Lightning Hits Shelby

Shelby fire chief Jon Eller reported the Shelby Fire and Shelby Ambulance were dispatched to the east Central Valley Ag elevator in Shelby for a lightning strike on Friday morning, July 7th. This is where a new elevator is being built. The Polk County Sheriff's office was also on scene.

Our American Flag

Our American Flag As we gather to celebrate the birth of our great nation on this Fourth of July, it is an opportunity to reflect upon the values and ideals that have made America the greatest country that has ever existed.

Gresham News

Gresham Softball 10U and 14U will play at home Thursday, July 6th, at 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. Monthly Senior Dinner will be Monday, July 10th, at noon at the Community Center. Centennial Board of Education will meet Monday, July 10th, at 8 p.m.

Polk’s June 30th Celebration

Grace Notes

Almost all of our readers will recognize Francis Scott Key as the author of our national anthem—“The Star Spangled Banner.

July 4th Is Not a Religious Holiday

While there are certain holidays like Christmas and Easter that are definitely “religious” holidays, the 4th of July celebrating America’s Independence is not. So should Christians celebrate non-religious holidays? Of course, but we should still guard our faith.

Folkets Vän

Getting another package from Sweden should warrant another column, shouldn’t it? Oh, yes. This one is from Rolf Strand, descendant from Polk county pioneers Peter and Mary Bergman, and he has been continuing his research on Peter.

Celebrating our Country

Celebrating our Country In the mid-1800s, Nebraska was still barely touched by settlers migrating West for a new life. Our state was home to the prairies and rivers we see today.

City Wide Garage Sales

The United Methodist Church Women’s group will offer a lunch n the church’s fellowship hall from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. during Stromsburg’s City Wide Garage Sales. Come eat and avoid the heat while you relax in our air-conditioned fellowship hall!

Harmony Nursery Customer Appreciation

Harmony Nursery and Day Lily Farm is having Day Lily Days from July 5th to 22nd. The peak bloom time is the second week in July. They are hosting a customer appreciation on Friday July 7th from 2 to 5:30 p.m. TheAnna Street Trolley will have ice cream.