Above: Dana Wiseman was selected as SRC interim superintendent. She verbally accepted on Monday. Photo provided.

Above: Dana Wiseman was selected as SRC interim superintendent. She verbally accepted on Monday. Photo provided.

SRC Supt. Named

SHELBY - Friday (June 26th), the Shelby- Rising City School board interviewed Curtis Cogswell by...
Above: The cost of a stamp is going up 4 cents on Sunday, July 12th. This roll of 100 will now cost $82.00 instead of $78. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Above: The cost of a stamp is going up 4 cents on Sunday, July 12th. This roll of 100 will now cost $82.00 instead of $78. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Postage Rates Increase Again

Mailing service price changes will go into effect on July 12th, according to USPS.
The cast and crew: (front) Blair Page, (second) Suzanne Peterson, Emily Houdersheldt and Roxanne Page, (third) Jenni Erhart, Clyde Ericson, Gail Channer, Payton DeMers-Sahling, Debbie Girard and Mark Erhart; (back) Kerry Voigt, Neil Kaup, Erika Burritt and Jordy Siegel. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

The cast and crew: (front) Blair Page, (second) Suzanne Peterson, Emily Houdersheldt and Roxanne Page, (third) Jenni Erhart, Clyde Ericson, Gail Channer, Payton DeMers-Sahling, Debbie Girard and Mark Erhart; (back) Kerry Voigt, Neil Kaup, Erika Burritt and Jordy Siegel. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Osceola Community Play “After Hours”

OSCEOLA - Sunday was Osceola’s annual community play. This year they did “After Hours”, a play written by Wendy Hamilton. It was directed by Jenni Erhart and featured a cast of 12 local thespians.
Polk County News e-Edition

Willits Family Reunion

There were 28 attendees at the Willits Family Picnic meeting in Buckley Park at Stromsburg on June...
Newly crowned Swedish Festival King Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson were honored at a public reception at the Rose Colored Glass in Stromsburg on Thursday, June 25. Several past festival kings and queens were there to congratulate the new king and queen. Those hosting the event this year were past kings and queens, Tim Alvis and Sherri Georges along with Ken Everingham and Michelle Dubas. Photo provided.

Newly crowned Swedish Festival King Steve Dubas and Queen Judy Hanson were honored at a public reception at the Rose Colored Glass in Stromsburg on Thursday, June 25. Several past festival kings and queens were there to congratulate the new king and queen. Those hosting the event this year were past kings and queens, Tim Alvis and Sherri Georges along with Ken Everingham and Michelle Dubas. Photo provided.

King and Queen Reception

The 2026 Swedish festival king/queen float will be in the Polk County Fair parade in Osceola on...
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

LINES ON THE PAGEAs I look at my calendar, the Fourth of July is right in front of me!
The Cross County 10-U girls softball team recently finished fourth in a 31-team tournament field. Photo was provided.

The Cross County 10-U girls softball team recently finished fourth in a 31-team tournament field. Photo was provided.

Cross County 10-U Softball

SOS’ Ruger Webb beats the tag as he slides into third base during Friday night’s game against David City in Silver Creek at the Ralph Jilg Baseball Tournament. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SOS’ Ruger Webb beats the tag as he slides into third base during Friday night’s game against David City in Silver Creek at the Ralph Jilg Baseball Tournament. PCN photo by Ken Kush.

SOS Rebels Get Shutout of the Win Column at Ralph Jilg in Silver Creek

SILVER CREEK- Just nine games remain in the regular season and this past weekend was a good test...
Willard Jensen

Willard Jensen

Willard S. JensenDecember 4, 1937 – May 26, 2026Willard S. Jensen, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of…
Rosetta Rosinger

Rosetta Rosinger

Rosetta Ruth Reisinger was born July 19, 1927 at Aurora, Nebraska, to Cecil and Anna (Reichardt) Carnes and passed away at Aurora, Nebraska on March 6, 2026 at…
Sharon K. Hopwood

Sharon K. Hopwood

Sharon Kay (Schlesinger) Hopwood, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sheri was born April 15, 1948 to Laurence and…