Churches Discuss Future Denomination Affiliation

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.

Bulldog Fans Travel to Support Their Team

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.

Ladwig Named Assistant Activities Director of the Year

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.

Rahn Completes Training

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

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.

Library News

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.

Thrift Shop Bag Sale

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

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!

Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board

LINCOLN, NE – Due to the vacancy in Subdivision 5 for the Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors, Governor Jim Pillen is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy.

Governor Pillen Calls Upon PSC to Focus on Rail Safety

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen reacted to media reports that the Nebraska Public Service Commission has failed to employ a railroad track safety inspector for two decades. He is calling on the agency to refocus efforts to protect public safety.