Cross County Speech Performance

Ella Pinkelman and Revin Nyberg perform their district winning duet speech Monday night in the Cross County auditorium.

Governor Pillen Seeks Applicants for NPPD Board

LINCOLN, NE – Due to the vacancy in Subdivision 5 for the Nebraska Public Power District Board of Directors, Governor Jim Pillen is now accepting applications to fill the vacancy.

Governor Pillen Calls Upon PSC to Focus on Rail Safety

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen reacted to media reports that the Nebraska Public Service Commission has failed to employ a railroad track safety inspector for two decades. He is calling on the agency to refocus efforts to protect public safety.

Southeast Nebraska State Parks Make Many Improvements

Visitors to state park areas in southeast Nebraska will find enhanced day-use and camping amenities. Projects completed in 2022 or to be finished in 2023 will appeal to an array of park users.

Free Yoga Class for Beginners coming to Osceola March 24

The Polk County Health Dept, Four Corners Health Dept., and Polk County Senior Services are hosting a Free Yoga Class For Beginners. The class is March 24 at 1 p.m. St Vincent Catholic Hall, Osceola. This is an opportunity to learn about Yoga, or get reacquainted with Yoga.

Robotics Teams Head to State Competition

Cross County is sending two robotics teams to the 2023 Nebraska State VEX Robotics Championship this weekend in Omaha. Team 5155A (Andrew Dubas, Dane Holtzen and Brett Williams) and Teams 5155E (Marshall Johansen, Sam Haug and Talon Carter) will compete at North High School beginning on Friday.

Area Athletes Compete in NAIA Championships

BROOKINGS, S.D.— Area residents participated in the 2023 NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championship at Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex on the campus of South Dakota State University. The event was Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Josi Noble of Stromsburg was the second leg of Women’s Distance Medley.

National Nutrition Month

Each year during the month of March we recognize National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Fuel for the Future. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind: Eat with the environment in mind. Consider growing your own food in your home or in a backyard garden.