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Cross County is sending five students to the state competition. Ella Pinkleman and Revin Nyberg qualified for Duet Acting. Mason Lindburg qualified for Entertainment Speaking. Addie Linn qualified for Informative Speaking. Ava Cramer qualified for Extemporaneous Speaking.

Cross County is sending five students to the state competition. Ella Pinkleman and Revin Nyberg qualified for Duet Acting. Mason Lindburg qualified for Entertainment Speaking. Addie Linn qualified for Informative Speaking. Ava Cramer qualified for Extemporaneous Speaking.

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Area Students Qualify for Speech State

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Polk County speech teams are heading to Kearney for the State speech meet this week. Cross County (C1) and Shelby-Rising City (C2) will compete on Thursday, while High Plains (D1) and Osceola (D1) will compete on Friday. All competition will take place at Kearney High School.
The High Plains Speech Team win the D1-4 Speech District on March 8. All nine team members have qualified for the State competition. High Plains School photo

The High Plains Speech Team win the D1-4 Speech District on March 8. All nine team members have qualified for the State competition. High Plains School photo

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High Plains Wins District

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
FRANKLIN — High Plains is the District Speech champions. High Plains speech team competed on March 8 at the D1-4 District at Franklin High School. The Storm finished with 230 points, edging six other teams for the title. Osceola finished third at the district with 170 points.
The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

The members of the Benedict United Methodist Church have voted to leave the denomination. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Churches Discuss Future Denomination Affiliation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
As members of The United Methodist Church (UMC) debate the church’s stance on human sexuality, some congregations are considering whether they wish to leave the denomination. Recently many UMC parishes have voted on whether to stay with the denomination or leave.
PCN photo by Rick Holtz

PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Bulldog Fans Travel to Support Their Team

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The Osceola community turned out in force last week to cheer on Osceola's boys basketball team at State. It wasn't the outcome the fans were looking for, but they still had plenty to cheer for all game.
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Ladwig Named Assistant Activities Director of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Chris Ladwig, son of Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig, was named the Nebraska State Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Assistant Activities Director of the Year. He attended elementary school in Osceola and graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 2003.
Photo provided by PCRPPD

Photo provided by PCRPPD

Rahn Completes Training

News Staff
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Wade Rahn, Polk County RPPD’s Customer Service/IT Manager, has earned recognition as a professional key accounts manager in a nationwide program offered by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).

Osceola Community Action Group

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their March 2023 meeting on Thursday, March 23rd 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.
A BARGAIN TO KEEP by Alena Mentink

A BARGAIN TO KEEP by Alena Mentink

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Stop by the Osceola Public Library any time from 2:00—4:00 on Friday, March 24 for a book sale and signing! Local author Alena Mentink will be on site selling her works, including her brand new novel, A BARGAIN TO KEEP.

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Thrift Shop Bag Sale

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Annie Jeffrey Thrift Shop in Osceola will be having end of season $5.00 bag sales on March 8, 9, and 10 and March 15, 16 and 17th. Bags will be provided. This sale includes all clothing, both for children and adults, shoes, belts, sleepwear, and purses. Household items and toys are not included.
Aspects

Aspects

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Aspects

Alice Brown
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Here again, morning alarms are sounding an hour earlier to “WAKEY, WAKEY Polk County” in conjunction with DST! Yes, “thanks” to the dreaded DST, we again revert to losing precious sleep, perhaps also frowning in realization of more days of this to come!