News

The Shelby High School Class of 1975 shared memories and a steak dinner at Reg’s Seven Mile Steak House celebrating 50 years. Front row John Czapla, Cris Houdersheldt Miller, Pamela Thelen McCollum, Lou Logan Kresha, and Carol Czapla Bowman. Back row-Louie Benda, Teri Jones Richter, Peggy Morgan Hopwood, Rebecca Schmid Hopwood, Pamela Brigham Caniglia, Kathy Hernbloom. The group was also given a tour of Shelby-RC High School by Tucker Tejkl. Photo provided.

The Shelby High School Class of 1975 shared memories and a steak dinner at Reg’s Seven Mile Steak House celebrating 50 years. Front row John Czapla, Cris Houdersheldt Miller, Pamela Thelen McCollum, Lou Logan Kresha, and Carol Czapla Bowman. Back row-Louie Benda, Teri Jones Richter, Peggy Morgan Hopwood, Rebecca Schmid Hopwood, Pamela Brigham Caniglia, Kathy Hernbloom. The group was also given a tour of Shelby-RC High School by Tucker Tejkl. Photo provided.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

SHELBY CLASS OF 1975 CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks

As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks

Jim Pillen
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
GOVERNORAs the school year kicks off, it’s a good time to tell Nebraska’s teachers thank you. They are difference makers, and the men and women who lead our classrooms are some of the biggest mentors and role models our kids will have in their lives.
The 2025 Shelby Farmers Market is winding down as the final week will be this Wednesday. Above a young entrepreneur sells his product. The money this young man raised was going towards the purchase of a new lawn mower. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

The 2025 Shelby Farmers Market is winding down as the final week will be this Wednesday. Above a young entrepreneur sells his product. The money this young man raised was going towards the purchase of a new lawn mower. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

SHELBY FARMERS MARKET WINDING DOWN

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A new, 18-member commission is the latest effort to find property tax relief

A new, 18-member commission is the latest effort to find property tax relief

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

A new, 18-member commission is the latest effort to find property tax relief

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAGov. Pillen and state lawmakers are taking another run at reducing the much despised, high property taxes in our state, this time via a commission on reforming the way we fund K-12 schools.You gotta admire the governor for keeping on trying.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

Polk Library News

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
On Monday, August 18th, we had a big crowd at our Women Homesteaders in Polk County program given by Charles Noyd. He did a super job - you can tell he loves his history! Root beer floats were served at the end of the program. Thanks again, Charles!

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

A Second Take

Jim Campain, Guest Writer
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Do Facts Matter Anymore?I must confess, I’ve been guilty of committing the cerebral sin of inferred justification. My layman’s definition of this rather abstract theory goes like this: an individual holds a belief to be true that is based on implied or inferred information rather than hard data.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

From the Museum

Bob Greenwall
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
As this is written, harvest is not many days away. This very important time of the year in Polk county has seen many changes since pioneer days, and the PCHS Museum has some interesting artifacts to illustrate.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Centennial Band will be at the State Fair, August 27th Monthly Senior Dinner will be Monday, September 1st, at the noon at the Community Center.Centennial School will not have classes on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st.

Exclusive Subscriber Content Image

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Recently while driving, I found myself swerving to avoid…a shoe! There it was, smack in the middle of the roadway—one solitary sneaker.This not being the first time I’ve spotted a shoe lying in the street, I found myself wondering, again, what had happened?