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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.

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Senior Center

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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

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Library News

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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...
The Shelby-RC Huskies 2026 summer football camp was held last week before the intense heat hit the area. The Huskies went through blocking drills and worked on a few plays last Tuesday as they get ready for the start of fall practice which will get started on Monday, August 10, with their season opener on Friday, August 28. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

The Shelby-RC Huskies 2026 summer football camp was held last week before the intense heat hit the area. The Huskies went through blocking drills and worked on a few plays last Tuesday as they get ready for the start of fall practice which will get started on Monday, August 10, with their season opener on Friday, August 28. PCN photos by Ken Kush.

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Summer Camps for the Boys of Fall

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Walnut Street Closing for Construction

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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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

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Gresham News

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A new Little Food Pantry has been installed on the south lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Gresham.