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Birthdays

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Birthdays

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Happy 70th Birthday, Grandpa Roger!Love, Your Family
Daniel Alexander (left),

Daniel Alexander (left),

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Three Unrelated Polk County Cases Puts Three in Jail

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OSCEOLA - We are following up on three Polk County Court cases and one Merrick County one. They are in different stages: one accused, one pled guilty and one sentenced. These are all unrelated cases.

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AJMCHC Spring Health Fair

Staff Report
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Every year as spring approaches, area farmers begin gearing up by having their farm machinery inspected before planting season gets into “full swing”. Both the AKRS and AGCO facilities see a flurry of activity just after the first of the year.
Left: The four arrested last week in the Neville-Tanner case included Kendall Hawthorne, Matthew Lickliter, Sheena Miller and Ammie Mitchell. All are charged with accessory to murder and tampering with evidence. Photos provided by LPD.

Left: The four arrested last week in the Neville-Tanner case included Kendall Hawthorne, Matthew Lickliter, Sheena Miller and Ammie Mitchell. All are charged with accessory to murder and tampering with evidence. Photos provided by LPD.

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UPDATE ON NEVILLE/TANNER CASE: 4 More Arrested and Remains Identified

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
LINCOLN - Four more were arrested on Tuesday (Feb. 10th) by the Lincoln Police Department in the homicide investigation surrounding the disappearances and presumed deaths of Hannah Neville, Roberto Tanner and their unborn child.

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Updated Filing List

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
OSCEOLA - Tuesday (Feb. 17th) at 5 PM was the last day for incumbents to file. Monday the courthouse was closed for President’s Day, so the list is as of 8 AM on Tuesday.
“The Bones of the Matter”

“The Bones of the Matter”

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“The Bones of the Matter”

Debra Johnston, Md
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
THE PRAIRIE DOCWhen I was in medical school, I learned that a shocking number of people would die or be admitted to a nursing home after a hip fracture.Even today, a hip fracture can be a devastating event for an older American. Up to 30% will die within the next year.

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Continuous, General CRP signups announced

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Agricultural producers and private landowners may sign up for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program from Feb. 12-March 20, 2026, or the General CRPfrom March 9-April 17, 2026.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, February 18, 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 Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily
Pictured with Father Litt are the honored couples and those celebrating 50 or more years of marriage this year. Photo provided.

Pictured with Father Litt are the honored couples and those celebrating 50 or more years of marriage this year. Photo provided.

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World Marriage Day at Shelby Sacred Heart

News Staff
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
World Marriage Day was celebrated Sunday, February 15th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby. The honored couple celebrating 50 years of marriage this year was Drew and Peggy Hopwood.