Stromsburg

Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham collects his winnings from Wakefield Mayor Paul Eaton after Cross County's volleyball team defeated Wakefield to advance to state. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Stromsburg, Wakefield mayors make friendly wager

News Staff

Friday, October 28, 2022

STROMSBURG — Scrambled eggs have never tasted so good. Stromsburg Mayor Ken Everingham will be feasting on eggs this week after winning his friendly wager with Wakefield Mayor Paul Eaton.

Stromsburg Ambulance is holding a Waffleman Fundraiser on November 6 and the community is invited. Waffleman photo

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Eat Waffles, Help Support Stromsburg Ambulance Squad

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

STROMSBURG — There are so many ways the community helps the Stromsburg Ambulance Squad. But the tastiest way is coming Sunday, November 6. The annual Waffleman fundraiser returns Sunday, November 6 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Stromsburg Fire Barn, located at 5th and Commercial streets.

Yungdahl’s Apothecary has served customers for the past 25 years. They will close their doors for the final time on Nov. 4. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Pharmacy Updates Closing Information Details

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Polk County News first reported on Yungdahl’s Apothecary closing in the October 13 edition. Tooley’s Pharmacy in Osceola will soon be the only pharmacy in the county. Yungdahl’s Apothecary owner Marsha Yungdahl issued the following press release this week regarding the upcoming closing.

Photos provided by Talia Peterson

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Farm Community Assists Peterson Family

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Farmers from Stromsburg, Polk, Hordville and Clarks rallied around the Peterson family over the weekend to help bring in the harvest following the death of Nate Peterson, who died in a car accident September 16.

Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

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Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Jodie Roberts, Clerk Magistrate and Ex Officio Clerk of the District Court in Polk County and Assistant Clerk Mykaela Dishong took on numerous additional responsibilities during a recent period of staffing transitions in the 5th Judicial District.

Photo provided by Heather Haug

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CC Robotics Win at Brownell Talbot

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Cross County Robotics continued their winning way as team 5155A was named tournament champs and skills champ at Brownell Talbot over the weekend. Team 5155A put up a score of 216 which puts them 24th in the world. Team 5155E received the Judge's Award. Team 5155E finished fourth in skills.

Cross County School photo

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Cross County FFA Heads to National Convention

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Members of the Cross County FFA chapter are heading to the National FFA Convention. The 95th National FFA Convention & Expo takes place Oct. 26-29 in Indianapolis, Ind.

Donna is pictured with her great-grandson Jackson and her new Cross County t-shirt donated by the Cross County Booster Club. Photo provided by Erin Dickey.

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Donna Lindburg Named Fan of the Week

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Midwest Covenant Home’s Fan of the Week is Donna Lindburg. Donna graduated from Ong High School in 1948. She participated in volleyball and enjoys watching any sports that her children were in! Congratulations Donna - hope you enjoy your new t-shirt!

Stromsburg Public Library photo

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Stromsburg Library Toy Donation Benefits Children

News Staff

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

There was a full house last week at the Stromburg Library for the Preschool Story Time. In addition to making a scary spider craft ahead of Halloween, area children were able to play with some of the new toys and play center that was recently donated to the library.

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City of Stromsburg Warns of Higher Natural Gas Bills

News Staff

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The City of Stromsburg is cautioning utility customers of the potential for higher natural gas bills this fall and winter as natural gas prices continue to stay significantly higher across the U.S. than previous years. The market price for natural gas in the U.S. has steadily increased since 2020.