Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

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.

Governor-Elect Jim Pillen Announces Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol

LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen announced he will be retaining Colonel John Bolduc as the Superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol.

Polk Library

We have so much to be thankful for and I hope you all had great food, family, and fellowship on this Thanksgiving Holiday! The Polk Public Library was host to the County Librarian meeting on November 18th. Thank you Shelby and Osceola for all your help and encouragement!

Veterans’ Day at High Plains

High Plains celebrated Veteran's Day on Friday. The school welcomed veterans and community members for the annual program.

PCN Contest Winner

Wendy Pokorney was the winner of the Polk County News online contest for the month of October. Subscribers were given the opportunity to send us an email to set up their free online account for the Polk County News website and be entered into a drawing for Chamber Bucks. Congrats, Wendy!

Sheriff to Serve on State Advisory Committee

LINCOLN — Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced appointments for numerous boards and commissions on Tuesday. Included in the list of appointments was Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig of Osceola being appointed to the Racial Profiling Advisory Committee.

Polk Senior Center

Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner--a time to let go of the negative and focus on the good things we enjoy. So with that in mind here's just a few of my thankful thoughts.

Polk Library

Hello from the Polk Public Library. When making your Christmas list, please remember the Polk Public Library’s donation drive. We are collecting socks and underwear. They will be given to a homeless shelter or a mission that serves families.

Immunization Clinics Nov. 21

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.