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Nebraska Lawmakers Approve First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature has given final approval to a new plan that will help more Nebraskans achieve the American dream of homeownership.The First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act — originally proposed as LB 938 on behalf of State Treasurer Joey Spellerberg — authorizes tax-advantaged...
Polk County Sheriff’s candidate Brittany McCracken visited Shelby-RC High School last week. McCracken was with the high school’s forensic class where she shared her experiences with investigating crime scenes. Photo was provided

Polk County Sheriff’s candidate Brittany McCracken visited Shelby-RC High School last week. McCracken was with the high school’s forensic class where she shared her experiences with investigating crime scenes. Photo was provided

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McCracken Visits Shelby-RC High School

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Library News

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman June: A Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
“Death, Taxes, and Aging Eyes”

“Death, Taxes, and Aging Eyes”

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“Death, Taxes, and Aging Eyes”

Dr. Debra Johnston, Md
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
THE PRAIRIE DOCBenjamin Franklin famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”Franklin was a legendary intellect, and it’s hard to overstate the impact he had.

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Nebraska Legislature Votes to Protect Medicaid Retroactive Coverage

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
LINCOLN - Today, the Nebraska Legislature voted to protect patients and providers, rejecting efforts to eliminate Medicaid retroactive eligibility coverage by passing LB 958 with an emergency clause.'We are grateful for the leadership of Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, Health and Human Services Chair...

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily
Shelby-RC High School held their prom over the weekend. Crowned King was Coy Vrbka, while the Queen was Kendall Nickolite. Photo was provided

Shelby-RC High School held their prom over the weekend. Crowned King was Coy Vrbka, while the Queen was Kendall Nickolite. Photo was provided

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KING COY AND QUEEN KENDALL

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Heath Science Students from SRC attended a UNMC Event at UNK last week. The students got to do hands on medical things during the event. Photo was provided

Heath Science Students from SRC attended a UNMC Event at UNK last week. The students got to do hands on medical things during the event. Photo was provided

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Health Science Students in Kearney

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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
How Did He Do That?

How Did He Do That?

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEGod set up this whole earth. That’s what I believe, anyway. I like to imagine Him sitting at a drawing table and designing my favorite flower, a pansy.Did He roll out some mystical dough and press it into the shape of a petal?