Stromsburg

Covenant Home Clips

Did you know there is actually a “Do a Grouch a Favor Day?” Of course, none of us know any grouches do we? In planning what to do for this special day, I looked up famous Grouches.
Carolyn Sipes of Osceola

Carolyn Sipes of Osceola

Birthday Card Showers

OPEN HOUSE /CARD SHOWER for Carolyn Sipes’ 90th Birthday Sunday, February 26, 2-3:45 p.m. at Good Samaritan Society, 600 Center Dr., Osceola, NE. 68651(Covid masks required in facility). If you're not able to attend, Mom would enjoy receiving cards at the address above.

Folkets Vän

By 1912 it was already time to replace the rails on the Stromsburg Branch of the Union Pacific, and that work was just being completed. This would be a good time to fill in some of the railroad news items that have been accumulating.

From the Desk of the Superintendent

Congratulations to Devin Nuttelman for being a district champion as a freshman and qualifying for the state wrestling tournament in Omaha this week! Best of luck to Devin as he wrestles for the gold medal!

Cross County Speech

David City results: Extemporaneous: Next in- Revin Nyberg: 6th Duet: Next in- Revin Nyberg & Ella Pinkleman: 2nd Info: Consolation- Addie Linn: 3rd JV- Kylie Moore: 5th Way to go speakers!

CSC Student Pfeifly Presented Composition

CHADRON, NE — Three Chadron State College students and one alum presented at the Sigma Tau Delta High Plains Regional Virtual Conference Oct. 15. The English honor society’s event opened Oct. 14 with an address by Rock Neelly, author of The Salt Fork Stations, followed by an open mic session.

Children’s Immunization Clinics

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.
Teams 5155E, consisting of Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen and Talon Carter, were the tournament champion and also won the skills and excellence awards at the 'Clash on the Platte' in Grand Island on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Teams 5155E, consisting of Sam Haug, Marshall Johansen and Talon Carter, were the tournament champion and also won the skills and excellence awards at the 'Clash on the Platte' in Grand Island on Saturday. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

CC Robotics Team Travels to Wisconsin

Cross County Robotics teams participated in two different events last week in two different states. Team 5155A, made up of Brett Williams, Dane Holtzen and Andrew Dubas, went to Green Bay, Wisconsin to compete. They went 2-0 on qualification matches for the first day.
Ross Eller, Pastor Mike Brill and Ryan Twogood recently returned from Togo. Photo provided

Ross Eller, Pastor Mike Brill and Ryan Twogood recently returned from Togo. Photo provided

Residents Return from Mission Trip to Togo

In January, Pastor Mike Brill, Ross Eller and RyanTwogood went to Togo, West Africa on a mission trip. Ross and Ryan stayed for one week, and Pastor Brill stayed for two. They met missionaries their church supports and see what all they did, and experienced a new culture.
Alyssa Renken and Ava Cramer work on their Floriculture display. Cross County Schools photo

Alyssa Renken and Ava Cramer work on their Floriculture display. Cross County Schools photo

Cross County FFA Participates in CDE#1

The Cross County FFA chapter participated in CDE#1 last week. Agronomy placed second and qualified for State. Those members going to state include: Lucas Jacobsen, Rafe Peterson, Koy Mentink and Tobey Waller. Floriculture placed third and also qualified for State.