Stromsburg

Above: In February groundbreaking was done by city council members and Polk County RPPD. Photo provided. Below: The solar panels are now installed at the old airport location. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: In February groundbreaking was done by city council members and Polk County RPPD. Photo provided. Below: The solar panels are now installed at the old airport location. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Solar Array Installed Near Stromsburg

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
STROMSBURG —Polk County Rural Public Power District broke ground on a new 1MW solar site on February 17, 2023. The array’s power will be distributed directly to Polk County RPPD’s customer-owners in the form of low fixed-cost energy.
Above: Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Below: Good Samaritan Home in Osceola. Our two local long-term care facilities are hit hard by this new ruling. PCN file photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg. Below: Good Samaritan Home in Osceola. Our two local long-term care facilities are hit hard by this new ruling. PCN file photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Nursing Homes Given an Additional Requirement

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
At the beginning of September, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new staffing standards for nursing homes and long-term care (LTC) facilities. They want nursing homes to provide safe and quality care for the residents in Medicare and Medicaid-certified LTC facilities.

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Cross County Homecoming Schedule

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Revised homecoming schedule: Monday 18th through Friday 22nd Dress Up Days “We Got the Beat” Wednesday: “Something Like That”, BBQ Dads and Soccer Moms Thursday: “Thriller”, Halloween costumes Friday: “We Are the Champions”, Cougar gear Friday 22nd 8:45 AM parade in Benedict 9:30 AM parade in...
Above: Bonnie Lacy of Osceola tells about her struggles getting published. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Bonnie Lacy of Osceola tells about her struggles getting published. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Author Shares Her Struggles

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Saturday Bonnie Lacy of Osceola presented her struggles with writing and publishing at the Stromsburg Library. She has been interested in opportunities like this but wasn’t sure how to contact libraries. She found the Nebraska Library Commission, which has a list of the 276 libraries in Nebraska.
Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum

Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum

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Art and Quilt Show Attracts Many to Museum

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
The Polk County Historical Society hosted a quilt and art show at the museum on Sunday afternoon. Approximately 50 visitors came to view the art and quilts. There were 15 quilts and several pieces of art from eight local artists.
Above: Senior Brett Williams makes logos such as his pictured. Below: Brett Williams and Addie Linn. Photos provided.

Above: Senior Brett Williams makes logos such as his pictured. Below: Brett Williams and Addie Linn. Photos provided.

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ENTERPRISING SENIORS

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
A few months ago we published an article on senior Tyler Shoup with his detailing business. Recently we have heard about two other enterprising seniors: Brett Williams and his commercial graphic and digital design business and Addie Linn and her cleaning and organizing business.
Hay burning. Photo illustration.

Hay burning. Photo illustration.

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Fire Burns Hay at Dairy

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
If you think you smelled something funny Wednesday evening or Thursday morning, you probably did. This wasn’t from the Canada fires. The Nuttelman Dairy near Stromsburg had a fire mid-afternoon Wednesday when some hay bales exploded and started on fire.
CHANGES AT SWEDE HAVEN

CHANGES AT SWEDE HAVEN

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CHANGES AT SWEDE HAVEN

Staff Report
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Stromsburg - There’s a new face at Stromsburg Housing Authority with the recent hire of Executive Director, Renee (Schmieding) Williams. Williams comes with years of experience as the Executive Director at the David City Housing Authority “Sunshine Court” since January 2007.
Ball Retires After 41 Years in Child Care

Ball Retires After 41 Years in Child Care

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Ball Retires After 41 Years in Child Care

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Teresa Ball of Stromsburg has retired after 41 years of in-home child care. In addition she has served her church as Sunday School teacher and Wednesday evening activities for preschoolers. She still serves in this capacity at her church. She has a heart for little ones.
Emily Pogue has started Beauty on Demand Esthetics in Stromsburg. Pictured is Emily with her fiance and daughter in the building they renovated. Photo provided.

Emily Pogue has started Beauty on Demand Esthetics in Stromsburg. Pictured is Emily with her fiance and daughter in the building they renovated. Photo provided.

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New Beauty Business in Stromsburg

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Beauty on Demand Esthetics is now open in Stromsburg, located at 117 East 4th Street. B.O.D. Esthetics was established in 2019 by Emily Pogue. Emily worked at a spa in Omaha for four years while also building this business.