Osceola Seeks Police Replacement After Uproar and Vandalism
A police chief resigns in Osceola prompting a search for a replacement. Residents report vandalism including stolen vegetables, damaged property, and a toppled picnic table. Volunteers conduct a CROP drive while local groups urge constructive activity and community service. Cecile Waldmann begins teaching art at the local school with ties to Ord and Kearney State. The Osceola Scout Camporee sees 150 scouts from 14 troops with Osceola placing third in events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Lincoln
Cecile Waldmann
Miss Waldmann
Ord
Ord High School
Kearney
Waco
Rotary Club
Cornhusker Council
Norman Hofbauer
Joe Davis
Corey Becker
David Bryan
Greg Rempe
Buddy Mautz
Tracy Walgren
Tim Hofbauer
Osceola Council Grants Building Permits and Licenses
City Council met in regular session with all members present except the mayor. permits issued to Harold Osantsowski and Beecher Curry of Columbus. off sale liquor license recommended for David and Gaynelle Winslow with relocation option. Ordinances adopted. Florence Mills memorial gift noted. Kimmel Street hard surfacing planned. fieldman Jim Joyce visited for Community Improvement Program progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Sipes
Harold Osantowski
Beecher-Curry
Columbus
David and Gaynelle Winslow
Florence Mills
Leroy Gerrard
Kimmel Street
Fieldman
Jim Joyce
Department of Economic Development
Osceola
New Attorney Joins Nyberg Law Office in Osceola
Ronald E. Colling native of McCook and 1975 Nebraska Law graduate began as associate to Philip Nyberg. He and his wife Joyce expect to move from Lincoln. Colling enjoys football and reading. He grew up on a farm and attends Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E. Colling
McCook
University of Nebraska Law School
Philip Nyberg
Nyberg
Osceola
Collings
Our Lady of the Ozarks Prep
Carthage
Our Lady of Hope Mission Seminary
Newburgh
New York
Lewis College
Rockport
Illinois
University of Nebraska
Community Calendar Highlights and Local Hospital Update
Community calendar lists events from Sept 11 to Sept 18 including club meetings, potlucks, and a historical society banquet. A report notes Hardy Huggler of Alliance has encephalitis and has been a patient at University Hospital in Omaha, with family planning possible home discharge soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Huggler
Alliance
University Hospital
Omaha
Chris Hugglers
City Library Receives Memorial Gifts and Equipment
The city library board announced several summer memorial gifts and State Aid funded equipment. Gifts include 400 in memory of Florenze Mills, 13.75 from Polk County Historical Society for book costs, 5 from Mr and Mrs Harold Grossnicklaus for the James Inness family, 50 from Mrs James Brigham for large print materials, and two memorial novels for George Barbee. State Aid of 292 bought portable shelves and a typewriter. Store closed Callahan Farm Supply. local firms seek new tenants within 60 days. Mrs Brigham hospitalized in Omaha for tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florenze Mills
Polk County Historical Society
Andreas
Nebraska
Harold Grossnicklaus
James Inness
James Brigham
Nora Burk
Fall Creek
George Barbee
Jacqueline Miller
Bulldogs Edge Genoa In Narrow 15-14 Victory
Osceola High School edged Genoa 15-14 as Rich Hayes scored twice including the decisive two point conversion in the fourth quarter. Genoa outgained 233 to 107 yards and forced seven fumbles while OHS defense capitalized with four interceptions and a blocked punt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Watts
Bulldogs
Genoa
Qsceda
Rich Hayes
Mike Smith
Orioles
OHL
OHS
Smith
Hayes
Osceola
Kucera Returns as OHS Volleyball Starter
The Owls High School volleyball team welcomes back Vicki Kucera as the lone returning letter winner amid a largely JV experienced squad. Coach Christensen notes progress in setting and spiking but calls for better blocking hustle and consistent serving as younger players gain varsity exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Vicki Kucera
Christensen
New Lions Welcome New Members At Genoa Meeting
First Vice President Warren Campbell led the Lions in Eugene Sterup's absence during a noon meeting. Guests Bill Peterson and Ron Colling were introduced. Joe Roberts received the past president pin, new member packets went to Myron Jones Alan Gless and Dr Steve Kuhnel. A pancake feed and raffle were set for November 15 at the old high school auditorium. Get well wishes were sent to Martin Jones at Annie Jeffrey Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. P
Warren Campbell
Eugene Sterup
Bill Peterson
Ron Colling
Joe Roberts
Alan Gless
Mr. Campbell
Myron Jones
Steve Kuhnel
Genoa
High School
Martin Jones
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
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Raymond Gestrine
Yvonne Zeleski
Connecticut
New Attorney
Nyberg Law Office
Jean Waller
Maple Leaf Club
Sr Citizens
ABC Bridge Club
Karen Wieseman
Stoner Club
Sue Cook
Minnie Watts
Wesley Chapel Club
Lula Pickett's
Beatrice Brazee
Esther Kuhnel
Beulah Cemetery
Linnie Hoffer
Clarks
Historical
Covenant Church
Stromsburg
City Library
Callahan Farm Supply
Clarkson Hospital
Lyndon Wieseman
Devon Carlson
Wieseman
Mark Schott
Dave Herrmann
Schott
Rick Johnson
Dan Watts
Jon Richards
Rob Sterup
Carlson Duane Tenniges
Herrmann
Sterup
Cedar Rapids
Kucera
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Susie Bryan
Teresa Campbell
Roxanne Gissler
Tammi Hiemer
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Cindy Schott
Ann Thompson
Susie Wyman
Sue Yungdahl
Debbie Bryan
Pam Bryan
Judy Gabel
Sonialena
Cheryl Johansen
Melanie Oquist
Brenda Peterson
Sheryl Schott
Paula Smith
Jean Soukup
Carla Sterup
Janet Wieseman
Nancy Asche
Shari Augustine
Sarah Bender
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Cathy Cerny
Lori Coffin
Denise Gabriel
Connie Girard
Joan Hayes
Tamra Johansen
Janna Marsh
Julie Meister
Kelli Soll
Kim Stromberg
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Mark Jones
Ken Tworek
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Neal Roehrs
Rick Nordstrom
Tim Johansen
Scott Watts
Kelley Johansen
John Heindryckx
Rick Watts
Tony Kresha
Derald Johnson
Mike Vecelik
Dana Augustine
Todd Hiemer
Scott Conkling
Duane Tenniges
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