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Osceola Community Players to Present Play

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Osceola Community Players will present the play “She Was Only Marginally Modest” on Sunday June 25th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Osceola Auditorium. There is no cost but there will be an opportunity for a free will donation.
Kale Gustafson of Osceola was chosen by American Legion Post #91 to attend Boys’ State in June. Kale is the son of Mark and Kendra Gustafson of Osceola. He is a junior at Osceola Public Schools and is involved in football, basketball, track, National Honor Society, One-Act, FFA and SWAG.

Kale Gustafson of Osceola was chosen by American Legion Post #91 to attend Boys’ State in June. Kale is the son of Mark and Kendra Gustafson of Osceola. He is a junior at Osceola Public Schools and is involved in football, basketball, track, National Honor Society, One-Act, FFA and SWAG.

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Gustafson Chosen for Boys’ State

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

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Employee Shortage Hits Nebraska

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Nebraska is full of hard-working people, and generally our unemployment rate is low. However lately nationwide there is an employee shortage. There are more jobs than there are workers. The baby boomers are retiring (or wanting to), and that takes a large portion of the working people.
The Vrbka-Ott-King family of Polk County received the multi-generation family of volunteers award from Nebraska 4-H. Photo provided.

The Vrbka-Ott-King family of Polk County received the multi-generation family of volunteers award from Nebraska 4-H. Photo provided.

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4-H Family Receives Award

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
In observance of the Week of the Volunteer, Nebraska 4-H is proud to celebrate some of the 2023 Nebraska 4-H Volunteer Award Winners. The Ray and Betty Vrbka family is receiving the Multi-Generation Family of Volunteers Award.
Osceola junior Kale Gustafson takes part in the staged car accident to simulate what could happen when a person drinks and drives. Osceola has prom this weekend. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Osceola junior Kale Gustafson takes part in the staged car accident to simulate what could happen when a person drinks and drives. Osceola has prom this weekend. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

A SOBER REMINDER

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
OSCEOLA— Every four years, Osceola hosts a mock car accident. They do this in timing with prom so students can see the serious effect of drinking and driving. This year was no exception. Five high school students pretended to be in a car accident on Monday.
Rick Holtz (left) and Beth Sparrow were recognized over the weekend at the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest awards ceremony. The PCN team received awards for the sports pages and website and Holtz won for sports coverage. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz

Rick Holtz (left) and Beth Sparrow were recognized over the weekend at the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest awards ceremony. The PCN team received awards for the sports pages and website and Holtz won for sports coverage. PCN photo by Kimberly Holtz

PCN Sports, Website Earn Awards

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
LINCOLN — The Polk County News won multiple awards over the weekend in this year’s Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. The PCN staff won a first place award for sports page for division C and first place award for the PCN website, www.polkcountynews.net, for divisions C and D.
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Alice Brown
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Hope everyone had a wonderful, meaningful Easter! Our darling little toy poodle is VERY happy with her treats and new, little toy dog. Yes, for being so cute, the dog was chosen over and above those adorable holiday bunnies and chicks.
Photos provided

Photos provided

Easter in Osceola

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
A little cold weather did not keep the crowds away for last week's Easter Egg Hunt in Osceola. A sea of children flocked to the park for fun and even enjoyed free ice cream.