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Easter Prayer Breakfast

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, April 1st at 7 AM at the Stromsburg Evangelical Free Church.Tickets are $5 and available from any Stromsburg Church.Sponsored by the Stromsburg Ministerial Alliance.
Palm Sunday: Welcome Jesus!

Palm Sunday: Welcome Jesus!

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Palm Sunday: Welcome Jesus!

Camy Tang
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you. Isaiah 12:6 (TNIV) I tried to imagine what it must have been like on that Palm Sunday when Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem. What made the people so happy and joyful?

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Astory is told of a New Yorker who was driving through Texas one day. His car collided with a pickup truck that was pulling a horse trailer.A few months after the accident, the New Yorker attempted to collect damages for his injuries.

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Warmer Weather Leads to Road Work

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
US-6 in Hastings March 23, 2026 (Hastings, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin March 30 on U.S. Highway 6 (US-6), from approximately 1/4 mile west of Elm Avenue to 1/4 mile east of Showboat Boulevard, from reference post 212.71 to reference post 215.
The Grunden horses still resting on Monday after an extremely traumatic and miraculous evacuation from the Cottonwood Fire last Friday, when NCTA students and others answered the call. (Andela Taylor)

The Grunden horses still resting on Monday after an extremely traumatic and miraculous evacuation from the Cottonwood Fire last Friday, when NCTA students and others answered the call. (Andela Taylor)

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The Cottonwood Fire: On National Ag Week, It Takes Everyone

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Curtis, Neb. — During a week meant to recognize agriculture, NCTA faculty, staff, and students have been living its values in real time. On Thursday, March 12, the Cottonwood Fire and other wildfires ignited across Nebraska, driven by dry conditions and relentless wind.
Gene Schlesinger was honored for 22 years as president of the department. Pictured are President Nate Kracl, Gene and Fire Chief Jon Eller. Photo provided.

Gene Schlesinger was honored for 22 years as president of the department. Pictured are President Nate Kracl, Gene and Fire Chief Jon Eller. Photo provided.

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Shelby Fire & Rescue Awards

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Shelby Fire and Rescue held their annual St. Patrick’s Party complete with a delicious steak dinner from Reg’s followed by our 2025 awards ceremony. Congratulations to all of our award recipients. Our department is thankful for your dedication and service to our community.

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Library News

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: 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 Backman June: A Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

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“What the Heart Wants (is exercise)”

Dr. Kelly Evans Hullinger, Md, Facp
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
THE PRAIRIE DOCCardiovascular disease remains the most common cause of death in the US as well as a very common cause of chronic illness and disability. Heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes result in about 2500 deaths per day in the US, according to the American Heart Association.

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Catch these Game and Parks education events in April

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in April.Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska. gov or at state park entrances.