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April Stevens gets her 3-D photo published in a book by Queen member Brian May. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

April Stevens gets her 3-D photo published in a book by Queen member Brian May. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Area Photographer Gets Photo Published

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
STROMSBURG — For many years, April Stevens has been a fan of Queen. Some time ago she found out Queen member Brian May does 3-D photography. She has purchased several of his books with 3-D photos. So she decided to try it herself.
PCN photos by Rick Holtz

PCN photos by Rick Holtz

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside . . .

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Polk County was hit with the first true snowfall of the season this week. Tuesday morning started with a freezing rain and sleet. By mid-morning the freezing rain turned over to a blowing snow.
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County Elects New County Attorney

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
OSCEOLA — Polk County is losing our attorneys. Polk County attorney Ronald Colling will be hanging up his hat soon, as well as Stromsburg city attorney Jim Papik. That left some towns looking for a new city/ village attorney and the county looking for one also.
Receiving plaques were Dane Jarosz, Audrey Gardner, Briar Crawford, Rebekah Werth, Atalissa Sparrow, Olivia Linn, Samuel Jameson, Emma Frazier and Molly Tandy. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Receiving plaques were Dane Jarosz, Audrey Gardner, Briar Crawford, Rebekah Werth, Atalissa Sparrow, Olivia Linn, Samuel Jameson, Emma Frazier and Molly Tandy. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Cross County Academic Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Cross County awarded medals to those who scored high on their NSCAS testing for last year. Those who received more than one gold medal received a plaque.
PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Black Friday Shopping in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Shoppers were out early Friday getting the best deals. Business owners reported a crowd was there early. Here is Sherry DeLand finding deals shopping locally at The Townhouse.

Turkey Winners Come From Clarks, Osceola, Shelby and Stromsburg

Staff Report
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Sixteen families are feasting on turkeys this holiday season after winning a free turkey in the Polk County News Turkey Giveaway. More than 160 entries were submitted into the contest this year. Readers were given a chance to cutout the entry form and return it to 16 locations around Polk County.
Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

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Sharing Christmas from Polk County to the World

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
OSCEOLA — For the last six years, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola has been a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. These shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, clothes and personal hygiene items may be the only gift a child will receive.
Photo provided by Cross County School

Photo provided by Cross County School

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FCCLA Students Recognized at State

News Staff
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Ava Pruter (left) and Ella Cramer (right) were recognized at the Nebraska State Capital for their excellence in FCCLA. They received second place for their professional oral presentation about issues concerning Family and Consumer Sciences or related occupations.