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Covenant Home Clips

News Staff
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
January is exhibiting the Nebraska Winter Wonderland this year. We are truly grateful for the moisture we are getting and do hope for more as the days, weeks and months progress. I recall last year people saying, “If it’s going to be so cold, at least we could have some snow!
July

July

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2022: Looking Back at Last Year

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
A new year is here and the staff at the Polk County News invites you to look back at some of the headlines from 2022. This week we will look at July through December. July: Osceola partied like it was 1871, kicking off their big 150th weekend.
January

January

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2022: A Year to Remember

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
A new year will be here in a few days and the staff at the Polk County News invites you to look back at some of the headlines from 2022. This week we will look at January through June. January: Patrice Clifton retires from the Polk County News after about 40 years in the business.
Charles Campbell was hired as the Stromsburg City Attorney on Monday. Photo provided

Charles Campbell was hired as the Stromsburg City Attorney on Monday. Photo provided

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City of Stromsburg Hires Attorney at Monday Meeting

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
STROMSBURG — Due to the future retirement of Jim Papik, who has served as Stromsburg’s city attorney for the last 35 years, the mayor and city council have been seeking a replacement and interviewing candidates.
Yeira Ramirez qualifies for National Finals. Photo provided

Yeira Ramirez qualifies for National Finals. Photo provided

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Cross County Student Qualifies for FCCLA National Finals

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
The competition included teams from across the nation, all looking to place among the top 8 in order to qualify for the national final round. Cross County’s Yeira Ramirez achieved that feat.
Photo provided by Cross County School

Photo provided by Cross County School

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Rafert Recognized by School Board

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
At Monday evening’s school board meeting, the Cross County school board recognized Coreen Rafert for her 18 years of service. Pictured is Kurt Moore (board president, right) handing Coreen her plaque. Also pictured is Coreen’s family.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
If you are looking for a great program where you can make an end-of-year tax donation, I have an idea for you! This is year 7 for our Cross County Beef Booster Program!

Renew Now! Subscriptions Going Up January 1, 2023

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Due to rising costs of gas and postage, subscription prices are going up as of January 1st. An annual subscription in Nebraska will be $40 (an increase of $5) and out of Nebraska will be $45 (also an increase of $5). This is still a great deal, and more comparable to other newspapers our size.

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GriefShare Concludes Their Season

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Wayne & Gayleen Nestor indicate that the GriefShare they led has just completed their 13 week journey toward healing. The group met weekly, each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. They report that eight people have walked along side one another through the GriefShare classes this Fall.