Library News

Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: February: Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury March: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Alborn April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik...

Pedicure Clinics

Pedicure Clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department to make an appointment.

QoV News

Stars, Stripes, and Stitches QoV group will be working at the Shelby Legion Post 296 from 9am-3pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

2026 Fishing Forecast, Guide now available

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.These two resources are available to download at OutdoorNebraska.gov or print copies can be found at retailers where fishing permits are sold.Increase your odds...

Senior Center

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

Gresham News

Sons of the Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday, February 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dey Warehouse for a workday. Poppies will be replaced on the cemetery crosses.

Registration Opens for 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Lincoln, Neb. —Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.

Polk Library News

Good day from the Polk Public Library! The snow on Saturday was nice but I was so glad most of it melted yesterday! We do need moisture!The author of the month is Danielle Steel. A patron wanted some of her books as she had read all of the ones I had on the shelves.

Icy Road Conditions Lead to Accident in Merrick County

Reported by the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office: Icy road conditions led a deputy to be dispatched to Highway 39 south of Silver Creek to investigate a single vehicle accident.The investigation revealed that a 2009 Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Highway 39, lost control due to the icy...

2026 Fishing Forecast, Guide now available

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.These two resources are available to download at OutdoorNebraska. gov or print copies can be found at retailers where fishing permits are sold.Increase your odds...