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Ambulance Fundraiser

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
They are raising funds for a new defibrillator. When: Friday, March 17th from 5:30 to 8 PM Where: Osceola Fairgrounds What: Fish Fry including fish, potatoes, green beans and roll. Ryan Hill providing cash bar.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
The Dazzlers added suit jackets to their outfits on Thursday for the Coaches Versus Cancer: Suits and Sneakers game when Osceola took on Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Dazzlers added suit jackets to their outfits on Thursday for the Coaches Versus Cancer: Suits and Sneakers game when Osceola took on Heartland. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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NICE SHOES, COACH

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OSCEOLA — The basketball schedule said Osceola was taking on Heartland, but there was another opponent that night — childhood cancer. Few things can overshadow a come-from-behind, double overtime win by the Bulldogs, but this might come close.
Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

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Area Cheer, Dance Teams Ready for State Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Area cheer and dance teams are making final preparations for the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City will all be competing on Friday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. High Plains does not have a competitive team.
Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.
Osceola School photo

Osceola School photo

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Osceola Speech Results

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Osceola speech team competed at Mead last weekend. They placed fifth as a team. Hayden Lavaley- Poetry & Serious CHAMPION, Graci Conkling & Makaliee Pheak - Duet 3rd, Braylon Peterson - Extemp 4th and Sadie Sterup - POI 5th.
Dwayne Harvill

Dwayne Harvill

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Sheriff Hires New Deputy

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Deputy Dwayne Harvill graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center on December 14, 2022 and began his career with the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately following.
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Photos provided

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Auxiliary Fund Raiser Was A Huge Success!

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
We had a great turn out for our American Legion Auxiliary fundraiser. Twelve difference kinds of soup was served and a wide variety of delicious desserts. Thank you to all Auxiliary ladies who brought food, worked, and to our four middle school students for helping.
A pictoral display of Shroud of Turin, for many years believed by the Catholic Church to be the burial clothes of Jesus, will be on display in Osceola. Photo illustration

A pictoral display of Shroud of Turin, for many years believed by the Catholic Church to be the burial clothes of Jesus, will be on display in Osceola. Photo illustration

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Shroud of Turin Displayed at St. Vincent’s

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OSCEOLA — Starting Saturday a pictorial display of the Shroud of Turin, the burial cloth of Jesus along with a few replicas will be at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Osceola. This display will run through Feb. 26 and coincides with the Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 22.
Carolyn Sipes of Osceola

Carolyn Sipes of Osceola

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Birthday Card Showers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
OPEN HOUSE /CARD SHOWER for Carolyn Sipes’ 90th Birthday Sunday, February 26, 2-3:45 p.m. at Good Samaritan Society, 600 Center Dr., Osceola, NE. 68651(Covid masks required in facility). If you're not able to attend, Mom would enjoy receiving cards at the address above.