Stromsburg

Cross County School was the site of a willful reckless driver in their parking lot last week. Photo provided.

Cross County School was the site of a willful reckless driver in their parking lot last week. Photo provided.

CC School Locks Down Due to Perpetrator

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Monday, March 11th at about 10 AM, Terrance Heyes, a 2021 graduate of Cross County School paid an uninvited visit to his alma mater. He caused quite a commotion, tearing up the parking lot. He never left his vehicle, but gave obscene gestures to those outside according to Sheriff Ladwig.
Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

Teams 5155A(left to right), Mason Lindburg,Andrew Dubas, Brett Williams and Dane Holtzen and 5155E (left to right) Marshall Johansen and Sam Haug qualified for VEX worlds competition to be held April 25-27. Photo provided.

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CC Robotics Qualify Two Teams for Worlds

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Polk County News OMAHA- Three Cross County robotics teams attended the Vex State Championships at Omaha North on March 8-9. On Friday the teams competed in the Skills and Judging Competitions.
Primitive Chicks in Stromsburg was selected as a Nebraska Passport stop. Get your stamp starting May 1. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Primitive Chicks in Stromsburg was selected as a Nebraska Passport stop. Get your stamp starting May 1. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Primitive Chicks Selected as Passport Stop

Staff Report
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Polk County News Primitive Chicks in Stromsburg has been selected as a Nebraska Passport stop. The Nebraska Passport program is entering its 15th year. There are also 15 bonus stops in addition to the 70 attractions. Primitive Chicks is one of the 70 attractions, and the only one in Polk County.
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More Medalists at David City Meet

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The Cross County Speech Team went to the David City Invite on Saturday the 10th. For Extemp, Champs, Ava Cramer was 3rd; Next in, Kylie Moore was 6th. In Serious Prose, Revin Nyberg was 1st in Consolation. In Novice Poetry, Selah Theis was 6th.
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CC Robotics Teams Earn Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Team 5155A, Mason Lindburg, Dane Holtzen, Andrew Dubas, and Brett Williams holding their Judges Award and Tournament Finalists trophies. Team 5155E, Sam Haug and Marshall Johansen holding their Design Award.

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Farewell Bjerrum

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the board says goodbye to Sheila Bjerrum as administrator of Stromsburg’s Midwest Covenant Home. Sheila accepted the position of administrator at a very critical point.

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From the Desk of the Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Congratulations to Devin Nuttelman for getting district runner- up and qualifying for the state wrestling tournament in Omaha this week for the 2nd straight year! Best of luck to Devin as he wrestles for the gold medal!

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Swedish Festival

News Staff
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The first meeting of the Swedish Midsommar Festival was well attended with a lot of good discussion. The dates are set for June 14-16. There are needs for leadership and help in several areas. The chicken/pork BBQ and parade are two places where help is needed and planning needs to start.
ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

ABOVE: Fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning; winners included (left to right) first Rebekah Werth (CC), second Mason Alexander (OSC), third Braylon Duncan (CC) and fourth Dawson Baloun (OSC). PCN photo by Beth Sparrow. BELOW: Seventh and eighth graders competed in the afternoon. Winners were (left to right) first Lily Crane, second Bryn Wadas, third Bradley Lott, and fourth Jadelynn Gifford. Photo provided by Osceola School.

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Spelling Bee Champions Crowned Monday

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
OSCEOLA - Polk County held the annual spelling bee on Monday. All four schools participated. Each school sent about five participants per grade level. Approximately 31 fifth and sixth graders competed in the morning. After five rounds, the first eight were eliminated.