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Central Community College Holds Fifth Winter Commencement

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
COLUMBUS – Central Community College held its fifth all-college winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 12. A record 398 candidates were eligible to graduate and 88 took part in the ceremony. Collectively, 450 degrees and diplomas were awarded.

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NCPA ACADEMIC ALL STATE ANNOUNCED

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Polk County NewsLINCOLN - The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) recently announced the student recipients of the Fall 2025 Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association (NCPA) Academic All-State Awards.
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2025 Year in Review: Part 1

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Each year we review the year’s top stories. Here is what we found from the first half of 2025.January: Charles and Neeli Noyd picked up the Swanson Brothers jigsaw puzzle table.Governor Pillen recovered at home from his horse accident.

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Shelby-RC Turns Down Baseball Co-Op

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
SHELBY – At an open and public meeting on Monday, Shelby-Rising City discussed a possible co-op for baseball with Twin River/Osceola. This would start with the 2026 spring season if approved by January 1st.
Above: Carl’s Skrap had a fire in the truck when someone put ashes in the dumpster. Please do not put your ashes in your dumpster. Luckily Ryan was able to get the trash out. Ryan, Austin, and the truck are okay. Thank you to Benedict fire department and other people in town for helping. Photo provided by Carl’s Skrap.

Above: Carl’s Skrap had a fire in the truck when someone put ashes in the dumpster. Please do not put your ashes in your dumpster. Luckily Ryan was able to get the trash out. Ryan, Austin, and the truck are okay. Thank you to Benedict fire department and other people in town for helping. Photo provided by Carl’s Skrap.

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Carl’s Skrap Fire

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Osceola basketball coach Jason Zelasney “JZ” notches his 100th win on Friday against David City Aquinas. He is pictured here (center) with his players and assistant coaches. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

Osceola basketball coach Jason Zelasney “JZ” notches his 100th win on Friday against David City Aquinas. He is pictured here (center) with his players and assistant coaches. PCN photo by Blaine Winslow.

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Coach Jason Zelasney “JZ” Clocks 100th Win

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Above: Selden Trucking has been awarded the opportunity to pull the equipment to the away games for the Husker Football team since 1996. Here is one of the Husker trucks. Sometimes you can see one parked in Shelby. Photo courtesy of Selden Trucking.

Above: Selden Trucking has been awarded the opportunity to pull the equipment to the away games for the Husker Football team since 1996. Here is one of the Husker trucks. Sometimes you can see one parked in Shelby. Photo courtesy of Selden Trucking.

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MEET THE HUSKER TRUCKER

Jared Barton
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Editor’s Note: Selden Trucking is in Shelby, so we thought this article would be of local interest. Selden Trucking has driven the Husker gear since 1996.It takes a lot to put on a Nebraska college football game.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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

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Library News

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Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: January: Secret Life of Mrs.
“A Healthier You in the New Year: Start with the Switch”

“A Healthier You in the New Year: Start with the Switch”

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“A Healthier You in the New Year: Start with the Switch”

Kory Zimney Pt, Dpt, Phd
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
PRAIRIE DOCAs the holiday season winds down and the New Year approaches, many of us begin reflecting on the past year and thinking ahead. It’s a natural time to set resolutions— those hopeful promises to ourselves to eat better, move more, stress less or simply live healthier.