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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.
The winners in the boys’ basketball’s third annual road rally were Dan and Amy Theis, Caden Theis and Madison Mumm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Turn to the Osceola page for more on the road rally and homecoming events.

The winners in the boys’ basketball’s third annual road rally were Dan and Amy Theis, Caden Theis and Madison Mumm. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. Turn to the Osceola page for more on the road rally and homecoming events.

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Osceola Kicks Off Homecoming

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Osceola boys’ basketball team held their annual road rally fundraiser. Players donated $10 per car, and were given a list. They then had to take a selfie or a video with the object listed. They could go out of order but the last clue had to be last.
Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Clare Quandt of Stromsburg won a free year of fiber internet and TV service from NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company). She is pictured (center) with grandson Hans (left) and NNTC representatives. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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QUANDT WINS 1 YEAR FREE SERVICE

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
STROMSBURG - NNTC (Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company) out of Jackson, Nebraska held an open house at the Rose Colored Glass last Thursday to answer questions about their new service coming to Polk County.

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FROM THE FILES of The Osceola Record

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
 TWENTY YEARS AGO August 5, 2004James Naughtin and Henry Rodenburg, Osceola rural postal carriers, were recently honored for their years of service, twenty and twenty-three years respectively.Dave and Kim (Carlson) Merrill of Osceola are the parents of a daughter, Morgan Rence, born July 21st.

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Osceola Pool

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Osceola swimming pool will be open until August 10th.The Osceola Swimming Pool is open 1:00to 7:00 p.m. daily.