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

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.

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”.
SCHOOLS FILL TEACHING POSITIONS FOR 2024-25

SCHOOLS FILL TEACHING POSITIONS FOR 2024-25

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SCHOOLS FILL TEACHING POSITIONS FOR 2024-25

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
There are more open positions than workers, and this is true in schools as well as many other job positions. Schools are finding other ways to fill positions, when advertising, interviewing and selecting a candidate just aren’t working.
This trailer was converted to Forest Moon Coffee Company. Pictured are Jennifer Pliefke, Jesse Pliefke and daughter Emilia. Photo provided.

This trailer was converted to Forest Moon Coffee Company. Pictured are Jennifer Pliefke, Jesse Pliefke and daughter Emilia. Photo provided.

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FOREST MOON: COFFEE ON WHEELS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
OSCEOLA - To say Polk County likes their coffee is an understatement. We now have coffee shops in three of the four towns, and recently a mobile coffee trailer.Forest Moon is owned and operated by Jennifer Pliefke of Osceola.

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Al Willits Benefit

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
of The Osceola RecordTWENTY YEARS AGO June 24, 2004Pictured was Alex Kozisek of Osceola recently awarded with a “Thank You America Certificate” from the French government for his heroic contribution during World War II.
Summer Travel – Before You

Summer Travel – Before You

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Summer Travel – Before You Go

News Staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
It’s time for summer adventures! Your map is ready, hotel is booked, and you are checking off the list of things to do before you go. Don’t forget to make sure your car is ready to keep you safe on the road!Check your tires and tire pressure. Inspect all four of your tires, and your spare tire.