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For civil process and questions regarding gun permits or title inspections, call (402) 747-2241 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This number is not used to report incidents, but to get information that does not pertain to a crime. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Dwaine Ladwig, Sheriff 251 N. Main St., Osceola, NE 68651 FOR EMERGENCY OR DISPATCH: DIAL 911 OR CALL (402) 747-2231 Non-Emergencies: For civil process and questions regarding gun permits or title inspections, call (402) 747-2241 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This number is not used to report incidents, but to get information that does not pertain to a crime. https://polkcounty.nebraska.gov/county-offices/sheriff

Osceola Good Samaritan Society - Nursing Home. Osceola Ridgeview Heights - Assisted Living. NURSING HOME Osceola, Nebraska Good Samaritan Society – Osceola 600 Center Drive Osceola, NE 68651 (402) 747-2691 Website Facebook Page Ridgeview Heights Assisted Living 631 Ridge Street Osceola, NE 68651 (402) 747-2273 Website Facebook

City of Osceola Government Page. Learn more about the City of Osceola Mayor and City Council and other city appointments. GOVERNMENT MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL CITY STAFF 2014–2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OFFICIALS, COMMITTEES & BOARDS PERMITS ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES OCCUPATIONAL TAX ABOUT RESIDENTS BUSINESS COMMUNITY

United States Postal Service 241 N. Main Street Osceola, NE 68651 (402) 747-4751 POST OFFICE 241 N. Main Street United States Postal Service 241 N. Main Street Osceola, NE 68651 (402) 747-4751 Post Office window hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sunday: Closed Lobby Hours: PO Box access available 24 hours every day For more information: www.usps.com

Osceola Nebraska City Council Meetings are open to the public every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00p.m. at the Osceola City Office, 350 N. State Street, Osceola, NE 68651. CITY OF OSCEOLA MINUTES Meetings | Agenda | Members ABOUT GOVERNMENT RESIDENTS BUSINESS COMMUNITY

The Osceola Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Osceola and is governed by the Osceola Cemetery Board comprised of 6 members. The Board meets twice a year or as needed. The City of Osceola maintains the records of the known burials at the Osceola Cemetery. OSCEOLA CEMETERY 561 N Valley Street, Osceola, Nebraska 68651 The Osceola Cemetery is owned and operated by the City of Osceola and is governed by the Osceola Cemetery Board comprised of 6 members. The Board meets twice a year or as needed. CEMETERY BOARD MEMBERS Dave Udey Chris Gabriel Randy Boruch Toby Johansen Brian Gabel Tim Althouse BURIAL RECORDS The City of Osceola maintains the records of the known burials at the Osceola Cemetery. Those records are located at the City Office. Please contact the office Monday through Friday during normal business hours for more information. A directory is located in the cemetery at the top of the hill along the south driveway. CONTACT US For lot purchase details or any additional information, please contact the City Office at (402) 747-3411 or clerk@cityofosceola.net . Cemetery Rules for Flowers/Tributes OSCEOLA CEMETERY 561 N. VALLEY STREET OSCEOLA, NEBRASKA 68651 AVENUE OF FLAGS & VETERANS MEMORIALS

Find City of Osceola Business permits here. Building permits, Mobile Food Vendor Permits for Food Trucks, Peddler Permits and more. BUSINESS PERMITS Osceola, Nebraska Mobile Food Vendor Permits The City of Osceola encourages the coexistence of Mobile Food Vendors and permanent food establishments. By providing appropriate places for each within the fabric of the city we can accommodate the interests of each. The goal is to achieve a rich and vibrant community that many want to visit and reside in. Per Ordinance 691, Sections 5-209-5-216 of the Osceola Municipal Code, Mobile Food Vendors operating within the City of Osceola are required to have a current Mobile Food Vendor Permit. A Mobile Food Vendor shall not sell, offer to sell or provide food from City Park property, other than the designated Food Truck Court on the south side of the City Park. Mobile Food Vendors may only locate at one of the two designated parking stalls at the Food Truck Court on the south side of the City Park, on the date approved on the Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application. A maximum of 2 Mobile Food Vendors are allowed to operated at the Food Truck Court per day. A Mobile Food Vendor may operate at the Food Truck Court only one time per week. A signed Mobile Food Vendor Waiver is also required for all Mobile Food Vendors. Please see the Food Truck Court calendar for dates! Contact the Osceola City Office for more information. Peddler/Itinerant Merchant/Solicitor/Temporary Merchant/Street Vendor Permits Any peddler, itinerant merchant, solicitor, temporary merchant, or street vendor is required to apply at the City Office for a Transient Sales License and pay the $100.00 per month permit/occupational tax. Contact the City Office for more information. Building Permits A building permit is required prior to construction work. All permits must be approved and fees paid before any construction work begins. Please contact the City Office or Zoning Administrator for information. NOTE: CALL DIGGERS HOTLINE (811 or 1 (800) 331-5666) BEFORE YOU DIG. Click the links below for the building permit application and fee schedule. Building Permit Application Building Permit Fee Schedule Mobile Food Vendor Permit Application Mobile Food Vendor Waiver Mobile Food Vendor Info Pamphlet

St. Paul Lutheran, St. Vincent Ferrer Church, St. Mary's Pilzno Catholic Church, and First United Methodist Church. CHURCHES Osceola, Nebraska St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Raleigh White 531 S. Polk Street (402) 747-5411 Facebook: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Osceola St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church Father Allan Phan 751 S. Nance Street (402) 747-3491 Facebook: St. Vincent Church, Osceola St. Mary's Pilzno Catholic Church Father Allan Phan 1740 140th Road First United Methodist Church Pastor Soonil Park 121 N. State Street (402) 747-2671 umc.org Facebook: Osceola/Shelby Parish of the UMC Facebook: Osceola UMC

Osceola was founded in October 1871 by William Francis Kimmell and John Hopwood Mickey. Our town derives its unusual name from Chief Osceola of the Seminole Indian tribe. The first settlers, Rev. James Query and V.P. Davis, came with their families in October 1868. POLK COUNTY SEAT OSCEOLA, NEBRASKA Osceola, Nebraska is the county seat of Polk County. At the time of the 2010 Census, Osceola's population was 880. Located in east central Nebraska, Osceola is a short 30-minute drive to York or Columbus making it an excellent choice for young professionals and families looking to live in a small town. Osceola is home to the Osceola Public Schools, Ryan Hill Country Club, Polk County Fair, a number of thriving businesses, and a charming downtown square. Nevertheless, if you want to get away for the weekend Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, and West Omaha are less than 90 miles away. HISTORY Osceola was founded in October 1871 by William Francis Kimmell and John Hopwood Mickey. Osceola received its name from Vinson Perry Davis, an early settler on the Davis Creek which runs through Osceola. Davis felt it would be unique to say, "I moved from Osceola, Iowa, to Osceola, Nebraska." In 1872 the first courthouse (modest frame structure) was completed on March 20; the first frame store was built in May; the post office building was built in June; and the first school house built of sod was completed in December. The Methodist congregation was organized in 1872 and a wooden frame church was built in 1878. This was the first church building and congregation in Osceola. The first newspaper was printed on August 27, 1873, and was called the Homesteader. On March 1, 1876, the name was changed to The Osceola Record, and in 1995 it became the Polk County News. The drought years of 1893 to 1895 created untold hardships on many settlers. In 1895 Osceola was the victim of a destructive fire which lasted for two hours and destroyed all but two buildings. Osceola has the honor of being the home of three former Nebraska governors - Albinus Nance, John Hopwood Mickey, and Ashton Shallenberger. A new high school was built in 1975 with a new athletic complex completed in 1982. TOWN HISTORY Our town derives its unusual name from Chief Osceola of the Seminole Indian tribe. The first settlers, Rev. James Query and V.P. Davis, came with their families in October 1868. During the next two years the families of Stewart, Kerr, Beltzer, Hildebrand, Kenyon, Campbell, VanHoosen, and Arnold arrived. When organizing in 1870, the county seat, given the name "Osceola," was located three miles southeast of the present town in Section 24. On October 10, 1871, another election was held at which time the people contested a proposed site five miles north of today's location. Approved by only 14 votes, the "geographic center of the county" was made the permanent site. Throughout the heated battle, the name remained the same. A committee was appointed to locate the permanent town site in Section 16 of the approved township. By January 1872 the first courthouse was in place, and trees found along Davis Creek were used to build homes for those first on the scene. Many early settlers were Swedish and German people who had come in search of land in the new world. Word was carried back across the waters to relatives and friends, who then came directly to Polk County where they filed claims of their own or purchased railroad land. A post office, established July 21, 1871, was moved to the new site by postmaster William Loring in 1872. At that time, Osceola was the terminus of the overland mail route from Lincoln by way of Ulysses. "The Osceola Homesteader" was established as a weekly paper in 1872 by Herbert Arnold. The present newspaper is the "Osceola Record." The Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad was completed as far as Osceola by June 1879. One of the first locomotives into the city carried the name "Osceola," but was later renamed number "9." A college named "Nebraska Wesleyan" was chartered in Osceola on May 21, 1879. Classes opened that Fall in a two-room annex of the Methodist Episcopal Church with 11 students and four instructors. Rev. Jesse Jackson Fleharty served as president, with John Mickey president of the board of trustees. The college moved to Fullerton in 1881, and from there to Lincoln. Four governors have come from our community: Albimus Nance served Nebraska 1879-83, John Mickey from 1902-07, Ashton Shallenberger from 1909-11 then ten years in Congress, and Stanley Hathoway was Wyoming's governor 1966-74. On August 26, 1881, Osceola was incorporated as a village, having attained 200 residents. Today, Osceola is a beautiful city on U.S. Highway 81 and Nebraska 92, just 30 miles north and east of York and I-80. The city is comprised of well-kept homes and friendly, energetic people. Rich farmlands surrounds the town, and because of the substantial aquifer, irrigation plays a large part in ag-production. In addition to several grain elevators, implement center, and veterinary hospital, Osceola has a balanced business district and a sizable industrial park, which currently includes manufacturing by Midland Products and County Feeders Supply. Education is a top priority at Osceola. Churches include Catholic, Lutheran, and United Methodist. The Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital serves the county as does the Good Samaritan nursing home. We have a public library, a senior citizens center, a volunteer fire department, an ambulance service, and the Polk County Historical Society Museum. NPPD provides power to the community, and the town has a substantial municipal water system. Osceola has an olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic area, and camping facilities in the city park. The Polk County Recreation Association maintains a nine-hole golf course, Ryan Hill Clubhouse, and a gun club. A grand centennial celebration was held in 1971. An even larger celebrations was held in 1976 when the national bicentennial wagon train, following the Ox Bow Trail, came through town and camped overnight at the county fairgrounds. A program was presented at the school auditorium to a standing-room-only crowd, tapes of which were sent to the National Archives. Another commemorative event occurred in September 1991 when St. Mary's Catholic Church at "Pilzno," north of town, the second national Polish church in the Lincoln Diocese, held its 100th anniversary. Osceola's city government is managed by a city council and a mayor. A population peak was reached in 1920 with 1,200 residents. The 1980 census count was 975. Story and pictures by D. Ruth Lux, Rte 2 Box 92, president of the Polk County Historical Society, Osceola, NE 68651. Aerial photo by Bernie Gissler. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Osceola Centennial, 1971; Early Days in Polk County ; Polk County Heritage Bicentennial Book, 1976 (cemeteries and biographies); and information provided by Dr. David H. Mickey, retired professor of history, NWU.

Get involved! See this list of Osceola clubs and organizations! CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS Osceola, Nebraska American Legion Post #91 Phone: (402) 747-5741 Facebook Page American Legion Commander Scott Anderson Phone: (402) 366-9875 American Legion Auxiliary Roxanne Page Phone: (402) 366-6302 Annie Jeffrey Hospital Volunteers Roxie Page and Cheryl Jones Roxie's Phone: (402) 366-6302 Cheryl's Phone: (402) 747-2002 Facebook Page FFA Alumni and Supporters Rachel Tagge Phone: (402) 564-8822 Email: r achel.wieseman@gmail.com Facebook Page Knights of Columbus Merle Runquist Phone: (402) 747-2026 Osceola Community Action Group Molly Gillespie - President Email: osceolacommunityactiongroup@gmail.com Facebook Page Osceola Economic Development Corporation Ron Colling Phone: (402) 747-2401 Osceola P.E.O., Chapter CN Jenni Erhart Phone: (402) 747-6451 Osceola Masonic Lodge, #65 AF & AM Jim Winslow Phone: (402) 710-0593 Osceola Volunteer Ambulance Service Carlie Davidson Phone: (402) 366-8253 Osceola Volunteer Fire Department Toby Watts Phone: (402) 366-9850 Facebook Page PAC (Parental Advisory Committee) Cheri Prososki Phone: (402) 366-3653 Polk County Foundation Jesse Skelton Phone: (402) 747-3381 Polk County 4-H Clubs Nebraska Extension in Polk County Colleen Pallas Phone: (402) 747-2321 Email: polk-county@unl.edu Website Polk County Historical Society Charles Noyd Phone: (402) 363-3123 Facebook Group The Town Square, LLC Ron and Connie Boruch Phone: (402) 747-4211

The Osceola Public School District has about 240 students with Jeffery Elementary as a PK-5th grade facility, located on the same block as the Middle School/High School facility that houses 6th-12th grade students. Go Bulldogs! OSCEOLA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 565 South Kimmel Street, P.O. Box 198, Osceola, Nebraska 68651 High School 402-747-3121 Elementary 402-747-2091 www.osceolaschools.org Osceola Public Schools is a small rural school located near interstate I-80 and has easy access to Columbus, York, Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island and Kearney. The district has about 240 students with Jeffery Elementary as a PK-5th grade facility, located on the same block as the Middle School/High School facility that houses 6th-12th grade students. Grades 6-8 operates in a “family” model providing support for younger students transitioning to the middle school experience. The district offers up to date technology through their 1:1 computer initiative for students 3rd-12th grade and 1:1 iPad for students in grades K-2nd grade. At the High School student’s curricular offerings are broad for a small rural school and many students take advantage of dual college credit classes offered on site and through our distance learning programs. Many students graduate with 6-15 hours of college classes already on their transcripts. Bulldog students are able to find classes that meet their educational needs. The "Bulldog Way" Our teachers have adopted the “Bulldog Way” which consists of teaching strategies that benefit student performance. Some of those strategies include, but are not limited to, engaging students in cognitively complex tasks, understanding students' backgrounds and interests, and motivating and inspiring students. D-2 School District The District is a D-2 school in most activities that include football, volleyball, softball, one act, basketball, cheerleading, wrestling, speech, dance, track, and golf. FFA is also an organization that is active in the district with a new updated welding shop. Also, part of the curriculum and activities is a great Art program along with Band and Choir. The district belongs to the 14 school Cross Roads Conference, which includes schools that consistently contend and earn state championships in all the NSAA sponsored activities. The schools of the conference promote sportsmanship as a conference. The district has a TeamMates Mentoring program that serves students in need of guidance and also has a Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization that many students belong to. The Osceola School District also tries to instill good values into our students. Honesty, integrity, compassion, tolerance and inclusion are just some values the district tries to teach students. If you are looking for a good wholesome midwestern values community to settle in and send your kids to school in, Osceola is the place for you!! Osceola Public Addition Osceola District patrons recently passed a $7.7 million bond proposal to Jeffrey Elementary to expand physical education opportunities for elementary students, improve safety and security throughout the district, provide a new kitchen facility, expand activity facilities, and provide the community with a daycare facility and walking track. The district is very appreciative of the support of patrons, as the proposal passed by a solid 2:1 margin. The proposal addresses many needs that the district had and helps to make the district a stronger academic institution moving into the future.

The City of Osceola offers many medical facilities right here in our rural town. See the complete listing here. MEDICAL Osceola, Nebraska Hospital Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center 531 Beebe Street, Osceola 402-747-2031 www.ajhc.org Medical Clinic Prairie Creek Family Medicine - Osceola 531 Beebe Street, Osceola 402-747-8851 Shelby Clinic - (402) 764-2491 Stromsburg Clinic - (402) 527-1287 www.prairiecreekfm.com Pharmacy Trav's U-Save 415 Hawkeye Street, Osceola Phone: 402-603-8728 RX Refill Email: travsusave@gmail.com Wellness Center Annie Jeffrey Wellness Center 531 Beebe Street, Osceola 402-747-2031 www.ajhc.org Physical Therapy Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center 531 Beebe Street, Osceola 402-747-2031 www.ajhc.org Polk County Health Department 309 Commercial Street, Stromsburg, NE 68666 402-747-2211 www.fourcorners.ne.gov