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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.
5155K (Kirk Sparrow and Cannen Mooney) received the sportsmanship award. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

5155K (Kirk Sparrow and Cannen Mooney) received the sportsmanship award. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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CC Robotics Win Sportsmanship

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
STROMSBURG – Cross County hosted their robotics tournament on Saturday. Originally it was scheduled to be VEX and open, dividing the large gym in half with VEX on one side and open on the other.
Tony DeWitt

Tony DeWitt

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DeWitt Selected for Honor Band

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Congratulations to Tony DeWitt for being selected to the University of Nebraska at Kearney Honor Band. Tony will be performing Monday, January 29th in the all day clinic and concert in the evening. Tony plays trumpet in the Cross County Band.
The back of this SUV is piled with sacks of food to be delivered to schools for the backpack program. Photo provided.

The back of this SUV is piled with sacks of food to be delivered to schools for the backpack program. Photo provided.

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Backpack Program Quietly Serves Families

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
There are 86 local kids not going hungry this holiday season thanks to the Backpack Program. The Backpack Program, originating in Lincoln, is locally sponsored by A Place At the Table Inc.
HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE LIBRARY

HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE LIBRARY

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HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE LIBRARY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Lauran Ostberg, Stromsburg librarian, is fairly new to her job with just a year as librarian. She had an idea for a Christmas open house at the library, having previously worked at a bank, she knew banks often had these.
The vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper and the building received significant damage to the windows and bricks. Above photo provided, below PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The vehicle sustained damage to the front bumper and the building received significant damage to the windows and bricks. Above photo provided, below PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Grocery Store Damaged in Vehicle Accident, No Injuries

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Polk County News About 10 AM on Thursday morning, Joan Sterup was driving her 2006 Lincoln Zephyr northbound on Commercial Street, going to park. When she went to park she hit the accelerator instead of the brake, jumping two curbs and hitting the Economy Hometown Market in Stromsburg.