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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!
Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

Polk County residents have been without a pharmacy since mid-January. Soon that will change. Photo illustration

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New Pharmacy Coming to Osceola

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — A new pharmacy is coming to Polk County. Central City-based Trav’s U-Save Pharmacy is expanding to Osceola. Owner Travis Kuchar said the pharmacy could open as soon as May. “If everything goes well, ideally it would be May or June,” he said. “I think I am ahead of schedule.
Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Fifth and sixth grade Spelling Bee winners include: First Jerry Carlson of High Plains (6th), second Brynn Wadas of High Plains (6th), third Mason Alexander of Osceola (5th) and fourth Braylon Duncan of Cross County (5th). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Area Students Can Spell S-U-C-C-E-S-S

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Wednesday, February 22nd was the annual Polk County Spelling Bee held at the Osceola High School new gym. The morning competition was for fifth and sixth graders, and afternoon for seventh and eighth graders.
Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

Bryan Health will be on hand for health screenings at the March 7 Spring Health Fair. This is the 15th year for the annual event. Photo provided

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Annie Jeffrey Annual Spring Health Fair Slated for March 7

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
OSCEOLA — Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center is always taking precautionary steps to protect our patients, community members and staff from the exposure and spread of any illness including COVID-19.
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Destination Imagination Finishes First

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The Cross County 5th grade Destination Imagination team got first place in Improv at regionals recently. The team is comprised of Back row left: Emma Frazier, Sophia Phillips, Cedrynna Rystrom, Coach Amanda McLean. Front row left: Olivia Linn, Bentley McLean and Sawyer Palik.
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Last Week Cross County FFA Celebrated FFA Week

News Staff
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The FFA partnered with Central Valley Ag and the Fire Departments from Clarks and Polk. Elementary students were able to tour the HPC Animal Lab and learn about grain safety and how to rescue a person trapped in grain.