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FROM THE FILES of The Osceola Record

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
 TEN YEARS AGO May 19, 2016Osceola FFA State Degree Recipients were Mary Kate Steele, Bennett Nelson, Rob Buhl and Riley Girard. On April 8th they received their State Degree during the Convention at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for April: Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center.*** Our greatest glory not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. —Confucius
Sydney Roberts graduated magna cum laude from Chadron State College last Saturday. Photo provided.

Sydney Roberts graduated magna cum laude from Chadron State College last Saturday. Photo provided.

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Sydney Roberts Graduates Magna Cum Laude from CSC

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CHADRON – Sydney Roberts of Osceola, Neb., is a candidate for graduation magna cum laude at Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts. She graduated with a double major in psychology and criminal justice with an emphasis in forensics.
BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY 16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m. 22-23- Class D State Track

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BULLDOG ACTIVITIES MAY

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
16 JH Track and Field at Gothenburg- 12 Noon 2 p.m.- Graduation 20 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal-1:30 p.m.22-23- Class D State Track and Field- Omaha Burke

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Osceola School Destroying

Files
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Osceola Public Schools will be destroying older Special Education files. Files being destroyed have the graduation date of 2021. If you graduated that year, had special education services, and would like your file, notify the high school office to arrange a time to pick up your file.

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Library Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The library will host Story Hour on May 13 at 4:00. All children between Pre-k and 2nd Grade are invited to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The library Book Club will meet at 5:00 May 18. We are discussing Where the Coyotes Howl by Sandra Dallas.

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NDCS teammates honored at annual awards ceremony

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) honored 38 team members today at the agency’s annual awards ceremony, recognizing exceptional contributions that advanced public safety, rehabilitation, and reentry throughout 2025.
BONNIE LACY

BONNIE LACY

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Opening Lines

Lines On The Page
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
What if I opened this column with, “I’m bored.” Would you continue reading?What if I wrote, “Writing my next book is going to eat me for lunch!” Would you read on?Chapter 1: “How to Structure Your Novel - in 5 Minutes!” in 5 Secrets of Story Structure by K. M.
Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

Above: Osceola broke ground last week on the new Fox Run subdivision.

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Osceola Breaks Ground on New Subdivision

Staff Report
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Polk County NewsThe City of Osceola, in partnership with Meadow Ridge Properties, officially broke ground on the Fox Run Subdivision on Wednesday, April 29th, marking a major milestone in the community’s long-term efforts to address housing needs and support sustainable growth.