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Update on Polk County Day Care Situation

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
A few weeks ago we published an article noting that Polk County needs more day care. We have had some responses and wanted to follow up. Lisa Benson of Shelby works for Providers Network. She helps day care providers get started.

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Foundation Starts in Stromsburg

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — A group of people in Stromsburg are motivated to start a foundation, and they are making plans and taking steps to do that. Cale Pallas, Cheri Giannou, Sherry Oberg, Troy Lindsley and Ross Eller are the group who have been meeting to discuss a community foundation.
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Robotics Teams Head to State Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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.

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Area Athletes Compete in NAIA Championships

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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.

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National Nutrition Month

News Staff
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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.
Charles and Neeli Noyd are leading a class in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Charles and Neeli Noyd are leading a class in Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Take Baby Steps to Get Control of Your Finances

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
STROMSBURG — Charles and Neeli Noyd have been helping people budget and get out of debt for 12 years off and on. Many years ago Charles and Neeli went to a Dave Ramsey seminar. They knew this was a way they could get out of debt and live financially free.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The foot doctor will be at the Viking Center on Wednesday, March 15th from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call Judy Beatty for an appointment 402-764-3950.

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Blood Pressure Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Walk-ins are welcome any day during office hours.

Sign up for 4-H

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
For those interested in joining Polk County 4-H mark your calendars for Thursday afternoon, March 16! From 4-6 p.m. that day, at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop, you can enroll in 4-H, get a sneak peak of the upcoming summer workshops, and get a free smoothie just for enrolling!