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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.

Osceola UMC Celebrates 150th

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.

Balloons are Bliss for Osceola Best Friends

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

SCHOOLS FILL TEACHING POSITIONS FOR 2024-25

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.

FOREST MOON: COFFEE ON WHEELS

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.

Al Willits Benefit

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

Summer Travel – Before You Go

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.

Women’s Golf Clinic

Osceola has gotten a number of messages about adding an additional clinic for women at Ryan Hill Country Club, so let’s do it!July 14th from 12-2 pm Osceola will be running a women’s golf clinic, ages 13 and over! All women are welcome— if you don’t have clubs, they will accommodate you.

OCAG

The Osceola Community Action Group will hold their June2024 meeting on Thursday, June27th at the Osceola Civic Center at 12:30 p.m. Businesses and individuals are welcome to join us as we work together to improve our town Osceola.

Garden Tours in July

Meet the Gardens of the Osceola Community Action Group Garden Tours!Saturday, July 13th, will offer the opportunity to explore, learn and be inspired by these four local gardens. Featured gardens include the Gabel garden, the Rathjen garden, the Schott garden and the Girard garden.
Aspects

Aspects

Aspects

I immediately focused on the source of a recent early “wake up call” -- a little whimper by our darling Toy Poodle!Twinki (officially Twinkling Star) was positioned much like the iconic vintage “RCA Victor” canine, said to be “hearing his master’s voice”.