Mountain Lion Lottery Application Period

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits November 7 – December 14, 2022, for the 2023 hunting season. Permits are available only to Nebraska residents, who may have one permit per calendar year.

Polk Senior Center News

Fall has arrived and October is a busy month at the center. We’ve been having a great turn out for our “Healthier You” exercise group led by Sue Daley and Avis Blase. This meets every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 AM. All are welcome. October 31: County pool at 1:30 PM at Polk.

Mental Illness Awareness

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of October, we take time for mental illness awareness. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood.

Closing Remarks at Polk County Patriot Meeting

Editors Note: The following was the closing statement at the Polk County Patriots meeting Tonight we are here celebrating - We the People!

Red Ribbon Week Returns

POLK — Red Ribbon Week returns next week at High Plains Community Schools. Monday:  Red Day. HPC students pledge to be drug-free and bully-free. Wear red to support the pledge. Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs. Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey.

Polk Library

Hello from the Polk Public Library! Harvest is in full swing and by the time this is printed, some will be done! Stay safe farmers!

Polk Senior Center

Several from the community enjoyed coffee and rolls and a presentation by the High Plains school at the Senior Center on Monday. Superintendent Kim Beran and Grade school principal Brea Holgoth and students Roberta Hines and Mario Lesiak gave us information about what is going on in our school.

Motorists Urged to Use Caution to Avoid Collisions With Deer

Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has suggestions to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.

Get a Flu Shot in October

The Polk County Health Department will be giving flu shots in the senior/community centers at the following locations. Please REGISTER for an appointment at the location of your choice. Bring your Medicare card.