Above: Elisa Kurth painted new artwork and signs located at Buckley Park in Stromsburg. They are on the covered picnic shelter/pavilion in the old camping area. Photos provided.
New Paintings in Buckley Park
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
STROMSBURG - New artwork is now in Buckley Park, displaying Stromsburg’s Swedish heritage and noting that services are free of charge.New artwork was placed on the east side of the RV pavilion (donation box sign), as well as on the two gables on the north side of the RV pavilion.News
SRC interim superintendent candidates Dr. Dana Wiseman (left) and Ernie Valentine (right). Photos provided.
SRC Superintendent Search: Interviews Monday
Beth Sparrow
SHELBY - Wednesday evening (June 17th) the board met with NASB (Nebraska Assoc.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
SRC Looking into Greenhouse Purchase and More from School Board
Rick Holtz
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City is looking into building a greenhouse on the district’s campus.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Gresham News
News Staff
Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, June 21st, following worship service at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Sports
Golf News
News Staff
OSCEOLA- The League Golf season is underway and the Polk County News will hopefully keep you...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The 2026 Midwest Covenant Home Golf Tournament was held at Ryan Hill Golf Course this past Friday. The format were four-person teams, best ball, playing 18-holes of golf. Left- Shelly Urkoski tees off during the tournament. Photo provided by Craig Pinley.
MWC Golf Tournament
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Easton Cattau dives back into first base on the attempted pick-off throw by the Albion pitcher during last Thursday night;s game. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.
From The Corn Stalks/Corn Rows
Ken Kush
Last weekend the World Cup got underway in the United States.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Obituaries
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LauraAnnAlt, age 67, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away June 7, 2026 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held Thursday, June…
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Mary Alice Scholz, age 84, of Columbus, formerly of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away May 29, 2026 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.Funeral services will be held…
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Mary Alice Scholz, age 84, of Columbus, formerly of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away May 29, 2026 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.Funeral services will be held…
Opinion
Inspirational People #101-105: Kings & Queens
Beth Sparrow
BETH’S BITSThis week is Swedish Festival and Father’s Day. I’ve already mentioned my own father.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Letter to the Editor
News Staff
Politicians use labels to keep you from asking the right questions. Rural Nebraskans deserve better.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Dad’s are important
Alan Sparrow
ALAN’S ANECDOTESI have a “friend” on social media that I went to school with in junior high and...
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
