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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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Aspects

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.
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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.

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Kindergarten Round-Up, Preschool Registration

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
On Friday, April 14, Jeffrey Elementary in Osceola will have its Kindergarten round up starting at 9 a.m. Any student that will be starting Kindergarten in the 2023 - 2024 school year are welcome and should attend.

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Piano Recital

News Staff
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Everyone is invited to St. Paul Lutheran church in Osceola this Sunday, April 16, at 4 PM for a piano recital presented by the students of Louise Wheeler. A reception honoring students, Braelynn Markovic, Leo White, and Breckin Winslow will also be held following.
Hayden Lavaley stands next to his award-winning piece of art. The Osceola junior recently was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. Photos provided

Hayden Lavaley stands next to his award-winning piece of art. The Osceola junior recently was named a Nebraska Young Artist Award winner. Photos provided

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Nebraska Young Artist

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
LINCOLN — Hayden Lavaley, a junior at Osceola, has won a Nebraska Young Artist Award from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Polk County Health Department hands out door prizes with help from Osceola and Shelby-Rising City cheer teams. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Polk County Health Department hands out door prizes with help from Osceola and Shelby-Rising City cheer teams. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Polk County Celebrates Cancer Survivors at Luncheon

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
OSCEOLA — The Polk County Health Department hosted a lunch for cancer survivors last Wednesday at the Polk County Fairgrounds. Darla Winslow, director of the health department gave the welcoming comments. She stated it’s been five years since their last lunch, due to COVID.