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Sadie Person, 2, and her sisters Autry, 7, and Jolie escape the "Toxic Slide" Friday night at Polk's July 1 celebration. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

Sadie Person, 2, and her sisters Autry, 7, and Jolie escape the "Toxic Slide" Friday night at Polk's July 1 celebration. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

Polk Celebrates 4th of July

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Polk was the place to be Friday night for the July 1 Celebration. Food, fun and fireworks were on the menu as the village celebrated Independence.

Polk Library

Becky Carlstrom Polk Public Librarian
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
The Polk Public Library is planning a mystery/riddle party for ages 4 to 12 years of age on Wednesday, July 20th from 1:00 to 2:30 at the Polk Library. Come and solve the mysteries and riddles and enjoy a snack with us!! Please RSVP to 402-363-7035 before July 15th so I know how many to plan on.
Becky Carlstrom is the new librarian in Polk. Photo by Rick Holtz

Becky Carlstrom is the new librarian in Polk. Photo by Rick Holtz

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Familiar Face at Polk Library

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
POLK — There is a familiar face in the stacks at the library. Becky Carlstrom recently became the librarian at the Polk Library. While new in the position, she is no stranger to residents of Polk. Carlstrom has worked as a special needs paraprofessional for High Plains Schools for nearly 35 years.
Rori Wiseman, left, plays defense on Braxton Borer last week at Osceola Schools Youth Basketball Camp before the camp session began. Zane Bise works on his mid-range jump shot before the camp session began. Camps continued this week as the Lil'Dawgs Football Camp kicked off Monday and Tuesday and continues today and Friday for first through third grade and fourth through eighth grade. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

Rori Wiseman, left, plays defense on Braxton Borer last week at Osceola Schools Youth Basketball Camp before the camp session began. Zane Bise works on his mid-range jump shot before the camp session began. Camps continued this week as the Lil'Dawgs Football Camp kicked off Monday and Tuesday and continues today and Friday for first through third grade and fourth through eighth grade. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

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Schools Out for Summer, But Staffs Remain Busy

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
School may be out for the summer, but there still is plenty of action taking place at schools all across the nation and Polk County is no different. From school maintenance to summer camps, meals or teachers working to improve ahead of the next school year, schools are staying busy.