A Servant Heart

I have said this in previous columns and no doubt will say it in columns to come. It seems as if there is a day set aside to recognize just about anything one can imagine.

Take Baby Steps to Get Control of Your Finances

STROMSBURG — Charles and Neeli Noyd have been helping people budget and get out of debt for 12 years off and on. Many years ago Charles and Neeli went to a Dave Ramsey seminar. They knew this was a way they could get out of debt and live financially free.

Covenant Home Clips

It must be getting close to spring. While watching a couple of squirrels scampering around a tree, there in the empty lot was a beautiful robin sitting soaking in the warmth of the morning sun. What an uplifting sight. God blesses us in so many little ways!

Registration open for Dam Race

Registration is open for Crofton’s Dam Race 2023, which will be July 29 at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area. Choose your adventure between three events: a triathlon, half-marathon, or 12-mile bike race.

News In Brief

Stromsburg Chamber Business After Hours The Stromsburg Chamber of Commerce is having a Business After Hours Thursday, March 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Midwest Covenant Home. Festival Meeting The 2023 Stromsburg Midsommar Festival dates are set for June 16-18.

Library Gifted 100 New Books

The Shelby Community Library just received a gift of 100 new children’s books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers.

7 Double Dogs are Heading to State

Congrats to the USA State Qualifiers. The Double Dogs are sending seven team members to State this year.

Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby in March

Shelby-Rising City preschool registration begins March 1. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-years-old by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

The Big High Line Cutoff Parade

In 1916 the “good roads” movement was in the news and auto touring was becoming very popular.

Library News

Lauran Ostberg Library Director I thought I’d drop a line. In celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday last week, I wanted to share a quote from his book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!”  “So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and rember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.