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Above: Jay Bitner, NRD Engineer (left) and Jeff Ball (right) review the target locations to be surveyed for the aerial photogrammetry for Lincoln Creek around Aurora. Below right: Ball collects soils information for a watershed computer model. Photos provided by Upper Big Blue NRD.

Above: Jay Bitner, NRD Engineer (left) and Jeff Ball (right) review the target locations to be surveyed for the aerial photogrammetry for Lincoln Creek around Aurora. Below right: Ball collects soils information for a watershed computer model. Photos provided by Upper Big Blue NRD.

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EVERY PROJECT HAS A STORY

Chrystal Houston
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
When Jeff Ball retires this summer, he will have reached a career milestone: 45 years of service as a lead engineering technician with the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District. This achievement is somewhat unexpected, considering it’s a job he never applied for.
The Swedish Festival festivities moved over to the Evangelical Free Church because of rain. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

The Swedish Festival festivities moved over to the Evangelical Free Church because of rain. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Swedish Festival festivities moved because of rain

Rick Holtz
Friday, June 16, 2023
STROMSBURG — Not even rain can dampen their spirits. The 71st annual Swedish Festival came to a grinding halt Friday evening as heavy rains moved through Polk County.
Nancy Hengelfelt (RN, EMT trainer) talks to lifeguards as EMTs stand by in a mock accident at the Stromsburg pool. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Nancy Hengelfelt (RN, EMT trainer) talks to lifeguards as EMTs stand by in a mock accident at the Stromsburg pool. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Lifeguards Get Valuable Training

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
On Monday, June 3rd, the lifeguards worked with the ambulance personnel for a training. Ambulance trainer and RN Nancy Hengelfelt met at the pool with the lifeguards. They staged an accident at 6:45 p.m. Revin Nyberg was the “victim”. He was pulled out of the pool, and the lifeguards practiced CPR.

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Cross County Releases Honor Roll

4th Quarter
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
All A Honor Roll 7th Grade: Olive Peterson, Olivia Tandy 8th Grade: Jed Berggren, Jacob Forsberg, Finley Peterson 9th Grade: Nathaniel Avers, Emaree Dickey, Colton Duncan, Sam Haug, Sydney Hengelfelt, Kylie Moore, Eden Peterson, Cole Redden, Kirk Sparrow 10th Grade: Wyatt Hengelfelt, Lindee...

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Contest Winners

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Congratulations to the Stromsburg Swedish Midsommar Coloring Contest Winners for 2023! Age Group 3-5: Sylvie Peterson and Charlie Palik Age Group 6-8: Jaxon Phillips and Eden Tompkins Age Group 9-12: Molly Tandy and Olivia Linn Thank you to all the children that participated in the contest!
A new daycare will be opening soon in Stromsburg. Pictured is Katelynn Marker in the daycare during open house. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

A new daycare will be opening soon in Stromsburg. Pictured is Katelynn Marker in the daycare during open house. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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New Daycare Opens in Stromsburg

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
STROMSBURG — Stromsburg is getting a new daycare. The Stromsburg Planning Commission unanimously voted on Wednesday in favor of approving a special use permit to allow TNT Kids Childcare to open at 302 E. 4th St. The property is currently zoned residential, but was previously a doctor’s office.
CC Robotics Competes at Worlds

CC Robotics Competes at Worlds

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CC Robotics Competes at Worlds

News Staff
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Cross County robotics team 5155A competed in World competition in Dallas last week. The team consisted of Brett Williams, Dane Holtzen, and Andrew Dubas led by their sponsor Ben Hackett. They were off to a great start at the tournament winning 3-1.