October 7, 2026
The plan for the recreational area is shown. Graphic provided by Dustin Chrisman.
Above: Krystal Gabel of Shelby is pictured with her many plaques in horseshoes, including state champion for six years. She also holds patches of her other accomplishments. Photo provided.
Osceola crowned Brycen Kula as king and Halle Gabel as queen on Friday night. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.
Above: President Donald Trump came to Grand Island, Nebraska to promote Republican candidates Pete Ricketts, Gov. Jim Pillen and the three Congressional representatives. Here he holds up his signed presidential order to make red diesel tax free. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
GRAND ISLAND - Central Nebraska was excited to welcome sitting President Donald Trump to Nebraska. While he was here, he signed a presidential order to make red diesel tax free.The event was held at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
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Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.
After having their 11 match win streak snapped last week the Osceola Bulldogs are facing some adversity for the first time this year. Osceola will look to bounce back this week with a triangular at BDS and a home triangular with Newman Grove/ St. Ed and Nebraska Christian. PCN photo by Ken Kush.
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