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Matt DeMers (of Osceola) was selected by the NSAA for his entertainment speech as “the best of the best”. Pictured with him are his coaches Payton DeMers-Sahling (left) and Abby Olson. Photo provided.

Matt DeMers (of Osceola) was selected by the NSAA for his entertainment speech as “the best of the best”. Pictured with him are his coaches Payton DeMers-Sahling (left) and Abby Olson. Photo provided.

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DeMers Selected for Best of the Best

Staff Report
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Matthew DeMers has been selected by the NSAA to represent Entertainment Speaking. This achievement can be compared to super state in sports or all-class gold. Matthew went up against all state champions in all classes to be selected for this honor.
ABOVE: Osceola had two state champions in speech: Hayden Lavaley (middle) in Poetry and Oral Interpretation of Serious Prose, and Matt DeMers (right) in entertainment. Braylon Peterson (left) finished sixth in extemporaneous. BELOW: Ellasyn Pinkelman (Cross County) placed third in humorous. Photos provided.

ABOVE: Osceola had two state champions in speech: Hayden Lavaley (middle) in Poetry and Oral Interpretation of Serious Prose, and Matt DeMers (right) in entertainment. Braylon Peterson (left) finished sixth in extemporaneous. BELOW: Ellasyn Pinkelman (Cross County) placed third in humorous. Photos provided.

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AREA SPEECH-LETES PLACE WELL

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
KEARNEY - State Speech was held on Wednesday through Friday last week. Class A and B were on Wedneday with Class C on Thursday and Class D on Friday. Thursday Cross County and Shelby-Rising City competed. Cross County’s one qualifier was Ellasyn Pinkelman in humorous.
Front row left to right Bill Johansen, Marvin Klein, Richard Ekstrom; back Gene Bartak, Michelle Berry Hopkins, Joe Kresha were honored for their continuous memberships from 15 years to 70 years. Photo provided.

Front row left to right Bill Johansen, Marvin Klein, Richard Ekstrom; back Gene Bartak, Michelle Berry Hopkins, Joe Kresha were honored for their continuous memberships from 15 years to 70 years. Photo provided.

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Osceola American Legion Honored Members

News Staff
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
District 37 School to be Torn Down

District 37 School to be Torn Down

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District 37 School to be Torn Down

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
OSCEOLA - After having the last lesson in May of 1955, it is time for the district 37 school building to come down. The original school building was located northeast of Osceola. No information can be found on when it was built and when it was first used as a school.
Maeleigh McConnell (center) is pictured with her sisters. Photo provided.

Maeleigh McConnell (center) is pictured with her sisters. Photo provided.

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Miracles for Maeleigh Benefit

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Maeleigh McConnell, almost 9-year-old daughter of Ryan and Heidi (Zelasney) McConnell suffered a brain bleed when she was just three days old. Maeleigh and her twin Ava were born at 27 weeks old. A shunt was put in her head, and seemed to work fine for about eight years.
Osceola and Shelby-Rising City dance/cheer teams competed at state. The Osceola Dazzlers brought home champion in Pom with Shelby-Rising City runner up in Pom. Photo provided.

Osceola and Shelby-Rising City dance/cheer teams competed at state. The Osceola Dazzlers brought home champion in Pom with Shelby-Rising City runner up in Pom. Photo provided.

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Area Dance/Cheer Squads Excel at State

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Polk County News The Osceola Cheer and Dance Team earned the following awards at the Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Team Championships!
Pictured together are the 2023-2024 Osceola Cheer and Dance Team and SRC Cheer and Dance Team with a donation check of $800 to Sammy’s Superheroes. Photo provided by Tasha Weller.

Pictured together are the 2023-2024 Osceola Cheer and Dance Team and SRC Cheer and Dance Team with a donation check of $800 to Sammy’s Superheroes. Photo provided by Tasha Weller.

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Suits and Sneakers a Success

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Osceola and SRC cheer and dance teams would like to thank all of you for your support of our annual Coaches vs Cancer Suits and Sneakers game on Friday, February 9th, benefitting local childhood cancer research non-profit, Sammy’s Superheroes. Coaches vs.
Osceola’s journalism class includes (back, left to right) Joe Meysenburg, Kaden Carlson, and Nolan Arps; and Front row Emilee Patchen, Rori Wieseman, and Matt DeMers, and teacher Allie Ray on the right. PCN photo by Lexi Reimers.

Osceola’s journalism class includes (back, left to right) Joe Meysenburg, Kaden Carlson, and Nolan Arps; and Front row Emilee Patchen, Rori Wieseman, and Matt DeMers, and teacher Allie Ray on the right. PCN photo by Lexi Reimers.

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Osceola Starts Journalism

Lexi Reimers
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
To offer a wider variety of English language arts electives, journalism is now an option to the students of OHS, led by teacher, Allie Ray. Made up of six students, the class writes the for the monthly newsletter.
ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

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Spelling Bee Champions Crowned Monday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
OSCEOLA - Polk County held the annual spelling bee on Monday. All four schools participated. Each school sent about five participants per grade level. Approximately 31 fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning. After five rounds, the first eight were eliminated.
The Osceola Bulldogs repeat as Crossroads conference champions after a win over Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Osceola Bulldogs repeat as Crossroads conference champions after a win over Cross County. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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BULLDOGS REPEAT AS CRC CHAMPS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
YORK – The week didn’t start well for the Osceola Bulldogs, but it went okay on the court. For Hudson Prososki, losing his grandfather Monday was difficult, but he knew his grandpa was watching from above on Friday. On Friday it was from a little higher than the York City Auditorium seats.