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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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

The Osceola United Methodist Church will celebrate their 150th year of ministry this September. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola UMC Celebrates 150th

Beth Sparrow

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

OSCEOLA - The Osceola First United Methodist Church will be celebrating its 150th year of ministry on Sunday, September 22nd. You are invited to come to the Fellowship Room at 9 a.m. at which time you are welcome to enjoy rolls, coffee etc. and lots of conversation.

Best friends Valarie Marak and Emily Carlson recently started Balloon Bliss. They are pictured here at the Osceola Garden Tour. Photo provided.

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Balloons are Bliss for Osceola Best Friends

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

OSCEOLA - Best friends Val Marak and Emily Carlson started balloons for their kids’ birthdays. They started playing with balloon arches and someone reached out to them for an event. That was the beginning of Balloon Bliss. The moms say they “love doing it and have so much fun doing it together”.