Above: HPC 2024-25 cheerleaders pose in front of one of the vehicles entered. Below: These entries were for the kids, a Flintstones vehicle and two kid-sized three-wheelers. Turn to the Polk page (7) for results. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
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Above: The Osceola Community Players put on their third annual play. Pictured are (left to right) Roxanne Page, Dave Rinehart, Hayden Lavaley, Suzanne Peterson, Clyde Ericson, Gail Channer, Kendra Gustafson, Wanda Doerr, Erika Burritt, Neve Pavlik, Debbie Girard, Kerry Voigt and Payton DeMers-Sahling. Below: This scene is acted several times as one by one someone is murdered. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
OSCEOLA - The third annual play by the Osceola Community Players was presented on Sunday, June 30th. There were two showings, one at 2 PM and one at 7 PM at the City Auditorium.This year’s play was entitled “The Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery” written by Brian (changed to Barb for a female)…
SPORTS TALK CRAIG PINLEY
Cross County junior-to-be Mady Berggren became a starter for her high school softball team last fall and was one of the team’s more productive hitters and she has taken a long-traveled road to ensure that she would improve when prep season begins next month.Berggren recently returned from playing…
CC FCCLA BRINGS HOME 3 NAT’L
SEATTLE - Three students from Cross County and their advisor, Mrs. Sarah Hubel went to Seattle, Washington for the National FCCLALeadership Conference. The students were Paxton Burke (sophomore 2024-25), Korah Hier (graduated 2024) and Julia Stewart (sophomore 202425). Two students brought home…
Karen Spencer is pictured on her last day of work at Dr. Ulffers’ dental clinic. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Karen Spencer has been the dental receptionist for Michael Ulffers, DDS for 30 years. She started working for him in 1994, and is putting away her office equipment. Her last day was Thursday, June 27th. We caught up with Karen and her replacement, Sandy on that day.She said she was looking forward…
Karen Spencer is pictured on her last day of work at Dr. Ulffers’ dental clinic. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
Spencer Retires After 30 Years
Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Karen Spencer has been the dental receptionist for Michael Ulffers, DDS for 30 years. She started working for him in 1994, and is putting away her office equipment.
CC FCCLA BRINGS HOME 3 NAT’L
CC FCCLA BRINGS HOME 3 NAT’L AWARDS
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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SEATTLE - Three students from Cross County and their advisor, Mrs. Sarah Hubel went to Seattle, Washington for the National FCCLALeadership Conference.
Above: The Osceola Community Players put on their third annual play. Pictured are (left to right) Roxanne Page, Dave Rinehart, Hayden Lavaley, Suzanne Peterson, Clyde Ericson, Gail Channer, Kendra Gustafson, Wanda Doerr, Erika Burritt, Neve Pavlik, Debbie Girard, Kerry Voigt and Payton DeMers-Sahling. Below: This scene is acted several times as one by one someone is murdered. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.
OSCEOLA’S 3RD ANNUAL PLAY
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OSCEOLA - The third annual play by the Osceola Community Players was presented on Sunday, June 30th. There were two showings, one at 2 PM and one at 7 PM at the City Auditorium.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Game and Parks temporarily closes areas affected by flooding
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Riverview Marina State Recreation Area and portions of Indian Cave State Park are closed immediately until further notice due to surging Missouri River water levels.
Senior Center
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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If you have a to-do list for June, your time is running out. Can’t believe July is just around the corner.
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Courtney Sunday
Summer Slammers Veteran Farewell Tour Going Strong
Craig Pinley
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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BROKEN BOW – Justin Sunday may not miss the late-night weekend return trips once the 2024 summer softball season ends in two weeks.
Cross County had three graduates and Coach Jimmy Blex at the Centennial All-Star Game. Pictured is James Elgin, Ashton Seim, Alex Noyd and Coach Blex. Blex was assistant coach for the red team. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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UTICA - Twenty players from 16 schools were selected and available to play in the Centennial boys’all-star game. Three of those selected were James Elgin, Alex Noyd and Ashton Seim.
Emma Recker (Osceola) played on the red team at the Centennial All Stars. She had two points (free throws) and three defensive rebounds in the game. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.
All-Star Basketball at Centennial Features 5 Locals
Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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UTICA - Twenty-one players from twenty schools played in the Centennial girls’ all star game on Friday night. One of those was Emma Recker from Osceola. She was on the red team.
Obituaries
Verneta F. Ferris
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Verneta Fern Ferris, age 90, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away July 1, 2024 at Josie Harper Residence Hospice House in Omaha.Funeral services will be held Friday…
Dolan Delano Ahlquist
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Dolan Delano Ahlquist, age 71, of Polk, Nebraska, passed away June 17, 2024 at his home in Polk A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:…
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Tab Rolland Larson was born on August 22, 1960 in Osceola, Nebraska to Irving A. and Marilyn J. (nee Dahlin) Larson. He passed from this life on June 5, 2024…
Opinion
REPRESENTING YOU
Representing You
Jana Hughes
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Nebraskans are used to dealing with our fickle weather, something entirely out of our control. We can have stretches of beautiful weather, especially in the spring and fall.
NEBRASKA SENATOR PETE RICKETTS
Representing You
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Last summer, my team and I launched our internship program in Nebraska and Washington. Over the past year, we’ve welcomed 23 young professionals into our offices.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK RICK HOLTZ
Reporter’s Notebook
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Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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I had a very interesting conversation the other day. I was trying to get the newspaper to the post office, and one of our readers stopped by the office.
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Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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This morning, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. After two years of planning and preparation, the new three-digit suicide prevention line—988—will go live on Saturday, July 16. Callers will be able to use 988 around the clock to make a direct connection to trained crisis counselors. All calls are free and confidential.
