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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.

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CCC Announces Fall Semester Honor Lists

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College has announced the names of full-time students who earned spots on the President’s and Dean’s honor lists for the 2022 fall semester.
Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News. They are joined by Calvin, 11, Penny, 8, Charlie, 5, and Timmy, 1. PCN photo

Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News. They are joined by Calvin, 11, Penny, 8, Charlie, 5, and Timmy, 1. PCN photo

Here We Grow Again

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Polk County News enters 2023 and is pleased to announce its continued growth by adding two additional owners. Rick and Kimberly Holtz have joined Sparrow Publications, the parent company of the Polk County News.
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is sworn into office on Thursday. The Nebraska Legislature also returned to work last week. Photo provided

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Hughes Hits Ground Running

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
LINCOLN — The new legislative session kicked off last week and newly elected State Senator Jana Hughes is hitting the ground running. Hughes joined the other 48 senators on Wednesday, Jan. 4 for the first day of the session. The first five days saw more than 250 bills introduced.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Polk County Elected Officials Take Oath of Office

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
County officials include (left to right) surveyor Chris Hays, Commissioner (district 1) Mike Boss, Commissioner (district 2) Ron Boruch, Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig, Attorney Chris Johnson, Assessor Jodi Krance, Treasurer Barb Swanson and Clerk Debbie Girard.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Sheriff Deputies Receive Promotions

News Staff
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Two Polk County Sheriffs Deputies recently were promoted. Eric Allen (left) was promoted to Chief Deputy and Jarred Norseen was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Allen has served for 15 years and Norseen for 16 years, currently working on night shift.

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High Plains Hall of Fame Class Announced Jan. 28

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
The #HPCStorm Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor outstanding alumni, contributors, and teams of High Plains Community, Polk, Hordville, Clarks, and Polk-Hordville. The Hall of Fame Committee is always accepting nominations. Send your nominations to: https:// tinyurl.