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SRC interim superintendent candidates Dr. Dana Wiseman (left) and Ernie Valentine (right). Photos provided.

SRC interim superintendent candidates Dr. Dana Wiseman (left) and Ernie Valentine (right). Photos provided.

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SRC Superintendent Search: Interviews Monday

Beth Sparrow
Thursday, June 18, 2026
SHELBY - Wednesday evening (June 17th) the board met with NASB (Nebraska Assoc. of School Boards) Shari Becker. She collected seven names and resumes of candidates for the interim superintendent at Shelby-Rising City.She said some of these contacted her, and some she initiated the contact.
Madison Augustin and Garrett Ruth discuss the greenhouse proposal. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

Madison Augustin and Garrett Ruth discuss the greenhouse proposal. PCN photo by Rick Holtz.

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SRC Looking into Greenhouse Purchase and More from School Board

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City is looking into building a greenhouse on the district’s campus.Two FFA members — juniors Garrett Ruth and Madison Augustin — along with their teacher, Holly Luettel, presented the board of education with a proposal that would build a greenhouse near the high school.
Shelby-Rising City Superintendent Tucker Tejkl announced his resignation last week. PCN file photo

Shelby-Rising City Superintendent Tucker Tejkl announced his resignation last week. PCN file photo

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SRC Superintendent Resigns

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
SHELBY - Shelby-Rising City Schools are looking for a new superintendent.Superintendent Tucker Tejkl submitted his letter of resignation to the board of education last week. The board accepted the resignation at their meeting on Thursday.

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Gresham News

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Presbyterian Church Session will meet Sunday, June 21st, following worship service at 10 a.m.A new Little Food Pantry has been installed on the south lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Gresham. This is one way residents can make a difference for those in need in our community.
Kari Podliska (village clerk/treasurer) applied for a LARM safety grant. They used it for some of the items pictured. Photo provided.

Kari Podliska (village clerk/treasurer) applied for a LARM safety grant. They used it for some of the items pictured. Photo provided.

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Village of Clarks Receives $500 Safety Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Village of Clarks used $500 from a Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase a safety harness and lanyard, exit signs, and a first aid kit. Village clerk/ treasurer Kari Podliska applied for the grant.
Above: The Class of 1956, Orville Davidson and Pat Davidson Chapman

Above: The Class of 1956, Orville Davidson and Pat Davidson Chapman

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Gresham Alumni Banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Gresham Alumni Association met on Saturday, May 23, 2026 for their annual alumni banquet. Forty-four members and guests enjoyed the evening. Honored classes with member present were 1956, 1966, 1971 and 1976. Souvenirs from the 1916 building were given as door prizes. Photos are below.
Gresham Blackbird 10U softball team went 2-2 at districts to qualify for class D State. Coaches are Holly Borchers, Emily Heater, Domi Schmeiding. Back Row (left to right): Harper Allen, Mara Payne, Riley heater, tally Schmeiding, Blakely stoll, Eastyn Scheele. Front row (left to right): Prunella Lawson, Evalyn Toovey, Everly Borchers, Leah Ford, Hadley Schmeiding, Chloe Scheele. Not pictured: Stella Borchers. Photo provided.

Gresham Blackbird 10U softball team went 2-2 at districts to qualify for class D State. Coaches are Holly Borchers, Emily Heater, Domi Schmeiding. Back Row (left to right): Harper Allen, Mara Payne, Riley heater, tally Schmeiding, Blakely stoll, Eastyn Scheele. Front row (left to right): Prunella Lawson, Evalyn Toovey, Everly Borchers, Leah Ford, Hadley Schmeiding, Chloe Scheele. Not pictured: Stella Borchers. Photo provided.

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Gresham 10U Softball

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Above: The Class of 1976, Dean Avery, Scott Pohl, Carla Chapman Schumacher, Scott Prigge and Kurt Tobey.

Above: The Class of 1976, Dean Avery, Scott Pohl, Carla Chapman Schumacher, Scott Prigge and Kurt Tobey.

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Gresham Class of 1976

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Name-calling, verbal missteps dog the governor

Name-calling, verbal missteps dog the governor

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Name-calling, verbal missteps dog the governor

All Things Nebraska
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Gov. Jim Pillen has always insisted that he’s “not a politician,” but more of a regular guy.“Speech-i-fying” isn’t his cup of rhetorical tea. I’m sure he’d admit that.But every so often, we get evidence of, shall we say, a misstep of the vocal variety.
The staff at Timberlake Ranch Camp prepared for campers. They are currently in week three of camp. Photo provided.

The staff at Timberlake Ranch Camp prepared for campers. They are currently in week three of camp. Photo provided.

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Timberlake Ranch Camp Celebrates 50 Years

Joel Linn
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Timberlake Ranch Camp will celebrate 50 years of ministry in 2027! But the camp ministry began closer to 1915 at Polk Bible Camp, where thousands and thousands came not only to camp, but to a relationship with Jesus Christ.