September 2, 2026
Above: Cale and Jessica Pallas of Stromsburg were part of a childcare coalition meeting in Lincoln. Photo provided.
High Plains senior Carson Swedenburg (10) makes this first quarter interception during the team’s game at Elba on Friday afternoon. Also pictured is Camden Mattox (20) and Colin Howell (11). PCN photo by Ken Kush
Shelby-RC freshman Kierslyn Cattau hammers the kill past the H and H block. Cattau opened her varsity career with 22 kills in two matches. PCN photos by Ken Kush.
Above: State Fair exhibits were judged late last week. Left: Easton Kruse received special recognition for his family heritage project. Photos provided by Polk County 4-H.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
State Fair results were posted from judging on static events, entries that are dropped off with no live competition.
A Shared Commitment to Service
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
Hadley Larson (23) and Cortina Donnelly (12) combine on the block set up against the Fullerton attack. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.
Cross County junior quarterback Eli Greenwall (3) turns the corner against the Thayer Central defense last Friday night in Hebron. Greenwall ran for three scores, returned a kickoff and finished with 156 yards on the ground. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Ruth Sandell
Dickie “Deacon” Dittmer
Overcoming Division
Inspirational People #144-#147
The Third Annual Federal Issues Forum
