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Walnut Street Closing for Construction

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Wednesday, July 8, 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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Library News

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Wednesday, July 8, 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...

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, July 8, 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
Garrett Ruth and Logan Pospisil (pictured) represented Shelby-Rising City at National FBLA in San Antonio, Texas. They competed, networked, and explored over one week—SeaWorld, the Alamo, countless walks along the River Walk to and from the convention center, and plenty of other adventures along the way. It was a week full of learning, laughs, memories, and lots of Texas heat! Mrs. Sara Jensen went along as their sponsor. Photo provided.

Garrett Ruth and Logan Pospisil (pictured) represented Shelby-Rising City at National FBLA in San Antonio, Texas. They competed, networked, and explored over one week—SeaWorld, the Alamo, countless walks along the River Walk to and from the convention center, and plenty of other adventures along the way. It was a week full of learning, laughs, memories, and lots of Texas heat! Mrs. Sara Jensen went along as their sponsor. Photo provided.

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Ruth and Pospisil at National FBLA in San Antonio

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The 3rd Annual BBQ rib cook-off sponsored by Buresh Catering & Meats took place Saturday. This year they had 13 entries! Judging took place at The Wetlands Bar and Grill. 1st: Adam Giddings (pictured) and 2nd: Grandpa D’s. Photo provided.

The 3rd Annual BBQ rib cook-off sponsored by Buresh Catering & Meats took place Saturday. This year they had 13 entries! Judging took place at The Wetlands Bar and Grill. 1st: Adam Giddings (pictured) and 2nd: Grandpa D’s. Photo provided.

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Rising City Cookoff Winners

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Men’s 5k winner Fr. Schleis 16:30 (right) Women’s 5k winner Ann Prigge 22:46 (not pictured) Boys bike Adam Fozzard 14:01 (middle) Girls bike Sloen Hines 20:13 (left)

Men’s 5k winner Fr. Schleis 16:30 (right) Women’s 5k winner Ann Prigge 22:46 (not pictured) Boys bike Adam Fozzard 14:01 (middle) Girls bike Sloen Hines 20:13 (left)

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Rising City Race Winners

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Homestead National Historical Park News Release

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Kids in Parks: Picture yourself at Homestead National Historical ParkBEATRICE, Neb. – Attention kids of all ages! Explore the park through the “eyes” of a camera on Saturday, July 11 at 10 a.m. at Homestead National Historical Park’s Education Center.

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Buy big game permits starting July 8

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Hunters may begin purchasing Nebraska big game permits that are available over the counter in July for the 2026 seasons.On July 8, residents may buy any available deer, antelope, and undrawn elk permits within limits, starting at 10 a.m. Central time.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A new Little Food Pantry has been installed on the south lawn of the Presbyterian Church in Gresham.

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High Plains Cheerleader Car Wash

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The High Plains cheerleaders will have a car wash on Friday, July 10th at the Dairy Queen parking lot in Central City, starting at 12 noon. A free will donation will support the cheerleaders.