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Get a Flu Shot in October

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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.
Spencer Tedford receives the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in Clarks on Tuesday. Receiving it for him was his wife, Ludmilla 'Millie' Tedford. Pictured left to right is Jason Morris, Sharon Russell, Mille, Barb Micek and Jarod Zoucha. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Spencer Tedford receives the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in Clarks on Tuesday. Receiving it for him was his wife, Ludmilla 'Millie' Tedford. Pictured left to right is Jason Morris, Sharon Russell, Mille, Barb Micek and Jarod Zoucha. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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MEDAL OF HONOR

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
CLARKS — When Spencer Tedford joined the army in 1941, he was an under-age New Hampshire lumberjack. He was assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas after his training. In 1943, he was one of many men who volunteered for a “dangerous and hazardous” mission which included serving in India and northern Burma.

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Annie Jeffrey Health Fair October 4th

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is always taking precautionary steps to protect our patients, community members and staff from the exposure and spread of any illness including COVID-19.
Wheeler Wins Football Contest For Week Four

Wheeler Wins Football Contest For Week Four

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Wheeler Wins Football Contest For Week Four

News Staff
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Dean Wheeler of Osceola is this week’s Polk County News Football Contest winner! He only missed two entries. Runner-up also missing two was Dennis Koinzan of Stromsburg. They both missed the upset games of Texas versus Texas Tech and Oklahoma losing to Kansas State.

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Governor in favor of voter ID

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Gov. Pete Ricketts said Monday that Nebraskans should be required to show photographic identification before voting, even though he acknowledged there have been few cases of voter fraud in the state. “The time to try to correct your system is not after you discover there’s fraud,” he said.

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Polk Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Thanks to all who came out to enjoy our Hot Ham and Cheese Fund Raiser. We appreciate your support! October is right around the corner with our business meeting on October 3rd at 10:30 a.m. and Polk hosts the County Pitch at 1:30. Tuesday October 4 is pedicures so sign up now as it is coming fast.
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STORM ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
September 28 - Board of Ed. Budget Hearing 28 - FFA Careers in Ag Day 29 - Early Dismissal 1:30 PM 29 - P-T Conferences 29 - SB at Pierce 30 - FB vs.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

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Immunization Clinics Oct. 12,17

News Staff
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday October 12th, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, October 17th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.