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Using a 7-iron Kylie Johnston recorded an ace on the No. 2 par 3, 145-yard hole. Photo was provided.

Using a 7-iron Kylie Johnston recorded an ace on the No. 2 par 3, 145-yard hole. Photo was provided.

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ACE AT RYAN HILL

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Final Weekend Caps Successful 2026 Cornhusker State Games

News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Lincoln, Neb. —The 2026 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday following its second and final weekend of competition, with events taking place across Nebraska, including Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Columbus, Grand Island, North Platte and other communities.
Osceola volleyball. Photo provided.

Osceola volleyball. Photo provided.

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Bulldogs and Huskies Wind Down Summer Volleyball Camps

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA- Both Osceola and Shelby-RC volleyball teams are wrapping up summer camps this week as the fall sports season and the first practices of the year are just a few weeks away.
Golf News

Golf News

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Golf News

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OSCEOLA- The League Golf season is underway and the Polk County News will hopefully keep you updated with scores weekly from action at Ryan Hill Golf Course.Both the women, men and senior scores will be posted weekly as we receive them.
Shelby-RC head football coach Zach Kubik helps to get players in the right positions during the Huskies summer team camp last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Shelby-RC head football coach Zach Kubik helps to get players in the right positions during the Huskies summer team camp last week. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Young Kids Get Their Chance to Step Up

Ken Kush
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
SHELBY- A group of seniors who left their mark on the Shelby- RC football program with a four-year record of 33-9 have moved on.
Seven SOS Seniors played in their final home game for the Rebels last Thursday night against Milford. From left to right; Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell, Tommie Rediger, Eli Fjell, Cooper Stelling and Ruger Webb. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Seven SOS Seniors played in their final home game for the Rebels last Thursday night against Milford. From left to right; Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell, Tommie Rediger, Eli Fjell, Cooper Stelling and Ruger Webb. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Seniors Bounce Back After Rough Start To Week

Ken Kush
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OSCEOLA- The SOS Seniors had a pair of games last week on their home diamond and they could not have been more different from each other.On Tuesday the Rebels hosted Seward Legion Post 33 and the visitors needed just three innings as they shutout the home team 17-0.
Ashlyn Long of Blue River singles against GACC. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

Ashlyn Long of Blue River singles against GACC. PCN file photo by Ken Kush.

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2025-2026 Area High School Sports Year in Review

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
August 28 Blue River Softball Off to 4-1 Start Blue River defeated GACC 8-4 and Twin River 3-2 on opening night. They defeated North Bend (8-0) and Southern Diller-Odell (7-4) and lost to Fort Calhoun 12-4 over the weekend.
SOS Juniors second baseman Easton Cattau is unable to apply the tag at second base in time as the PWG base runner is able to slide to the inside of the second base bag. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SOS Juniors second baseman Easton Cattau is unable to apply the tag at second base in time as the PWG base runner is able to slide to the inside of the second base bag. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Juniors Season Ends in Silver Creek at Area C-5

Ken Kush
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
SILVER CREEK- The Class C Area 5 Juniors District Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday at Ralph Jilg Field in Silver Creek.One loss in the tournament and you put yourself in a do-or-die situation to keep your season alive.