Stromsburg

Stromsburg resident Lisa Shoup was recently accepted to record in a national choir. PCN file photo

Stromsburg resident Lisa Shoup was recently accepted to record in a national choir. PCN file photo

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Lisa Shoup Selected for National Choir

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Lisa Shoup recently tried out to be a part of a national choir that records music. The choir is Praise & Harmony and was started by the founders of the group Acapella. Acapella may be familiar to people as the group started in the 1980s and have won Grammy awards.

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The “High Line Cutoff”

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Before the state and federal highway systems came to be, back when every road was a dirt road, the first generation of motorists prompted a “better roads” movement. Localities were interested in seeing that these “named” roads went through their towns, promoting travel and business.

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Library News

Summer Library Grand Finale By Laura Alt
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Hallå! Hello! I thought I’d drop a line. It has been a busy month at the Library. I am currently in the process of cataloguing the 100 children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers.

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Res-Q Shoppe

Lee Braasch
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
CONGRATULATIONS to the Cross County Girls’ Basketball Team! All the community will be cheering for you in Lincoln on Thursday morning. Hopefully the boys’ basketball team will make it to state also, and if not, they have all had a very good season.

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Two Parks Running Club

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Two Parks Running Club will hold their annual meeting on Monday, March 6th from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Rose Colored Glass. At this meeting you can learn about the club and sign up for 2023 membership.
Dennis Jasper, Darla and Rick Boroviak, and Tyler Lindburg are pictured with the new water softener system installed at Midwest Covenant Home. Dennis installed the original system over 40 years ago with the help of his (now) son-in-law Rick. Dennis, who resides in The Plaza at Midwest Covenant Home got to be 'on the job' again as Rick and Tyler installed the new system.

Dennis Jasper, Darla and Rick Boroviak, and Tyler Lindburg are pictured with the new water softener system installed at Midwest Covenant Home. Dennis installed the original system over 40 years ago with the help of his (now) son-in-law Rick. Dennis, who resides in The Plaza at Midwest Covenant Home got to be 'on the job' again as Rick and Tyler installed the new system.

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Stromsburg Soft Water Installs New System at Midwest Covenant Home

Erin Dickey
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Over 40 years ago, a young chap accompanied Mr. Dennis Jasper on big water softener install. The local nursing home, Midwest Covenant Home was needing a water softener and Stromsburg Soft Water was hired to do the job.
The kids always enjoy age-appropriate games each week.

The kids always enjoy age-appropriate games each week.

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His Kids Program Ministers to Preschoolers

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STROMSBURG — Every Wednesday evening during the school year preschoolers gather at Stromsburg Baptist Church to learn God’s Word. They sing songs, play a Bible game and learn a verse to recite. There is also a small craft and snack. This is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Celebrating 50 years of marriage. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Celebrating 50 years of marriage. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Sweetheart Banquet: Long Marriages Honored

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Love was in the air on Saturday in Stromsburg for the Sweetheart Banquet. Arnie and Donna Hellbusch, Ken & Pat Everingham, and Larry and Cindy David. They were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Health Department moving to Stromsburg

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Polk County Health Department will soon have a new home. Polk County is in the process of purchasing the old Yungdahl’s Apothecary building in Stromsburg, which is located on the Square at 313 Commercial St. The county is set to close on the building April 1.
Congratulations to the Osceola Cheer and Dance Team! Members of the team (as shown) are: Front Row: Sophomore Melinn Roberts, Freshman Camryn Peterson, Sophomore Janna Roberts, Freshman Emersyn Prososki, Sophomore Sadie Sterup. Back Row: Junior Taylin Sanley, Senior Kirsten Glatter, Junior Kenzie Tonniges. Photo provided by Osceola Schools photo

Congratulations to the Osceola Cheer and Dance Team! Members of the team (as shown) are: Front Row: Sophomore Melinn Roberts, Freshman Camryn Peterson, Sophomore Janna Roberts, Freshman Emersyn Prososki, Sophomore Sadie Sterup. Back Row: Junior Taylin Sanley, Senior Kirsten Glatter, Junior Kenzie Tonniges. Photo provided by Osceola Schools photo

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Dance Teams Place at State in Grand Island

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Three Polk County cheer and dance teams competed on Friday at the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City were on hand for the competition. And the Dazzlers did not return home empty-handed.