Immunization Clinics Nov. 9, 21

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 and Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Mountain Lion Lottery Application Period

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will accept lottery applications for mountain lion permits November 7 – December 14, 2022, for the 2023 hunting season. Permits are available only to Nebraska residents, who may have one permit per calendar year.

Cross County FCCLA Attends District Conference

District #4 Leadership Conference “Find Your Spark with FCCLA.” was held on Wednesday, October 5 Hastings’ Central Community College campus. In attendance were more than 260 FCCLA members coming from Doniphan Trumbull, Bruning Davenport, Cross County, Fillmore Central, Sutton and Exeter Milligan.

Mental Illness Awareness

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of October, we take time for mental illness awareness. A mental illness is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling or mood.

Carl Johnson Named Fan of the Week

Carl Johnson welcomed special visitors (including his great-grandson Jackson) when a few of the Cross County football players presented him with a new Cross County Cougars t-shirt as MCH’s Fan of the Week. Carl graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1948.

Closing Remarks at Polk County Patriot Meeting

Editors Note: The following was the closing statement at the Polk County Patriots meeting Tonight we are here celebrating - We the People!

Stromsburg Library Happenings in October

Preschool Story Time at the Stromsburg Public Library Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 @ 10:30 am Children up to 6 years old are welcome with a caregiver.

Motorists Urged to Use Caution to Avoid Collisions With Deer

Deer are more active this time of the fall. Crops are being harvested and deer breeding season is in full swing. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has suggestions to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.

Get a Flu Shot in October

The Polk County Health Department will be giving flu shots in the senior/community centers at the following locations. Please REGISTER for an appointment at the location of your choice. Bring your Medicare card.