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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Not only this newspaper, but papers from past homes and an urban daily are among our favorite reading materials. Add to that a free advertising paper that arrives at our doorstep unsolicited, which is also a good source of rubber bands. Mr.

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Two Parks Running Club

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 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.

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Northeast Community College Announces Graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
NORFOLK, Neb. - Two hundred fifty-three students completed their degree, diploma or certificate programs in summer and fall 2022 from Northeast Community College. One hundred-seventy- nine completed during the fall term while another seventy-four completed in the summer.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

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Area Cheer, Dance Teams Ready for State Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Area cheer and dance teams are making final preparations for the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City will all be competing on Friday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. High Plains does not have a competitive team.
Tyler Shoup may be just a junior at Cross County, but at 17-years-old he started his own detailing business out of his parent's garage. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Tyler Shoup may be just a junior at Cross County, but at 17-years-old he started his own detailing business out of his parent's garage. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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New Business in Stromsburg is Very ‘Detail’-Oriented

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
STROMSBURG — Tyler Shoup learned detailing from a local company in a previous job. He was let go as his employer wanted full-time employees. Tyler, a 17-year old junior from Cross County, couldn’t work full time. He quit wrestling, and wanted a job, but couldn’t find anything that interested him.
Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.
Pictured are FCCLA members who competed in District STAR competition. Photo provided by Cross County School

Pictured are FCCLA members who competed in District STAR competition. Photo provided by Cross County School

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Cross County FCCLA Members Advance to Compete at State

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
EXETER — Not even cold weather and January snow days could stop Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from succeeding in District STAR competitions.
Dwayne Harvill

Dwayne Harvill

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Sheriff Hires New Deputy

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Deputy Dwayne Harvill graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center on December 14, 2022 and began his career with the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately following.