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Egg Hunt is Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The third annual Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 8 starting at 11 a.m. at Buckley Park. The Easter bunny is scheduled to make an appearance. There will be free hot dogs and chips, and games.
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Cross County Robotics U.S. Open

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Cross County Open teams O5155S and O5155J competed at the Create U.S. Open in Council Bluffs over the weekend. On the final day of the US Open, robotics team O5155S looked to battle up from 23rd and O5155J finished in a respectable 7th. The teams partnered up to finish 6th place.
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Stromsburg Business Closing in May

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
STROMSBURG — After 4 years, Untamed Roan in Stromsburg is closing. Owner Kristin Nuttelman has expressed this change is due to her life changes. She stated on her Facebook page that she “would like to start with a heartfelt Thank You for your support over the last 4 years.

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A Funny Mixup

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
A story which appeared in 1931 under the heading, “A Funny Mixup” may still be amusing today.

Swedish Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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.

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National Public Health Week

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
National Public Health Week is April 3-9. This year’s theme is “Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health.” This theme highlights that culture shapes our health. This can look different for everyone. The community we are born into affects how we deal with health.
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

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Inventure Day Teaches Students How to be Entrepreneurs

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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

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AWANA Continues to Teach Kids About Jesus Christ

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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

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Cross County Students Job Shadow Businesses

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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

News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Cross County held their annual basketball jamboree to raise money for the summer band trip. The team called “Rubber Duckies” was crowned the champion.