Osceola

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.
Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Pictured are some of the candidates who visited Polk County last Monday: David Huebner (Congress, district 3), Sheila Korth-Focken (Governor) and Angie Eberspacher (State BOE). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES VISIT POLK COUNTY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
OSCEOLA - Last Monday (the 13th), some politicians visited Polk County and gave their presentation on why they were running and should be elected. About 35 people were in attendance at the Osceola Civic Center.The federal candidates were first, and then state and then local/ county.
Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Osceola had 5 quilts of valor presented on Veterans’ Day. Pictured are Amanda Hinkle, Dale Fjell, Michael Anderson, Lisa Goodell and James Langer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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OSCEOLA PRESENTS 5 QOV ON VETERANS’ DAY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola held Veterans’ Day services on Tuesday, where all veterans were honored. Five were awarded a Quilt of Valor.1. James Langer -- James served in the Army National Guard from 1965-1971. He was stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina and Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Above: A drawing by Rick Johnson of Monty Jones’ car was on the auction for the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Also Paul Jochim made each inductee a custom oil can with their name.

Above: A drawing by Rick Johnson of Monty Jones’ car was on the auction for the Nebraska Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Also Paul Jochim made each inductee a custom oil can with their name.

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JONES HONORED IN AUTO RACING HOF

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
LINCOLN - On Saturday, October 18th the NebraskaAuto Racing Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony and banquet with six inductees. Among those was Osceola’s Monty Jones.Jones has significant accomplishments in auto racing, not only in Nebraska but nationwide.
Above: Korrina Niemann, Jenni Harrington, Kinlee Feezell, Halle Gabel, and Camryn Peterson. Jenni assists the group as they prepare to mulch around a freshly planted tree. Photo provided.

Above: Korrina Niemann, Jenni Harrington, Kinlee Feezell, Halle Gabel, and Camryn Peterson. Jenni assists the group as they prepare to mulch around a freshly planted tree. Photo provided.

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OSCEOLA VOLUNTEERS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES FOR FALL CEMETERY CLEAN-UP

Tasha Weller
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
OSCEOLA - On Saturday, October 18th, Cemetery Board members Dave Udey, Chris Gabriel, Tim Althouse, Toby Johansen, and Brian Gabel led the efforts for Fall Cemetery Clean-Up alongside FFA Sponsor Korrina Niemann and roughly 20 FFA student volunteers.
Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that the Osceola Public Schools Board of Education, School District #19, Polk County, will meet on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Middle/High School Media Center located at 565 S Kimmel St, Osceola, NE.
Above: The mini Dazzlers performed a cheer and dance with the Dazzlers.

Above: The mini Dazzlers performed a cheer and dance with the Dazzlers.

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OSCEOLA KICKS OFF HOMECOMING WEEK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
OSCEOLA- The Osceola Community Action Group kicked off homecoming in cooperation with Osceola Public School on Sunday night. Food trucks were in the parking lot, along with games and opportunities for visiting.
Dave Shram sells comic books and collectible cards from his shed in Osceola. He also attends Comic-Con in Omaha. Photo by Rick Holtz.

Dave Shram sells comic books and collectible cards from his shed in Osceola. He also attends Comic-Con in Omaha. Photo by Rick Holtz.

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Love of Comic Books Continues After All These Years

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
OSCEOLA — Dave Shram has been dealing in comic books for nearly 40 years.Opening his first comic book store in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1986, he moved to York and opened Dave’s Cards and Comics in 1991. His business has moved to an extension of his Osceola home.