The Polk County Sheriff’s office is looking for the driver of this vehicle who did damage in Polk between 3-6 AM on Sunday August 30th. Photos were provided by security cameras.

The Polk County Sheriff’s office is looking for the driver of this vehicle who did damage in Polk between 3-6 AM on Sunday August 30th. Photos were provided by security cameras.

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Sheriff’s Office Looking for Reckless Driver

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Polk County NewsIn the early morning hours of August 30th, 2026 the Polk County Sheriff’s Office...
Historical Society Open House: Music and More

Historical Society Open House: Music and More

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Historical Society Open House: Music and More

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Since 1970, the Polk County Historical Society has worked to fulfill a simple but important promise: preserving our past for every tomorrow.
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Birthday

Birthday

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Birthday

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Please help us celebrate DeeAugustin’s 85th birthday with a card shower.
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Sports 

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the Week.

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PCN Athletes of the Week for September 10, 2026

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Each week during the school year, the Polk County News will select a male and female Athlete of the...
High Plains senior Aaron Brown keeps his feet long enough to dive over the goal line for six points in the Storm’s 62-0 win over Nebraska Lutheran this past Friday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

High Plains senior Aaron Brown keeps his feet long enough to dive over the goal line for six points in the Storm’s 62-0 win over Nebraska Lutheran this past Friday night. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Storm Adds Another Big Win in 6-Man

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
CLARKS - On a muggy day, High Plains played Nebraska Lutheran in 6-man football.
Osceola senior Kenzie Bartling (9) send the attack into the teeth of the Twin River block in Thursday action in Genoa. Bartling had eight kills in the 3-0 win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Osceola senior Kenzie Bartling (9) send the attack into the teeth of the Twin River block in Thursday action in Genoa. Bartling had eight kills in the 3-0 win. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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Bulldogs Rebound for Win at Twin River

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
GENOA- After a long road swing to Humphrey to take on preseason D2 rated Archangels Catholic...
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Obituaries 

Death Notice

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Larry D. Lange, 67, of St. Paul, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Grand Island Regional Center. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00A. M.…
Steve Lindquist

Steve Lindquist

Steve Lindquist

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Stephen “Steve” Floyd Lindquist, age 81, of Stromsburg, Nebraska passed away September 2, 2026 at his home in Stromsburg.Graveside services will be held…
Payton Ackerson

Payton Ackerson

Payton Ackerson

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Payton Lorrainne Ackerson, 16, went to her heavenly home after an ebike accident surrounded by her family and her boyfriend Hudson and his family.  She…
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Opinion 

This column is clickbait

This column is clickbait

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This column is clickbait

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKI have a confession for you this week.My column is clickbait.
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