Stromsburg

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.

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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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

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Birthday Card Showers

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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.

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Folkets Vän

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

Brent Hollinger
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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!