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September is College Savings Month

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
LINCOLN — Governor Pete Ricketts is calling attention to the importance of saving for a loved one’s future education by issuing a proclamation declaring September as College Savings Month.

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Area residents Attend Nebraska Republican Convention

News Staff
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Report from Joe Rystrom, Delegate Grass roots movement bring changes to Nebraska GOP. It was an exciting time full of unexpected events. To begin with there were more people there than have been to the convention in many years. Many of the delegates were first-timers.
Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

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Area 4-H’ers on Display at State Fair

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
GRAND ISLAND — Polk County is well represented at the Nebraska State Fair. Over the weekend, 4-H projects were judged and fashion and livestock shows took place. Projects are now on display. The 4-H exhibits open every day at 10 a.m. in the FFA 4-H Building.

Polk Senior Center News

News Staff
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Greetings from the Polk Senior Center! Next week the center will be closed on Labor Day Sept. 5th. On Tuesday September 6, we have pedicures. If you would like a pedicure, just call the senior center at 402-765-2311 and we will help you set up an appointment.

STORM ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
September 1 - VB vs. East Butler/Giltner at Polk 5:30 PM 2 - FB vs. Central Valley at Clarks 7 PM 3 - SB at Albion 10 AM 5 - No School 6 - SB at Genoa 4:30 PM 6 - VB at Fullerton 6 PM 7 - 1:30 Dismissal for Teacher PD 8 - SB vs. Ord at Cross County 4:30 PM 8 - VB vs. Nebr.
Pictured are representatives from Black Hills Energy presenting the check to the Polk Bandstand committee: (Front row L to R) Mindy Mertz, Karen Stevens, and Jeff Hohnholt (back row) Nick Hatfield, Kathie Carlstrom and Dean Thomas. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Pictured are representatives from Black Hills Energy presenting the check to the Polk Bandstand committee: (Front row L to R) Mindy Mertz, Karen Stevens, and Jeff Hohnholt (back row) Nick Hatfield, Kathie Carlstrom and Dean Thomas. PCN Photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Polk Receives Donations to ‘Save the Bandstand’

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
POLK — The town of Polk has seen their bandstand deteriorate in recent years. The current bandstand was erected in 1921 and has had minor repairs over the years. Recently a committee formed to “Save the Bandstand.

STORM ACTIVITIES

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
August 24 - Early Dismissal 1:30 PM 25 - SB Tri at Cross County 25 - Special Board Meeting at Clarks 6:30 PM 26 - FB at BDS (Bruning) 7 PM 27 - SB Tourney at Wisner 11:30 AM 29 - FB (JH/JV) vs. EMF at Milligan 4:30 PM 30 - SB vs. St. Paul at Cross County 4:30 PM September 1 - VB vs.

HPC Little Cheer Camp Returns for 7th Year

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
CLARKS —The 7th annual HPC Little Cheer Camp returns Saturday, Sept. 24 at the High Plains football field in Clarks. The clinic is from 10-11 a.m. and is open to any boy or girl in preschool to 6th grade. Attendees will learn a cheer that will be performed at the Sept.
Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

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Meeting Students’ Needs

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg has been taking in school supplies through donations and purchases for six years, then she redistributes them to anyone who needs them. She started seeing this need in the community and surrounding area, and felt the Holy Spirit prompting her to address this need.

FFA Field Day coming Aug. 24

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
POLK — Orthman Research Farm FFA Field Day is right around the corner. Learn from Agronomic Professionals at FFA Field Day in Polk at the Orthman Research Farm on Aug. 24 from 10 a.n. to 2 p.m.