Folkets Vän

The twists and turns of the church building once known as the “Nyberg church,” covered recently, placed its origins at Beulah. Now would be a good time to review visits to some of the other churches in “the valley” beginning with Valley German Methodists.

Special Deer Hunts at Mahoney SP, Platte River SP, Schramm Park SRA

Hunters will have a chance to pursue deer at three state park areas along the lower Platte River this fall and winter.

Candidate Forum Next Tuesday

A candidate forum is being held Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m. at the Viking Center in Stromsburg. Scheduled to appear and featured are Legislative District 24 candidates Dr. Patrick Hotovy of York and Jana Hughes of Seward.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday or the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County. 1st Tuesday - Osceola 2nd Tuesday - Shelby 3rd Tuesday - Stromsburg 4th Tuesday - Polk

Covenant Home Clips

Music is a favorite activity at Midwest Covenant Home whether it’s Dinner Music in the Dining Room at noon, or accordion music on Monday evenings and Fridays.

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.

Immunization Clinics Oct. 12, 17

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday October 12th, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, October 17th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Pedicure Clinic

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st Wednesday morning and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month. Please call the health department at 402-7472211 to make an appointment.

Governor Supports Multi-State Challenge to Biden Administration’s Student Loan Cancellation Program

LINCOLN — Thursday, Nebraska and five other states filed a challenge to the Biden Administration’s Student Loan Cancellation Program.