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DHHS Recognizes Foster Care Month and the Continued Need for Foster Homes

Staff Report

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Lincoln, NE – May is recognized as National Foster Care Month. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is celebrating the dedicated foster parents and foster homes who provide safe, stable, and supportive environments for children and youth across Nebraska.

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Gresham News

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Community Potluck Dinner will be Monday, June 1st, at noon at the community center.Monthly Village Board meeting will be Tuesday, June 9th, at 6 p.m. at the village office.

High Plains staff were recognized for being there for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Pictured are Jessica Hatfield 10 yr, Sierra Konwinski 10 yr, Megan Buller 15 yr, Bailey Williams 5 yr, Stephanie Carlson 15 yr, Penny Bengston 5 yr, Mike Howell, Tabitha Rieken, Laura Hedrick and Sarah Engler. Photo provided.

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High Plains Staff Recognition

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Gresham Fireman’s Picnic Photos

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Gresham Fireman’s Picnic Photos

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Working in a farm successor as part of a retirement plan

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Are you one of the many farmers without an identified farm successor? Purdue University says that's around 75%, and about half expect nonfamily members to take over.

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If You Don’t Use It, You Lose It

Dr. Glenn Mollette

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Risk is a part of your everyday life.A drive to the grocery store is risky. Sitting in your recliner too long is risky. Eating too much is risky. Eating too little is risky. Driving too fast is risky and driving too slowly can be risky in certain scenarios.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Growing up, Memorial Day meant setting aside an hour or so from the demands of farm tasks to head to town for the annual Memorial Day observance. There the school band would play several festive pieces, students would read essays on patriotism, and a clergy member would deliver a message.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

The Shelby Class of 1976 reunited for their 50th over the weekend. Pictured are Kathy Lassek Schmidt, Mike Boss, Mary Slusarski Abegglen, Mark Hegi, Ann Grossnicklaus Landerfield, Mike Morgan, Peg Gabriel Vrbka, Mike Vrbka, Eugene Levos, and Pat Augustin. Photo provided.

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Shelby Class of 1976 Reunites

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Pedicure Clinics

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Pedicure Clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Please call the health department to make an appointment.