Osceola

Meeting Notice

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETINGPublic notice is hereby given that the Osceola Public Schools Board of Education, School District #19, Polk County, will meet in regular session on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Middle/High School Media Center located at 565 Kimmel Street, Osceola,...
Kristina Morrow (pictured) programs the computer (at the left) and this machine quilts out the pattern. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Kristina Morrow (pictured) programs the computer (at the left) and this machine quilts out the pattern. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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QUILTS 2 LOVE IS A LABOR OF LOVE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
If you’ve walked around the square in downtown Osceola recently, you may have noticed the old flower shop has a new business on the door. Quilts 2 Love is a new unique business run by Kristina Morrow.Kristina came to Osceola in rather a unique way also.
Shelby-RC cheer/dance (above) and Osceola cheer and dance team (below) competed at state competition at the Heartland Championships in Grand Island. Photos provided.

Shelby-RC cheer/dance (above) and Osceola cheer and dance team (below) competed at state competition at the Heartland Championships in Grand Island. Photos provided.

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CHEER/DANCE PLACE AT COMPETITION

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - Osceola and Shelby-Rising City cheer/ dance teams took part in the Heartland championships in Lincoln on Sunday, January 12th. Both teams did very well bring home two trophies for first.
Janna Roberts, Osceola Cheer and Dance Team. Photo provided.

Janna Roberts, Osceola Cheer and Dance Team. Photo provided.

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Roberts One of State Finalists for Cheer/Dance

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
The Osceola Cheer and Dance Team (OCDT) is proud to celebrate Janna Roberts, a senior at Osceola High School, for her outstanding achievements through the Heartland Championships.
Above: The Osceola Public School system has 9 (NINE!) sets of twins. Pictured are High School Twins (back row): Dylan and Ashton Merry, Max and Maggie Fritton, Charisa and Savanna Boden, Melinn and Janna Roberts, and Blaire and Myah Sanley. Elementary Twins (front row): Houston and Nixon Hinkle, Gianna and Jericho Battle, Sarah and Brantley Carnes, and Eliza and Evelynn Leeling. Can you tell which are identical and which fraternal? Photo provided by Osceola School.

Above: The Osceola Public School system has 9 (NINE!) sets of twins. Pictured are High School Twins (back row): Dylan and Ashton Merry, Max and Maggie Fritton, Charisa and Savanna Boden, Melinn and Janna Roberts, and Blaire and Myah Sanley. Elementary Twins (front row): Houston and Nixon Hinkle, Gianna and Jericho Battle, Sarah and Brantley Carnes, and Eliza and Evelynn Leeling. Can you tell which are identical and which fraternal? Photo provided by Osceola School.

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SEEING DOUBLE IN OSCEOLA

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Do you think you are seeing double in Osceola? Well, you might be. Osceola Public Schools has NINE sets of twins this school year.We talked to one of these sets of twins, Janna and Melinn Roberts, about being twins.They said a few times they have communicated telepathically.
Above: The Osceola water tower has stood since 1905 but is slated to come down. Photo by Charles Noyd (by drone).

Above: The Osceola water tower has stood since 1905 but is slated to come down. Photo by Charles Noyd (by drone).

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OSCEOLA’S “LEANING TOWER OF WATER”

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Osceola’s new water tower has been functioning now for almost a year. Now it’s time for the old standpipe one to come down. It’s an iconic piece of Osceola history, having been partially completed in 1903 and operational in 1905. It served the city well beyond its life span, over 115 years.
Dustin Augustin

Dustin Augustin

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ELECTION COVERAGE 2024

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Editor’s Note: Continuing our series on the election, this article is meant to be informative and non-biased.There are two positions with three people running. The two incumbents are Craig Johnson and Dustin Augustin, with Pat Gabel also running.
Daniel Smith is being held in Platte County. Photo provided.

Daniel Smith is being held in Platte County. Photo provided.

Smith Charged In Multiple Counties with Abuse

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
OSCEOLA — A Rising City man faces charges of sexually abusing his stepdaughter.Daniel Smith, 37, of Rising City, is being held at the Platte County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond in connection to charges in Polk and Lancaster counties.
OSCEOLA UMC CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

OSCEOLA UMC CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

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OSCEOLA UMC CELEBRATES 150 YEARS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
OSCEOLA – On Sunday, September 22nd the Osceola United Methodist Church celebrated 150 years of ministry. Approximately 60-75 people gathered for worship that morning. Special guests present included former Pastor, Rev. Richard L. Dimond and his wife Linda, and the District Superintendent, Rev. Dr.