Nebraska Educators Rising Members Lead with Passion at National Conference

More than 120 Nebraska student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones attended the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 20-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

SNAP Food Waiver Update

Lincoln, NE – On June 22, 2026, the US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) approval of Nebraska’s food restriction waivers be vacated.

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

REPRESENTING YOUAs we celebrate Independence Day, our nation stands on the doorstep of an extraordinary milestone. On July 4, 2026, Americans will mark 250 years since the birth of the United States—the greatest experiment in self-governance the world has ever known.

Wild Trail Safari Offers Unique Family Experience

POLK - Need something to do this weekend? Wild Trail Safari has you covered. Although there are no lions, tigers or bears (oh my!), you will still see unique animals like a sloth, camels, emus, lemurs and more. Some you can pet and feed, and others you need to stay in your vehicle.

“Finding Balance in a World That Never Stops”

THE PRAIRIE DOCStress surrounds us every day. We experience it in our personal lives, at work, in our relationships, and through the constant stream of information from the news and social media.

SRC Booster Club Steak Fry & Auction

The SRC Booster Club steak fry is August 1st in Rising City. Tickets are available online at https:// qtego.us/l/risingcity/tickets/ If purchased before July 29th type in the Promo Code Husky5 and get $5 off your meal tickets.

Walnut Street Closing for Construction

SHELBY - Walnut Street is under construction in Shelby. Here is the schedule. A detour will be set up when necessary. Follow the posted signs. Gehring Construction and Ready Mix Co. from Columbus is doing the work.July 6-31: paving and sidewalk Aug. 3-12: final grading, seeding and pavement marking

Library News

Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: July: The Weird Sister by Eleanor Brown 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...

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 Cards, pool and puzzles daily