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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 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.