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TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
August 4- October 22 10:00-11:00 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays St. Paul Lutheran Church 531 So. Polk St.

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Village Board Filings

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
According to Debbie Girard, Polk County Clerk, this is a list of those who have filed for either the Shelby Village Board or the Polk Village Board. The deadline for the incumbents was July 15th and the deadline for all others is August 3.Trustee, Village of Shelby (3)Jeffrey D.
History Worth Preserving

History Worth Preserving

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History Worth Preserving

Adrian Smith
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUOn July 4, 2026, we celebrated 250 years of the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known—the United States ofAmerica.
Above: The Osceola garden tour included a stop at the cemetery to see these beautiful flowers. Vicki Jones as “Rosie the Riveter” was on hand to stamp “passports” and help. Below: The garden at Good Sam Nursing Home was also on the tour. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: The Osceola garden tour included a stop at the cemetery to see these beautiful flowers. Vicki Jones as “Rosie the Riveter” was on hand to stamp “passports” and help. Below: The garden at Good Sam Nursing Home was also on the tour. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Osceola Garden Tours Includes Four Gardens

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
OSCEOLA - Grow Osceola, a division of the Osceola Community Action Group, held their annual garden tour on Saturday. They had 91 people signed up and 7 volunteers.Attenders took a self-guided tour of four gardens: The Bartak Garden, The Good Sam Garden, Veteran’s Memorial Wall and the Girard Garden.
Sterling James of Lincoln

Sterling James of Lincoln

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Judge Rejects James’ Challenge of Death Penalty

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
LINCOLN - Sterling.James’ case went to Lancaster County District Court on Wednesday (July 15th). Previously James’ attorney filed that the Nebraska death penalty was unconstitutional. On Wednesday, Judge Kevin R. McManaman overruled that filing.
SRC AD Pflueger

SRC AD Pflueger

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S-RC AD Pflueger Resigns

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2nd Administrator to Resign in a MonthShelby-Rising City met in open and public session on Monday, August 20th. Near the end of the agenda was accepting the resignation of Brittney Pflueger, AD and middle school P.E. teacher.

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Fatal Accident in Polk County Monday

Staff Report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Polk County NewsOSCEOLA - On Monday, July 20th at 6:09 AM, Polk County Dispatch received a 911 call about a pickup that struck an ATV. The accident occurred on Highway 92 east of the F Road intersection. Upon investigation it was discovered that an ATV was traveling west bound on Highway 92.
Above: Over 30 garage sales brought people to Stromsburg to find bargains. There was also food trucks, a shred truck and Goodwill semi trailer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Over 30 garage sales brought people to Stromsburg to find bargains. There was also food trucks, a shred truck and Goodwill semi trailer. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Garage Saling in Burg

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Above: State Senator Jana Hughes held “coffee and conversation” on Wednesday (July 15th) in Osceola (morning) and Shelby (afternoon, pictured).Here she visits with Shelby residents George Thelen, Maru Whitmore and Deb Schmid. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Above: State Senator Jana Hughes held “coffee and conversation” on Wednesday (July 15th) in Osceola (morning) and Shelby (afternoon, pictured).Here she visits with Shelby residents George Thelen, Maru Whitmore and Deb Schmid. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Hughes Visits Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
SHELBY - Wednesday (July 15th), Nebraska State Senator Jana Hughes visited two of our towns: Osceola in the morning and Shelby in the afternoon. Polk County News was on hand in the afternoon to find out what area residents are concerned about.This was her second and third visits.