Thanks for Coming to Event

The Osceola Public Library would like to thank everyone who attended our Polk County Local Authors Event! We had a great turnout, and appreciate you all taking the time to support our local authors and the library. Congratulations to Brenda Lemburg on winning the Bookworm Basket drawing!

Osceola Legion Auxiliary Meets

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #91 will meet on Thursday, July 21st, at the Osceola Legion Club at 7:00 pm. We will be planning for our August 17th pie fund raiser. Diana Langer is hostess.

Q150 History Hike Raises Money for Charity

On July 2nd, Pinnacle Bank – Osceola, along with Osceola Community Action Group sponsored Osceola’s Q150 History Hike, a historic tour throughout the town. This tour included 25 sites of historic importance to Osceola.

Brenda Lemburg Wins Prize from Q150 Author Event

Brenda Lemburg was the winner of the Polk County Local Author Event Bookworm Basket drawing! Congratulations Brenda, and happy reading! Courtesy photo

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Pedicure Clinic is Wednesday

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st Wednesday morning and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month. Please call the health department at 402-747- 2211 to make an appointment.

Watch Out For West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus is the leading disease carried by mosquitos in the continental United States. It is spread through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. In turn, the mosquito can pass the virus to humans.

PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

OSCEOLA — The city of Osceola was not the only one celebrating a birthday last weekend. Friday was a day to celebrate the Polk County Courthouse’s 100th year. Polk County Commissioner Jerry Westring gave opening remarks.