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CSC Student Pfeifly Presented Composition

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 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.
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

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CC Robotics Team Travels to Wisconsin

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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

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Residents Return from Mission Trip to Togo

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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

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Cross County FFA Participates in CDE#1

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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.

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Polk County Teams Travel to Speech Events

News Staff
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Osceola went to Schuyler and competed against 22 other teams from class B to D1. The Bulldogs held their own with Oral Interpretation of Drama placing first (out of 14). The OID team includes Creighton Sterup, Matt DeMers, Joe Meyesenburg, Bransen Lavaley and Hayden Lavaley.

Court News: For the Record

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
For January, up to January 14, 2023: Cory L. Becker, domestic assault, causing bodily injury, 15 days in jail, 15 days credit for days served, 24 months probation Derick L. Luhring, DUI first offense, $500 fine, 6 months probation, 60 days driver’s license revocation Kim A.

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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
There’s going to be a new addition, and we’re going to have to think of a name. That happens not only in families, but in counties such as Polk, in 1906. The Union Pacific was extending its line from Stromsburg to Central City, and there were to be two new towns and a siding along this new branch.
Cross County junior Izaac Dickey broke multiple state records on Saturday at the Creighton Prep Powerlifting competion in Omaha. Photos provided

Cross County junior Izaac Dickey broke multiple state records on Saturday at the Creighton Prep Powerlifting competion in Omaha. Photos provided

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BREAKING RECORDS

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
OMAHA — A Cross County junior broke three state records over the weekend at the Creighton Prep Powerlifting meet on his way to being named the heavyweight best lifter and the 2023 RAW State Powerlifting Champion for his weight class. Izaac Dickey has been lifting weights since the sixth grade.