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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.
Lilly Cramer of Stromsburg baked whole wheat bread for her Culinary Challenge dish. Cramer was named Grand Champion of the intermediate division.

Lilly Cramer of Stromsburg baked whole wheat bread for her Culinary Challenge dish. Cramer was named Grand Champion of the intermediate division.

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4-H’ers Get Jump on Fair

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The Polk County Fair opened on Wednesday, but that does not include the multiple shows with dozens of 4-H'ers who have already participated in the Culinary Challenge, Horticulture Judging contest and Clothing Construction and Modeling Judging.  Polk County News Photos by Rick Holtz
House Fire

House Fire

Malfunctioning Appliance Leads to Kitchen Fire

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
STROMSBURG — Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire on Monday at the home southwest of Stromsburg near the old location of Durant. Stromsburg Fire Chief Tim Pallas said that fire started because of a malfunctioning appliance in the kitchen of the home owned by Tom and Barb Rodene.

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STAYING SAFE AT THE COUNTY FAIRS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
One of the best things about living in Nebraska in the summer is visiting the county fairs. There are so many wonderful things to see and do, and so many delicious foods to smell and taste. The experiences are endless and often provide happy memories for years to come.
Treva Hanson returns to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living. Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone. Photo provided

Treva Hanson returns to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living. Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone. Photo provided

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Hanson Named Willow Brook Assisted Living Administrator

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
York General CEO Jim Ulrich released a statement welcoming Treva Hanson back to York General in a full-time position as the new administrator at Willow Brook Assisted Living (York, Nebraska). Hanson was previously the Director of Nursing Services at York General Hearthstone.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 Pastor Bob Johnson retired from the Evangelical Covenant Church after 35 years in ministry and 25 of those at the Covenant Church in Stromsburg.