Osmond All Stars teams up through 4-H

Kristen Sindelar
Jun 3, 2026
9 hrs ago

Pierce County 4-H PIC 0605ks — Members of the Osmond All Stars 4-H Club in Pierce County fulfilled a community service project at the club’s first official meeting in May 2025.
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Kristen Sindelar

Kids around Osmond, Nebraska know that to be an all-star, you’ve got to join 4-H.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.