Stromsburg

Steady Wing (comprised of Shelby-Rising City students) won the People's Choice Award as voted by the other Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City eighth grade students. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Steady Wing (comprised of Shelby-Rising City students) won the People's Choice Award as voted by the other Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City eighth grade students. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Inventure Day Teaches Students How to be Entrepreneurs

SHELBY — Polk County eighth graders are well on their way to becoming the next generation of entrepreneurs. Last week more than 70 eighth grade students gathered at Shelby- Rising City for Inventure Day.
Every Wednesday close to 60 kids attend the AWANA programs at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church. The club held Picture Night on March 22. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Every Wednesday close to 60 kids attend the AWANA programs at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church. The club held Picture Night on March 22. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

AWANA Continues to Teach Kids About Jesus Christ

The Stromsburg AWANA Club is currently in their 42nd year and meets every Wednesday, from 6:30-8:10 p.m. at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church, 9th and Main.
PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Cross County Students Job Shadow Businesses

All juniors will complete a job shadow. Some students go to more than one, and some businesses host more than one student. Cross County School thanks the businesses for their tremendous support of the program. Gage Walker learns from owner Scott Fowler at Burg Auto.
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Cross County Jamboree

Cross County held their annual basketball jamboree to raise money for the summer band trip. The team called “Rubber Duckies” was crowned the champion.

NCPA Academic All-State Awards

The Nebraska SchoolActivities Association (NSAA) is pleased to announce the student recipients of the Winter 2022-2023 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
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Nyberg Visits Offutt Air Force Base

Marivel Nyberg of Stromsburg visited the Offutt Air Force Base New Parent Support Program. Early this year Marivel sought donations for infants and toddlers of military families for her FCCLA project. On March 22nd she delivered the items to the Family Advocacy Dept.

Swedish Festival

Plans are moving forward for the June 16-18 Stromsburg Swedish Midsommar Festival. The next planning meeting will be held at the Stromsburg Public Library on Tuesday, April 11, starting at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Committee heads are encouraged to attend at least one meeting.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Local Author Book Signing

The Osceola Library hosted local author, Alena Mentink, for a book signing for her second book which is just released “A Bargain to Keep.” Mentink will be at the Stromsburg Library on April 8, starting at 10:30 a.m., if you missed her in Osceola.
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the colon or rectum, it is called colorectal cancer. Sometimes it is called colon cancer, for short.

Covenant Home Clips

Oh what joy to see smiles on the faces of our residents! It doesn’t take much—a simple greeting, a hug, a word of encouragement, helping with a puzzle or game or craft—all are simple things which bring smiles to our dear elders.