduation date of 2021. If you graduated that year, had special education services, and would like your file, notify the high school office to arrange a time to pick up your file.

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Library Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The library will host Story Hour on May 13 at 4:00. All children between Pre-k and 2nd Grade are invited to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The library Book Club will meet at 5:00 May 18. We are discussing Where the Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas.

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NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional contributions that advanced public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry throughout 2025.
BONNIE LACY

BONNIE LACY

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Opening Lines

Lines On The Page
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
What if I opened this column with, “I’m bored.” Would you continue reading?What if I wrote, “Writing my next book is going to eat me for lunch!” Would you read on?Chapter 1: “How to Structure Your Novel - in 5 Minutes!” in 5 Secrets of Story Structure by K. M.
Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

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Osceola Breaks Ground on New Subdivision

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Polk County NewsThe City of Osceola, in partnership with Meadow Ridge Properties, officially broke ground on the Fox Run Subdivision on Wednesday, April 29th, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term efforts to address housing needs and support sustainable growth.
Osceola FFA and alumni worked together on the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Below: A rock dedicated to Brian Gabel was revealed. Pictured are his family: mother Chris, son Brant, son Brenden, daughter Halle and father Pat. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola FFA and alumni worked together on the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society nursing home in Osceola. Below: A rock dedicated to Brian Gabel was revealed. Pictured are his family: mother Chris, son Brant, son Brenden, daughter Halle and father Pat. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola FFA Alumni Winning Golden Idea Honors Gabel

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
OSCEOLA - On Friday (May 1st), the Osceola FFA and FFA Alumni had a work day to update the landscape for the Good Samaritan Society.This was the idea of Brenden Gabel and his father, Brian.