Osceola recipients of the Quilts of Valor included Ron Girard, Dave Ienn, Steve Johnson, Gary Mentink, Francis Eugene Bartak, and Steve Hendrickson. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.
May 22, 2026
Osceola recipients of the Quilts of Valor included Ron Girard, Dave Ienn, Steve Johnson, Gary Mentink, Francis Eugene Bartak, and Steve Hendrickson. PCN photo by Cienna Friesen.
Osceola High School’s S.W.A.G (Students With Awesome Goals) students passed out treats. Pictured are Taylin Sanley, Charisa Boden, Savanna Boden, Liam White, Braylon Peterson, and Bransen Lavaley. Photo provided by Tasha Weller
Hayden Lavaley of Osceola was named one of 48 finalists in the state for the Believers and Acheivers award. Photo provided.
Above: Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Below: Good Samaritan Home in Osceola. Our two local long-term care facilities are hit hard by this new ruling. PCN file photos by Beth Sparrow.