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Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Plenty of Entertainment, Food All Week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
There is plenty to do each day at the Polk County Fair. While some people get excited to see their 4-H’er show animals, other people are more into the food and entertainment side of the fair. The United Methodist Church Food Stand is open Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 7 a.
The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

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Housing Market Begins Slowing

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
If home is where the heart is, then finding a new home has felt like a heart attack in recent months. The real estate market has been red hot for months, with homes selling as soon as they hit the market. But don’t look for the housing market to stay that way forever.

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FROM THE FILES of The Headlight

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
TEN YEARS AGO July 12, 2012 Yungdahl’s Apothecary moved to their new location at 309 Commercial Street. They restored the old building, and along with prescription drugs, they also sell home decor, purses, toys and more.

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Golf for CC Booster Club

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Cross County Booster Club is gearing up for the 17th annual Golf Tournament and Fund-raiser. Two-person teams can sign-up now for the July 23 scramble at Ryan Hill Country Club. The cost is $60 per person and lunch is included. Players can have a mulligan for $10 per person.
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Swede Home Ice Cream Social

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
I scream, YOU scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM!! What was once a celebration of church members has grown into an Ice Cream Social for all the towns in the county and surrounding area. The ice cream social will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday afternoon, July 17.

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Free Concert Coming to Square July 24

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
STROMSBURG — The Stangl Family is coming to the Stromsburg City Square later this month for a night of music and fun. The family will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Stromsburg Baptist Church is the sponsor of the concert.
Kyla Brockevelt joined League Association of Risk Management.

Kyla Brockevelt joined League Association of Risk Management.

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Kyla Brockevelt Joins Staff at LARM

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Kyla Brockevelt is the new Executive Administrative Assistant. She worked for almost 18 years as a manager of a Lincoln childcare facility. She has an associate degree in early childhood education.