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Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

Osceola Public Schools Meeting Notice

News Staff
Thursday, October 9, 2025
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that the Osceola Public Schools Board of Education, School District #19, Polk County, will meet on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Middle/High School Media Center located at 565 S Kimmel St, Osceola, NE.
Above: The mini Dazzlers performed a cheer and dance with the Dazzlers.

Above: The mini Dazzlers performed a cheer and dance with the Dazzlers.

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OSCEOLA KICKS OFF HOMECOMING WEEK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
OSCEOLA- The Osceola Community Action Group kicked off homecoming in cooperation with Osceola Public School on Sunday night. Food trucks were in the parking lot, along with games and opportunities for visiting.
Dave Shram sells comic books and collectible cards from his shed in Osceola. He also attends Comic-Con in Omaha. Photo by Rick Holtz.

Dave Shram sells comic books and collectible cards from his shed in Osceola. He also attends Comic-Con in Omaha. Photo by Rick Holtz.

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Love of Comic Books Continues After All These Years

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
OSCEOLA — Dave Shram has been dealing in comic books for nearly 40 years.Opening his first comic book store in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1986, he moved to York and opened Dave’s Cards and Comics in 1991. His business has moved to an extension of his Osceola home.
Above: Emily Triplett and Tasha Weller check in two ladies for the garden tour.

Above: Emily Triplett and Tasha Weller check in two ladies for the garden tour.

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OSCEOLA’S 2ND ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
OSCEOLA - On Saturday, 120 people gathered for Osceola’s second annual garden tours. This is a community event fundraiser for the Osceola Community Action Group.This year four gardens were featured followed by a garden party luncheon.
Since 1995 Augie’s Auto Body and Repair has been providing service to the area. Augie’s, owned by Augie Goelz will be celebrating 30 years with an open house on June 14. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

Since 1995 Augie’s Auto Body and Repair has been providing service to the area. Augie’s, owned by Augie Goelz will be celebrating 30 years with an open house on June 14. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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AUGIE’S AUTOBODY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

News Staff
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
OSCEOLA- In 1995 Augie Goelz opened up Augie’s Auto Body and Repair on State Street in Osceola.On June 14th he will celebrate 30 years of providing service to the area as there will be an Open House and CustomerAppreciation Day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at his shop located at 221 N State Street.
Osceola Girls Take Home District Runner Up Plaque

Osceola Girls Take Home District Runner Up Plaque

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Osceola Girls Take Home District Runner Up Plaque

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
OSCEOLA - Osceola hosted district track again, and came out as girls’ runner up. They will send nine girls to state, including two relays. Two additional girls will get to go as alternates.
Above: The fifth graders at Osceola do a wax museum each year where they tell about a famous person. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Above: The fifth graders at Osceola do a wax museum each year where they tell about a famous person. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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5TH GRADE WAX MUSEUM

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
OSCEOLA — History came alive in Osceola on Friday as the fifth-grade class unveiled their wax museum.The community was invited to hear from the historical characters directly. The class was tasked with selecting a person, researching that selection and then bringing that person to life.
Baumert Wins Award for Bacon

Baumert Wins Award for Bacon

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Baumert Wins Award for Bacon

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
KEARNEY - The NAMP (Nebraska Association of Meat Processors) holds an annual convention and with that a competition. Hunter Baumert, eighth grader at Osceola Public Schools, entered his bacon this year and won!Baumert is the son of Joe and Sarah Baumert.
Gregg Wieseman watches as Lincoln North Star takes on Omaha Westview during the second half of a first-round Class A game during the Nebraska high school girls state basketball tournament at Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 5. Photo by Nikos Frazier, Omaha World-Herald.

Gregg Wieseman watches as Lincoln North Star takes on Omaha Westview during the second half of a first-round Class A game during the Nebraska high school girls state basketball tournament at Lincoln’s Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 5. Photo by Nikos Frazier, Omaha World-Herald.

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Superfan Makes His 50th Trip to Boys State BB

Mike Patterson
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Chances are you’ve seen Gregg Wieseman at the boys state basketball tournament. At least if you’ve been to one of the games in the past 50 years.Wieseman, 65, again is making his annual 75-mile trip from Osceola to Lincoln for the boys tourney, an event he has watched every year since 1975.