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Above: All four schools participated in county government day in Osceola on Monday. Here is the mock trial with Max Fritton (Osceola) as prosecuting attorney with other students behind him. Below: Bailiff Cannen Mooney (Cross County) swears in Matt Grant played by Kreyten Zimmerman (Shelby-RC). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: All four schools participated in county government day in Osceola on Monday. Here is the mock trial with Max Fritton (Osceola) as prosecuting attorney with other students behind him. Below: Bailiff Cannen Mooney (Cross County) swears in Matt Grant played by Kreyten Zimmerman (Shelby-RC). PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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County Government Day

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
OSCEOLA - About 120 students from all four schools visited the Osceola courthouse on Monday for County Government Day.They gathered in the courtroom about 9 AM and did the Pledge of Allegiance led by veteran Milton Toy.
Football Contest Winner

Football Contest Winner

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Zelasney Wins Week 13; Grand Prize to Kamrath

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The winner of week thirteen is Ken Zelasney of Silver Creek. He missed just four games.Coming in second were three people who missed five: Lynda Burritt, Nathan Clendain and Ryan Pfannkuch.There were 33 entries this week. The Huskers couldn’t get it done against Penn State this week.
HPC STUDENTS HEAR ABOUT SLED DOGS & THE IDITAROD

HPC STUDENTS HEAR ABOUT SLED DOGS & THE IDITAROD

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HPC STUDENTS HEAR ABOUT SLED DOGS & THE IDITAROD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
CLARKS - On Thursday (Nov. 20th), the Clarks Public Library and High Plains Elementary hosted Karen Land, three-time Iditarod participant, and her dog Sophia for a presentation.Land started talking about mushing and asked students if they knew what a musher was.
Above: The dala doe on display.

Above: The dala doe on display.

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DALA DOE COMES TO STROMSBURG

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
STROMSBURG - A special item is coming to Stromsburg, a “dala doe” sculpture made by Marilyn Tenney of Lyons. This dala doe is a Nebraskan twist of the traditional Swedish dala horse.
Cross County’s 5155E (Cereal Killers), Sam Haug, pictured qualified for state robotics, placing first in skills and bringing home the tournament champion trophy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County’s 5155E (Cereal Killers), Sam Haug, pictured qualified for state robotics, placing first in skills and bringing home the tournament champion trophy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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5155E Robotics Qualifies for State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
OMAHA - The Cereal Killers were singular this weekend, as just one breakfast fan was able to compete on Saturday. Sam Haug brought his best, placing first in skills with a score of 103 and pairing up with 8151W from Grand Island for the tournament and fighting for first there.

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Santa Claus at Library

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Shelby Community Library will host Santa Claus on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a great time to take photos with Santa by the fireplace, so remember your camera or phone. Refreshments will be served.
The Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-State Choir is an elite, audition-based honor ensemble for Nebraska students, typically selected through a rigorous process. Selected students rehearse under a nationally known conductor and perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of the annual NMEA Conference/Clinic. Saturday Kasey Fischbach and Nevaeh Martinez were part of that performance. Photo was provided

The Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-State Choir is an elite, audition-based honor ensemble for Nebraska students, typically selected through a rigorous process. Selected students rehearse under a nationally known conductor and perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of the annual NMEA Conference/Clinic. Saturday Kasey Fischbach and Nevaeh Martinez were part of that performance. Photo was provided

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ALL-STATE CHOIR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Shelby-RC Unified Bowling team will be headed to districts next week in Hastings. Here they take a team photo during last weeks meet. Front (L-R)- Danica Watts, Jessica Reppert, McKenna Stewart. Back- Braxton Siffring, Coy Vrbka, Jaxson Thompson. Photo provided.

The Shelby-RC Unified Bowling team will be headed to districts next week in Hastings. Here they take a team photo during last weeks meet. Front (L-R)- Danica Watts, Jessica Reppert, McKenna Stewart. Back- Braxton Siffring, Coy Vrbka, Jaxson Thompson. Photo provided.

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SRC Unified Bowling Team Season Nears End

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

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Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
SENATORWhen I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans. The federal government should do the same. In the Senate, my team and I are helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy. My team is specially trained in assisting constituents with their concerns.