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Polk Library News

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Hello from the Polk Public Library! Hope you have enjoyed the rain as it was much needed.The Farmer’s Market that was held Saturday (the 15th) in Polk was fantastic! I really enjoyed the day! The Library was open and I had a book sale. I had two other vendors in the library.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Centennial School picture day will be Monday, August 31st Centennial Softball will play Aurora in Gresham on Tuesday, September 1st, at 5 p.m.Centennial Band will be at the Nebraska State Fair, Wednesday, September 2nd.There will be no school, Monday, September 7th, Labor Day.Community potluck...

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Big Red Wrap Up Returns

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Public Media’s “Big Red Wrap-Up” television sports series kicks off with a preview of what to expect from head football coach Matt Rhule and the Big Red as they prepare for the first game against Ohio.Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 1, viewers can watch “Big Red Wrap-Up” at 7...

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Shelby Community Library Summer Reading Results

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Summer reading was held at the Shelby Library. The mini camera winner was Reecye Noyd. Second place was Cannon Kuhn who won $10 Shelby bucks, and 3rd was Nora Hopwood who also won $10 Shelby bucks.

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Library News

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: August: The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister September: Ordinary Genius by Thomas Fox Averill October: The River Wife by Jonis Agee November: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood December: Twelve Days of Christmas
Highlights of last week’s Shelby Farmers Market included a car show, bucket rides for the kids as well as the weekly cornhole, music, vendors and food. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Highlights of last week’s Shelby Farmers Market included a car show, bucket rides for the kids as well as the weekly cornhole, music, vendors and food. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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Shelby Farmers Market

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
August is rapidly coming to an end. For most students, teachers, and other school personnel, another school year is in full swing.So this week I have decided to share some hymns that were specifically written for children. I think they also apply to those of us who are well beyond childhood.
A confused and disappointed Christian. Image provided.

A confused and disappointed Christian. Image provided.

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Christian? Confused and Disappointed

Jim Campain
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
It started with a question—“Are you a Christian?” My most recent novel, Lambs of God, tells the story of an unhealthy relationship between religion and politics. In the story, nothing good comes from this marriage.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
“And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.