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Combatting Communist China’s Ownership of American Farmland

Combatting Communist China’s Ownership of American Farmland

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Combatting Communist China’s Ownership of American Farmland

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
NEBRASKA SENATORRural communities are the heart and soul of Nebraska. Their health care needs are unique and require tailored solutions. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) puts rural patients front and center. It brings care, stability, and reform where it’s needed most.

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Two Vehicle Accidents in Polk County Aug. 15-16

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
The weekend of August 15th and 16th had two vehicle accidents in Polk County.Friday (August 15th) about 11:50 AM a two-vehicle injury accident was reported near the Highway 81 and 124th Road intersection south of Stromsburg.
Skill games have been set up in bars, grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores and laundromats across Nebraska. A new law requires the operators of the game to pay a tax on the games’ revenues and hook into a central server that will record how much the games take in and pay out. Photo by Bob Glissmann/Flatwater Free Press

Skill games have been set up in bars, grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores and laundromats across Nebraska. A new law requires the operators of the game to pay a tax on the games’ revenues and hook into a central server that will record how much the games take in and pay out. Photo by Bob Glissmann/Flatwater Free Press

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SEN. HUGHES HELPS GET HANDLE ON GAMBLING “SKILL” GAMES

Bob Glissmann
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Editor’s note: This story is about gambling and problem gambling. Nebraskans seeking help with problem gambling can call 1-833-BETOVER — 833-2386837 — 24 hours a day.

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Blood Drive

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Friday, Sept. 5th from 11 AM to 5 PM at Ev. Free Church. Call Timm Waller 764-4944 to make appt or go to redcrossblood.org
State Fair Static Entry Results

State Fair Static Entry Results

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State Fair Static Entry Results

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - The Nebraska State Fair started Friday and 4-H day was held over the weekend.Many of our 4-H students and others have entries at state fair. Here are some results on the static entries and a few competitive entries that have been completed. P = purple, B = blue, R = red, W = white.
Signs like these will pop up on towns around the county for Bargains for You on 92 shopping this weekend. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

Signs like these will pop up on towns around the county for Bargains for You on 92 shopping this weekend. PCN file photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Get Ready to Bargain Shop

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
This weekend is Bargains for You on 92. This is their fifth year of offering it. It started because of the success of Junk Jaunt in central Nebraska. Junk Jaunt is the end of September (26th to 28th). Bargains for You is also three days long (Thursday the 28th to Saturday the 30th).
Above: The Nebraska Community Blood Drive Bus stopped in Stromsburg to collect blood from donors. The damage to the bus was on the other side. Photo provided.

Above: The Nebraska Community Blood Drive Bus stopped in Stromsburg to collect blood from donors. The damage to the bus was on the other side. Photo provided.

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LOCAL HEROES KEEP BLOOD DRIVE ON TRACK

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
STROMSBURG - The Polk County Rural Public Power District (RPPD) had a blood drive scheduled for Monday, August 18th. However it almost didn’t happen after the bus was in an accident.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 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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Shelby Legion Meeting Notice

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Shelby Legion 296 will be meeting Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m at the Shelby Legion Club. All Legion members and Sons of Legion members please plan to attend.

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Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: August: Women in White Coats by Olivia Campbee September: After the Crash by Michel Bussi October: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton November: Winter Street Bk. 1 by Elin Hilderbrand