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A group of local women gather to pray for our area schools. Photo illustration

A group of local women gather to pray for our area schools. Photo illustration

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Moms in Prayer Covers Schools in Prayer Weekly

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
A local group of moms and grandmas meet in homes and churches to pray over our schools. Moms in Prayer International is a global ministry with praying groups in over 150 countries, with the booklet translated into 67 languages.

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Library News

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Join us tomorrow, Friday, March 24 from 2:00—4:00 for a book signing! Local author Alena Mentink will be at the Osceola Public Library with copies of her latest novel, A Bargain to Keep. The first in a series of historical romances, A Bargain to Keep takes place right here in Osceola!

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Free Yoga Class for Beginners coming to Osceola on Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The Polk County Health Dept, Four Corners Health Dept., and Polk County Senior Services are hosting a Free Yoga Class For Beginners. The class is Friday at 1 p.m. St Vincent Catholic Hall, Osceola. This is an opportunity to learn about Yoga, or get reacquainted with Yoga.
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).