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Osceola Legion Auxiliary Meets

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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.

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Q150 History Hike Raises Money for Charity

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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.

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Pedicure Clinic is Wednesday

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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.

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Watch Out For West Nile Virus

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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.
Roxanne Page, Linda Anderson, Lou Kresha and Kay Jones mark the dedication of the Legion Auxiliary veteran's bench. Photo by Beth Sparrow

Roxanne Page, Linda Anderson, Lou Kresha and Kay Jones mark the dedication of the Legion Auxiliary veteran's bench. Photo by Beth Sparrow

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Weekend in Osceola was 150 years in the making

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
OSCEOLA — This last weekend Osceola celebrated its 150th year! The city was founded in October 1871 but due to COVID the celebration was moved to July 4th weekend in 2022 Friday evening the Legion Auxiliary veterans’ bench was dedicated at the cemetery.
Not all fire engines make noise when they go by.

Not all fire engines make noise when they go by.

Osceola Q150 Parade Photo Gallery

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Polk County News photos by Rick Holtz. Be sure to pick up this week's Polk County News for complete coverage of the Osceola Q150 from the weekend.
PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

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PARTYING LIKE IT'S 1871

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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.
The Q150 Committee crowned James C. “Jimmy” Marak and Mary Ellen “Toodie” Wobig king and queen. Photo provided.

The Q150 Committee crowned James C. “Jimmy” Marak and Mary Ellen “Toodie” Wobig king and queen. Photo provided.

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Osceola Crowns Q150 King and Queen

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
OSCEOLA — The Q150 King and Queen were featured in the parade. The criteria included being honorable (served our country or be a member of Legion or Auxiliary), “old timer” (over 85) and civic-minded.