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Members of the Osceola football team include, front row (L-R); Milo Gehring, Calvin Alexander, Owen Bise, Alex McDowell, Brant Gabel, Hunter Baumert, Josh Sandman, Leland Rice, Rylon Brandenburger, Braylon LaPointe. Back row- Assistant coach Dan Theis, Jaxon Lassek, Mason Alexander, Jarrett Althouse, Cooper Yungdahl, Kolton Barr, Billy Carnes, Landan Drozd, Landon Winslow, Jackson Winslow, Kamdyn Udey, Brycen Kula, head coach Luke Ericson. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Members of the Osceola football team include, front row (L-R); Milo Gehring, Calvin Alexander, Owen Bise, Alex McDowell, Brant Gabel, Hunter Baumert, Josh Sandman, Leland Rice, Rylon Brandenburger, Braylon LaPointe. Back row- Assistant coach Dan Theis, Jaxon Lassek, Mason Alexander, Jarrett Althouse, Cooper Yungdahl, Kolton Barr, Billy Carnes, Landan Drozd, Landon Winslow, Jackson Winslow, Kamdyn Udey, Brycen Kula, head coach Luke Ericson. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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OSCEOLA BULLDOGS FOOTBALL

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
OSCEOLA- A new class for the Bulldogs in D-3, but the goals and expectations remain unchanged.The Osceola Bulldogs made the playoffs in 2025 and with the return of several key offensive players the Bulldogs hope to make a return to the postseason in 2026.
CROSS COUNTY COUGARS FOOTBALL

CROSS COUNTY COUGARS FOOTBALL

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CROSS COUNTY COUGARS FOOTBALL

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
STROMSBURG- To hear new first year head coach Dane McConnell talk about the 2026 Cross County Cougars and their approach on the field, it might sound more like Papa Bear George Halas (Chicago Bears) describing the Black and Blue Division (regarded as the most physical division in the NFL at the...
Members of the Osceola girls volleyball team include, front row (L-R); Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Alexis Burritt. Back row; Halee Peterson,Allison Carlson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emily Conkling, Kimbree Page, Madi Kula, Layla Page. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Members of the Osceola girls volleyball team include, front row (L-R); Kenzie Bartling, Bella Recker, Alexis Burritt. Back row; Halee Peterson,Allison Carlson, Kalisyn Prososki, Emily Conkling, Kimbree Page, Madi Kula, Layla Page. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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OSCEOLA BULLDOGS VOLLEYBALL

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
OSCEOLA- Just before October last year the Osceola Bulldogs were 13-1 and cruising along.The season did not end the way Osceola would have liked it to, but with three returning starters who made up a good portion of the production in 2025, Osceola will once again enter 2026 with big expectations.

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From the Corn Rows/Stalks

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The process of taking team photos and making sure the names of the athletes are spelled correctly and in the right order has evolved since my first rodeo almost 40 years ago.In that time I have experienced so many different roadblocks in completing the process without errors and headaches.
Members of the Polk County/Aquinas Slammers softball team include front row (L-R); head coach Angie Schroetlin, Kelsey Brehm, Brooklyn Banholzer, Jordyn Vandenberg, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan, coach Carrie Swanson. Row 2-Misty Noble, Olive Peterson, Faith Samek, MaCadden Turner, Dulce Ramirez-Catalan. Third row- coach Roy Emory, Audrey Gardner, Madelyn Emory, Jadelynn Gifford, Chloe Schott, coach Kim Baloun. Top row- Makenna Fuhrman, Kyndall Boruch, SM KK Baloun. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the Polk County/Aquinas Slammers softball team include front row (L-R); head coach Angie Schroetlin, Kelsey Brehm, Brooklyn Banholzer, Jordyn Vandenberg, Jazlyn Ramirez-Catalan, coach Carrie Swanson. Row 2-Misty Noble, Olive Peterson, Faith Samek, MaCadden Turner, Dulce Ramirez-Catalan. Third row- coach Roy Emory, Audrey Gardner, Madelyn Emory, Jadelynn Gifford, Chloe Schott, coach Kim Baloun. Top row- Makenna Fuhrman, Kyndall Boruch, SM KK Baloun. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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POLK COUNTY/AQUINAS SLAMMERS SOFTBALL

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
STROMSBURG- One of the key ingredients to success when putting together four schools to make one team, is if the girls love to play the game, the rest will take care of itself.The Polk County/Aquinas Slammers are just that team.
Members of the Cross County volleyball team include, front row (L-R); Cortina Donnelly, Ava Pruter, Ella Cramer, Saphira Osentowski. Row 2- Layla Torczon, Hadley Larson, Eastyn David, Selah Gehring, Harley Hedrick. Back row- Kenzie Rowse, Cedrynna Rystrom, Sophia Anson, Jaelynn Wittgren, Chloe Johnston, Piyper Berggren. Not pictured: Finley Peterson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Members of the Cross County volleyball team include, front row (L-R); Cortina Donnelly, Ava Pruter, Ella Cramer, Saphira Osentowski. Row 2- Layla Torczon, Hadley Larson, Eastyn David, Selah Gehring, Harley Hedrick. Back row- Kenzie Rowse, Cedrynna Rystrom, Sophia Anson, Jaelynn Wittgren, Chloe Johnston, Piyper Berggren. Not pictured: Finley Peterson. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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CROSS COUNTY COUGARS VOLLEYBALL

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
STROMSBURG- New first year head coachAshley Warren will face a few challenges as she takes over the reigns at Cross County this year.
Osceola’s senior tandem of Alexis Burritt (left) and Kenzie Bartling (right) will be key components to the success of the Bulldogs team in 2026. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

Osceola’s senior tandem of Alexis Burritt (left) and Kenzie Bartling (right) will be key components to the success of the Bulldogs team in 2026. PCN file photo by Ken Kush

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Top Returning Area Volleyball Players

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
STROMSBURG-The2026high school volleyball season for area teams may prove to be one of the best when it comes to production and numbers.
Flanked by coaches to their left and their right, these four players, Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell and Eli Fjell were a consistent contributor to the SOS baseball program since they became part of it. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

Flanked by coaches to their left and their right, these four players, Owen Krafka, Brayden Santos, Aden Feezell and Eli Fjell were a consistent contributor to the SOS baseball program since they became part of it. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

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SOS Baseball Program Continues to Grow Stronger

Ken Kush
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
OSCEOLA- When the SOS (Shelby-Osceola-Stromsburg) Rebels took the field this past summer for Senior baseball action the team saw improvements which is always the goal of most coaches in charge of small town programs.“I thought the overall season went really well.
FAREWELL FOR NOW!

FAREWELL FOR NOW!

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FAREWELL FOR NOW!

Craig Pinley
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
SPORTS TALKMinistry was the reason my wife Mary, my daughter Ellie, and I ended up in Nebraska for the past seven and a half years, but sports helped make being here a far more joyous and multi-faceted ministry experience.
Mike Trader BB Camp- Front (L-R); Rylan Brandenburger, Cruz Tonniges, Jeter Zelasney. Back- Jared Samuelson, Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Bill Gavers, Mike Trader. Photo provided.

Mike Trader BB Camp- Front (L-R); Rylan Brandenburger, Cruz Tonniges, Jeter Zelasney. Back- Jared Samuelson, Jason Zelasney, Clark Ribble, Bill Gavers, Mike Trader. Photo provided.

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MIKE TRADER BASKETBALL CAMP

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026