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Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

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New Pharmacy Coming to Osceola

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

OSCEOLA — A new pharmacy is coming to Polk County. Central City-based Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy is expanding to Osceola. Owner Travis Kuchar said the pharmacy could open as soon as May. “If everything goes well, ideally it would be May or June,” he said. “I think I am ahead of schedule.

Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Area Students Can Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

OSCEOLA — Wednesday, February 22nd was the annual Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Osceola High School new gym. The morning competition was for fifth and sixth graders, and afternoon for seventh and eighth graders.

Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Annual Spring Health Fair Slated for March 7

News Staff

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

OSCEOLA — 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.

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Polk Library News

Becky Carlstrom

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

By Becky Carlstrom Polk Public Librarian Hello from the Polk Public Library. I love seeing the beautiful sunlight streaming through the window. After the cold temperatures last week, I won’t complain about the sun being in my eyes!

High Plains FFA members

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High Plains FFA Celebrates National FFA Week

News Staff

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

This week marks National FFA Week. High Plains FFA members: Front row: TJ Hiett, Cabot Archer, Mario Lesiak, Austin Van Housen, Hailey Lindburg, Kenzie Wruble.

Health Department moving to Stromsburg

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

STROMSBURG — The Polk County Health Department will soon have a new home. Polk County is in the process of purchasing the old Yungdahl’s Apothecary building in Stromsburg, which is located on the Square at 313 Commercial St. The county is set to close on the building April 1.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

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Area Cheer, Dance Teams Ready for State Competition

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Area cheer and dance teams are making final preparations for the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City will all be competing on Friday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. High Plains does not have a competitive team.

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.

Dwayne Harvill

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Sheriff Hires New Deputy

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Deputy Dwayne Harvill graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center on December 14, 2022 and began his career with the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately following.