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Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sen. Hughes: Bill provides 81 project funding

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
LINCOLN — State Senator Jana Hughes has signed on to a bill that would provide funding for the U.S. Highway 81 improvement project.

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Mental Health Matters

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Health impacts everyone. There are many parts to it, one of which is mental health. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It can determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. We need to take care of all parts of our health.
The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. Photo provided

The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. Photo provided

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Soybean Board Seeks Farmers Interested in Nomination

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) is looking for soybean farmers interested in filling one of Nebraska’s four director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB), for a three-year term. USB’s 77 volunteer farmer- leaders work on behalf of all U.S.
Front row: Gage Friesen, Samantha Ertzner, Hudson Urkoski, Allie Howell, Rylee Ackerson, Haden Helgoth, Ayden Hans, McKinley Warnick, Elanie Sweet. Back row: Wyatt Urkoski, Adam Behrens, Nathan Ertzner, Emily Ackerson, Kenzie Wruble, Hailey Lindburg, Kyleigh Farley, Esperanza Lesiak, Gavin Morris, and Yessica Barrios. Photo Provided

Front row: Gage Friesen, Samantha Ertzner, Hudson Urkoski, Allie Howell, Rylee Ackerson, Haden Helgoth, Ayden Hans, McKinley Warnick, Elanie Sweet. Back row: Wyatt Urkoski, Adam Behrens, Nathan Ertzner, Emily Ackerson, Kenzie Wruble, Hailey Lindburg, Kyleigh Farley, Esperanza Lesiak, Gavin Morris, and Yessica Barrios. Photo Provided

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High Plains Inducts Students into National Honor Society

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11, the HPC National Honor Society inducted new members into their organization. 9 new members joined the group this year, almost doubling the number of members in the select organization.
Blake Shelton is coming Lincoln. Subscribe to the Polk County News for a chance to win tickets. Elevate Marketing Photo

Blake Shelton is coming Lincoln. Subscribe to the Polk County News for a chance to win tickets. Elevate Marketing Photo

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Subscribe to PCN & You May Go See Blake Shelton

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The Polk County News has a pair of tickets to the Blake Shelton concert on Thursday, Feb. 16 to give away. The concert will be at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. The winner is responsible for their own transportation and parking.

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Polk Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
On Sunday January 15, the Senior Center hosted a Sunday Fun Day. The group played card games and pool before enjoying a light supper. Upcoming events will be our special dinner on Monday January 30. Please reserve your meal by Monday January 23.

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Polk Library

Becky Carlstrom, Librarian
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Here is hoping that everyone is staying healthy in this new year! I have been busy processing the 125 books that we received from the Pilcrow Grant.

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Urkoski Named to Doane AD’s Honor Roll

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Doane Athletics is introducing a new academic honor this year that will be awarded each semester, the Athletic Director’s Semester Honor Roll and High Honor Roll. The academic honor is awarded to student-athletes who fulfill their athletic requirement while maintaining a 3.