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Cross County Volleyball 2025 members include; front (L-R)- Saphira Osentowski, Cortina Donnelly, Edie Peterson, Sydney Hengelfelt, Ava Pruter, Ansdale von Hackewitz “Veldi”. Second row- Hadley Larson, Ella Cramer, Finley Peterson, Eastyn David, Selah Gehring. Third row- Jaelynn Piyper, Chloe Johnston, Harley Hedrick, Sophia anson. Back row- HC Emmie Finkral, coach Haley Koch, coach Violet Peterson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Cross County Volleyball 2025 members include; front (L-R)- Saphira Osentowski, Cortina Donnelly, Edie Peterson, Sydney Hengelfelt, Ava Pruter, Ansdale von Hackewitz “Veldi”. Second row- Hadley Larson, Ella Cramer, Finley Peterson, Eastyn David, Selah Gehring. Third row- Jaelynn Piyper, Chloe Johnston, Harley Hedrick, Sophia anson. Back row- HC Emmie Finkral, coach Haley Koch, coach Violet Peterson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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COUGARS JOIN THE RANKS OF D1-SCHEDULE CHALLENGING

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
STROMSBURG – It’s been just a few weeks since her wedding day and Cross County volleyball coach Emmie Finkral could be excused for not feeling her honeymoon period with new beau Matthew was long enough.Volleyball season can be a grind at the high school level and her hubby is fairly new to the...
The Osceola Bulldogs 2025 football team, front (L-R); First Row ( L to R): Leland Rice, Hunter Baumert, Joshua Sandman, Alex Merry, Aden Feezell. Second Row; Milo Gehring, Kamdyn Udey, Brody Walker, Jarrett Althouse, Brayden Santos, Brycen Kula, Brant Gabel, Tavenn Lamonde. Back Row; Dan Theis, Luke Ericson, Jaxon Lassek, Braylon Peterson, Kolton Barr, Cooper Yungdahl, Brenden Gabel, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jackson Winslow, Andy Roberts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

The Osceola Bulldogs 2025 football team, front (L-R); First Row ( L to R): Leland Rice, Hunter Baumert, Joshua Sandman, Alex Merry, Aden Feezell. Second Row; Milo Gehring, Kamdyn Udey, Brody Walker, Jarrett Althouse, Brayden Santos, Brycen Kula, Brant Gabel, Tavenn Lamonde. Back Row; Dan Theis, Luke Ericson, Jaxon Lassek, Braylon Peterson, Kolton Barr, Cooper Yungdahl, Brenden Gabel, Landon Winslow, Landan Drozd, Jackson Winslow, Andy Roberts. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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Osceola Bulldogs Football will Feature Experience, Size and Depth

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
OSCEOLA- The Osceola Bulldogs will feature a balanced attack this year as they return several experienced players from the 2024 team that posted a 2-6 record.Most of the Bulldogs problems in 2024 was that their defense allowed 38.13 points per game, while the offense put up 17.75 points and an...

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FROM THE CORN ROWS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Most of you are probably wondering what the heck I’m talking back when I talk about cleaning my garage during football season.Hear is a little bit of background as to what I am referring to.Over the past several years I have walked away from the TV and went outside and cleaned my garage when the...
Dalton Pokorney and Kelby Neujahr played in the Kiwanis All-Star Baseball Game in Wahoo. Neujahr was named the MVP of the game. Photo provided.

Dalton Pokorney and Kelby Neujahr played in the Kiwanis All-Star Baseball Game in Wahoo. Neujahr was named the MVP of the game. Photo provided.

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REBELS AT ALL-STAR GAME

News Staff
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Osceola junior Bella Recker gives the Osceola Bulldogs several options at the net. As a sophomore she was second on team in kills with 200. PCN file photo.

Osceola junior Bella Recker gives the Osceola Bulldogs several options at the net. As a sophomore she was second on team in kills with 200. PCN file photo.

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QUEENS OF THE COURT: TOP RETURNING AREA VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Polk County News area coverage volleyball teams were shutout from making the state tournament field in their respective classes in 2024.Despite that, three of the four teams posted winning records with High Plains going 21-10 and losing in the subdistrict finals to eventual D1 State runner-up...

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AREA VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULES

Cross County
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
CROSS COUNTYAugust28 at Fullerton 7 p.m. September2 Thayer Central 7 p.m.4 at Shelby-RC 7 p.m.9 BDS 7 p.m.11 Central City 7 p.m.16 Cross County Tri 5 p.m.18 at Heartand/Hampton Tri 5 p.m.20 Cross County Invite 9 a.m.23 David City 7 p.m.25 at Central Valley 7 p.m.30 at HSTC Invite TBD October2 at...

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FROM THE CORN ROWS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
I want my kids to grow up as responsible people who understand the importance of paying your bills, making sure you keep your wants list under control and spend money wisely so you have the money to put towards your needs which help to sustain life.

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2024 RETURNING STAT LEADERS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
KILLSKills-100 kills or more Sydney Hengelfelt, SR., CC 367 Ava Pruter, JR., CC 221 Bella Recker, JR., OSC 200 Kenzie Bartling, JR., OSC 189 Kaleigh Ruth, JR., SRC 172 Gracie Conkling, SR., OSC 153 Alexis Burritt, JR., OSC 136 Peyton Hofmann, SR., HP 117 Brooklyn Baker, SR., 106ACESAce Serves- 35...

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Storm causes Two Rivers campground closure

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Two Rivers State Recreation Area has been affected by a weekend storm, resulting in damage and closures.Riverside Campground is closed until further notice. Refunds and transfers will be offered. The river day-use area also is closed until further notice.
As a sophomore, Shelby-RC’s Carter Eickmeier (11) anchored the Huskies run game as he totaled 1,362 yards on 182 carries, averaging 151 yards per game. PCN file photo

As a sophomore, Shelby-RC’s Carter Eickmeier (11) anchored the Huskies run game as he totaled 1,362 yards on 182 carries, averaging 151 yards per game. PCN file photo

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GRIDIRON GIANTS-TOP RETURNING AREA FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Last high school football season the High Plains Storm and the Shelby- RC Huskies both made the state football playoffs in their respective classes.The Huskies who were one of the top teams in D1 for a large portion of the season defeated McCool Junction and Arapahoe, before losing to eventual D1...