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Ranch Rodeo Makes Debut at Polk County Fair Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
There will be a new grandstand event at the 2022 Polk County Fair! Kicking off the fair on Thursday will be a Ranch Rodeo! This rodeo features 4-man teams that must complete three events in less than four minutes.
From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
LINCOLN – This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

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Animal Shows, Exhibits Return to County Fair

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Polk County Fair is underway, though most of the action does not begin until next week. Three 4-H events are already in the books, as the 4-H Communications, Culinary Challenge and Horticulture Judging contests took place at the fairgrounds Wednesday.
Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Plenty of Entertainment, Food All Week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
There is plenty to do each day at the Polk County Fair. While some people get excited to see their 4-H’er show animals, other people are more into the food and entertainment side of the fair. The United Methodist Church Food Stand is open Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 7 a.
The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

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Housing Market Begins Slowing

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
If home is where the heart is, then finding a new home has felt like a heart attack in recent months. The real estate market has been red hot for months, with homes selling as soon as they hit the market. But don’t look for the housing market to stay that way forever.

Golf Scramble pays for summer camps

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The third annual Dennis Gray Memorial 4-Person Golf Scramble returns at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 The scramble is at Valley View Golf Course in Central City. Proceeds from the scramble help offset the cost for High Plains students attending summer camps for athletic and other activities.

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Polk Library News

Becky Carlstrom
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Polk Public Library will be open Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come in and check out what we have to offer and cool off while you are enjoying the High Plains Community School cheerleaders car show. Come and check out the cars and the library. Hope to see many new faces!!
HPC Storm 10 & Under softball team finished fourth place in their league tournament. The team consists of Adlee Grigsby (front left), Zemi Gehring, Ava Lindburg, Izzy Helgoth, MaKenna Fuhrman, Kimber Majerus (back left), Zaydalin Johannes, Peyton Van Pelt, Taya Hans, Paisyn Edwards, Kinley Spurling.

HPC Storm 10 & Under softball team finished fourth place in their league tournament. The team consists of Adlee Grigsby (front left), Zemi Gehring, Ava Lindburg, Izzy Helgoth, MaKenna Fuhrman, Kimber Majerus (back left), Zaydalin Johannes, Peyton Van Pelt, Taya Hans, Paisyn Edwards, Kinley Spurling.

Storm Finish 4th in League

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 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.