Polk

Renew Now! Subscriptions Going Up January 1, 2023

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Due to rising costs of gas and postage, subscription prices are going up as of January 1st. An annual subscription in Nebraska will be $40 (an increase of $5) and out of Nebraska will be $45 (also an increase of $5). This is still a great deal, and more comparable to other newspapers our size.

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Ricketts To Seek Senate Seat

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
LINCOLN, Neb.– Tuesday, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced his intention to seek the appointment to serve as the state’s next U.S. senator.

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St. Paul Lutheran Christmas Program

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
A Christmas program titled “The Shepherd’s Story” will be presented by the young people at St. Paul Lutheran in Osceola. This will be during the 10:45 a.m. church service on Sunday, December 11th. All are welcome to come enjoy the program and stay for cookies and coffee following the program.

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Court News: For the Record

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
For dates up to November 19, 2022: Jesus M. Mendoza, driving under suspension or before reinstatement $100 fine, fail to appear or comply $150 fine Wilson A.

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Immunization Clinics Dec. 14, 19

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, December 14th from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, December 19th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Polk County was hit with the first true snowfall of the season this week. Tuesday morning started with a freezing rain and sleet. By mid-morning the freezing rain turned over to a blowing snow.
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County Elects New County Attorney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
OSCEOLA — Polk County is losing our attorneys. Polk County attorney Ronald Colling will be hanging up his hat soon, as well as Stromsburg city attorney Jim Papik. That left some towns looking for a new city/ village attorney and the county looking for one also.

Turkey Winners Come From Clarks, Osceola, Shelby and Stromsburg

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Sixteen families are feasting on turkeys this holiday season after winning a free turkey in the Polk County News Turkey Giveaway. More than 160 entries were submitted into the contest this year. Readers were given a chance to cutout the entry form and return it to 16 locations around Polk County.
Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

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Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
OSCEOLA — For the last six years, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola has been a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. These shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, clothes and personal hygiene items may be the only gift a child will receive.