Osceola

Parking at PCFM Osceola.

Parking at PCFM Osceola.

Parking at Prairie Creek in Osceola

Prairie Creek Family Medicine in Osceola is doing some concrete repairs, so here is information about parking during this time.  This is to start Friday, July 21st, weather permitting. 
Pictured is Monica Ray, who was the top reader for the Osceola Library. She read 50 hours. Photo provided.

Pictured is Monica Ray, who was the top reader for the Osceola Library. She read 50 hours. Photo provided.

Osceola Library Summer Reading Winners

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Summer Reading Program finale! We had a record high turnout for our program this year, and we had so much fun with you all these past five weeks! CONGRATULATIONS to our top readers!

Osceola News Briefs

Osceola Booster Club Golf Tournament The Osceola Booster Club golf tournament will be August 19, 2023 at Ryan Hill Country Club. The shot gun start will be at 9:30 a.m. and it’s a 4-person scramble. Sign up at the country club.

OCAG

The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their July 2023 meeting on Thursday, July 27th at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Business and individuals are welcome to join us as we work together to improve our town Osceola.

Schools Not Immune From Teacher Shortage

It is a battle you hear about all the time and Polk County school districts are not immune. Nebraska is facing a teacher shortage. Cross County, High Plains, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City schools, along with all other districts in the region, are battling over the same teacher candidates.
Wynn Cannon graduated from UNK with a bachelor’s degree in organizational and relational communication and a minor in behavioral and mental health. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Wynn Cannon graduated from UNK with a bachelor’s degree in organizational and relational communication and a minor in behavioral and mental health. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications)

Cannon No Longer Just A Little Sister

KEARNEY–WhenWynn Cannon first arrived at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, people knew her as “Cy’s little sister.
Young Patriots Learn About Our Country and Patriotism

Young Patriots Learn About Our Country and Patriotism

Young Patriots Learn About Our Country and Patriotism

During the four days after Memorial Day, 25 third, fourth and fifth graders from the Osceola area met for Young Patriots Week. The program is sponsored by the Osceola American Legion, and is led by Deb Anderson, Diana Langer, Marji Cloeter, Linda Anderson and Miranda Ericson.
The Osceola Class of 1968 gathered for their 55th. Pictured are (back) Dorothy Runquist McCall, Bill Snodgrass, Sandy Stratton Ewert, Greg Johnson, Don Augustin, Larry Burgess, Cal Kropatsch, Valerie Rutter Goodman and (front) Ann Wobig McCord, Connie Stromberg Nelson, Doug Jones, and Rod Jones. Photo provided.

The Osceola Class of 1968 gathered for their 55th. Pictured are (back) Dorothy Runquist McCall, Bill Snodgrass, Sandy Stratton Ewert, Greg Johnson, Don Augustin, Larry Burgess, Cal Kropatsch, Valerie Rutter Goodman and (front) Ann Wobig McCord, Connie Stromberg Nelson, Doug Jones, and Rod Jones. Photo provided.

Osceola Class of 1968

Osceola Class of 1973 Reunites After 50 Years

Osceola Class of 1973 Reunites After 50 Years

Osceola Class of 1973 Reunites After 50 Years

The Osceola High School Class of 1973 met at the Ryan Hill Country Club for their 50th Class Reunion. There were 35 in attendance with spouses and guests.

Library News

The Osceola Public Library’s Book Club will meet Monday, June 12 at 5:00 to discuss The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Join us for charcuterie and a great discussion! Can’t make it this month? Read ahead!