Stromsburg

C. G. Johnson Reunion

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
The Carl Gustaf Johnson reunion will be held in Buckley Park on Saturday, August 6th with a potluck lunch starting at 12:30 p.m. The Sandin branch will be the serving committee.

Twogoods Make Deans List

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Local students have been named to the Bethel University Dean’s List for academic excellence for the spring 2022 semester. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.
Royal Parade Hits the Road

Royal Parade Hits the Road

Royal Parade Hits the Road

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
2022 Swedish Festival Queen Barb Fowler, along with Carter Kaup, Wesley Ziemba, Ila Rystrom and Raelynn Wochner visit the Midwest Covenant Home. Pictured with them is 1988 Queen and centenarian Eleanor Hatfield. King Joel Linn was unavailable but his likeness made an appearance. Photo provided.

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Folkets Vän

Bob Greenwall
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
For several years it has been my privilege to conduct a tour of Stromsburg as part of the Swedish Midsommer Festival. The small bus has been generously provided by Midwest Covenant Home. It seemed worthwhile to make notes of this tour.
The Kuhnel Family, left to right Colton & Chase Kraig & Carolyn Kuhnel, Addi & Krista Beiermann, Joyce & Vernon Kuhnel, Jeff, Lynn, & Hunter Kuhnel. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

The Kuhnel Family, left to right Colton & Chase Kraig & Carolyn Kuhnel, Addi & Krista Beiermann, Joyce & Vernon Kuhnel, Jeff, Lynn, & Hunter Kuhnel. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

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Heritage Awards Presented at Polk County Fair

Staff Report
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
OSCEOLA — Friday night before the Figure 8 race, the Nebraska Farm Bureau, Nebraska Association of Farm Managers and Aksarben Foundation recognizes families for keeping the farm in the family for a number of years.
A little heat did not stop the crowd from attending the Figure 8 on Friday at the Polk County Fair. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

A little heat did not stop the crowd from attending the Figure 8 on Friday at the Polk County Fair. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

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Figure 8 Drives Crowds to Polk County Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
OSCEOLA — The NeFigure8N race series rolled into Polk County last week for the Polk County Fair. Toby Beckmann won the Open contest. Darren Meinke won the Stock contest. Brian Pribyl won the Compact contest.
Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow

Carolyn Ekstrand Donates Car to Busy Wheels

News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Pictured is Jack Anderson, Bob Greenwall, Kathy Hengelfelt and Steve Oquist with Carolyn Ekstrand’s car. Carolyn Ekstrand recently passed away, and she left her car to Busy Wheels. Carolyn was a Busy Wheels driver for many years.
Gov. Ricketts (right) interviews former Iowa Governor & U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad during the 2021 summit.

Gov. Ricketts (right) interviews former Iowa Governor & U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad during the 2021 summit.

Register Today for the Ag & Economic Development Summit

News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
LINCOLN — Governor Pete Ricketts, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED), and the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) encourage Nebraskans to register for the Governor’s Ag and Economic Development Summit on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney.
Stangl Family Performed Sunday on Square

Stangl Family Performed Sunday on Square

Stangl Family Performed Sunday on Square

News Staff
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The Stangl Family performed Sunday night on the Stromsburg Square. Nearly 50 people were in attendence for the concert. The event was sponsored by Stromsburg Baptist Church. Polk County News photo by Beth Sparrow.
Declan Gable shows his bird in the Poultry Show. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

Declan Gable shows his bird in the Poultry Show. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz

2022 Polk County Fair

News Staff
Thursday, July 21, 2022
The Polk County Fair is back and better than ever. Throughout the week we will be at the fairgrounds taking pictures and you can find them here. If you are out there feel free to take a picture and email it to us at polkcountynews@yahoo.com and we will add it to the photo gallery.