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Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Above: Kale Gustafson (center) is pictured with his team after breaking the school career record for points. Below: Former record holder Isaiah Zelasney is pictured with Kale Gustafson. The two played together the last three years before Zelasney graduated. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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GUSTAFSON SCORES ANOTHER RECORD

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
On Friday, Kale Gustafson of Osceola got another school record. He surpassed the school record of career points in basketball. That record was set less than a year ago by his former teammate Isaiah Zelasney. He needed three points on Friday to surpass the points set by Isaiah Zelasney, 1744.
Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

Wyatt Urkoski (senior at High Plains) got his 100th pin at the Norm Manstedt Invitational hosted by High Plains at Central Community College in Columbus. Pictured with him is his coach, Martin Phillips on the right, Corbey Grause (far left) and Jason Church. Photo provided.

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Urkoski Gets 100th Pin

Staff Report
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
All four county schools closed Monday and Tuesday as about 8-12 inches of snow accumulated. Local businesses also closed including the courthouse closing early Monday and opening late Tuesday. Monday afternoon workers were out moving snow on roadways and sidewalks. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

All four county schools closed Monday and Tuesday as about 8-12 inches of snow accumulated. Local businesses also closed including the courthouse closing early Monday and opening late Tuesday. Monday afternoon workers were out moving snow on roadways and sidewalks. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Snow Affects Area Again

News Staff
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The back of this SUV is piled with sacks of food to be delivered to schools for the backpack program. Photo provided.

The back of this SUV is piled with sacks of food to be delivered to schools for the backpack program. Photo provided.

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Backpack Program Quietly Serves Families

Cienna Friesen
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
There are 86 local kids not going hungry this holiday season thanks to the Backpack Program. The Backpack Program, originating in Lincoln, is locally sponsored by A Place At the Table Inc.
Coach Tanner Kuhn was awarded the 2023 Coach of the Year by the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association (NSWCA) at the Shelby-Rising City meet on Saturday. Photo provided.

Coach Tanner Kuhn was awarded the 2023 Coach of the Year by the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association (NSWCA) at the Shelby-Rising City meet on Saturday. Photo provided.

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Coach Kuhn Named 2023 Coach of the Year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Shelby-Rising City seniors Ethan Fjell (second from left) and Landon Sliva (second from right) were recognized with their parents at the beginning of the Shelby-Rising City wrestling tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Shelby-Rising City seniors Ethan Fjell (second from left) and Landon Sliva (second from right) were recognized with their parents at the beginning of the Shelby-Rising City wrestling tournament. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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Seniors Recognized at Home Wrestling Tourney

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Senior dance/cheer members Kaylei Perry (left) and Ellie Frederick (right) went to Hawaii for the Pearl Harbor Parade. Photos provided.

Senior dance/cheer members Kaylei Perry (left) and Ellie Frederick (right) went to Hawaii for the Pearl Harbor Parade. Photos provided.

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Dance/Cheer Girls Go to Hawaii

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
We would like to thank everyone who helped make our trip to Hawaii a success. It was an honor to represent Shelby-Rising City High School and Polk County, Nebraska in the Pearl Harbor Parade on Dec. 7th in Hawaii.

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Woman’s CIP Meetings 2024

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Monday Jan. 22nd at 6 PM...... Tripping Through Sweden by Judy Hanson Monday, Feb. 26th at 2 PM...... FineArts Program by Cross County Monday, Mar. 25th at 6 PM..... Bess Streeter Aldrich by Jolene McLaughlin Monday Apr. 22nd at 2 PM...... What’s Growing Monday May 20th at 6 PM......

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From the Museum

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
By Bob Greenwall Time spent in museums is my happy time. Growing up, it was frequently a conflict between my wanting to stop at museums and dad’s focus on getting to the destination quickly. It was not an interest we shared. Today’s find is a good example of the reason for my fascination.