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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.

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Immunization Clinics Dec. 19

News Staff
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Monday, December 19th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
Donna Collins (right) and her daughter Heather display beautiful Santas and a Christmas place setting at the Collins’ home. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Donna Collins (right) and her daughter Heather display beautiful Santas and a Christmas place setting at the Collins’ home. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Tour of Homes in Stromsburg a Success

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG — Saturday was a busy day in Stromsburg with seven homes available to tour from 1-5 p.m. This event was sponsored by the Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce, and attendees were to give a free will offering to support the Chamber’s garage project.
Reggie, played by Revin Nyberg (left), reads a story to his young daughter, Cora, played by Libby Rutherford, in Cross County’s One-Act performance, Sillyheart. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

Reggie, played by Revin Nyberg (left), reads a story to his young daughter, Cora, played by Libby Rutherford, in Cross County’s One-Act performance, Sillyheart. PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Cross County One-Act Finishes as Runner-up at District Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
STROMSBURG — Cross County finished as runner-up at the One-Act recently at Centennial High School. The production missed qualifying for State by four points. Aquinas won the district with 179 points to Cross County’s 175 points. Cross County competed in the Class C1-2 District.

Renew Now! Subscriptions Going Up January 1, 2023

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 7, 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.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Swedish Exchange Student Comes to Stromsburg

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Tuva Franklin, Swedish exchange student attending York High School attending Konditori. Following her visit, she went with her host family to Larsson Dala Butik. She is active in One Act and will be in York until graduation. She remarked the desserts were very similar to the ones in Sweden.