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Students Visit the Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Members of the third, fourth and fifth grades sang Valentine Songs and shared poems with the Senior Center last week on Valentine's Day! Their singing voices were amazing and the poems were delightful.
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Celebrating World Marriage Day in Shelby

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Twelve couples celebrated World Marriage Day on February 12 at Sacred Heart Church in Shelby, with Father Andrew Litt officiating. Honored couples were Don & Bonnie Augustin & Roger & Sandy Gabel, who will be celebrating 50 years of marriage this year.
The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team competed at Fullerton. The varsity team was meet runnerup and the Novice team came in 4th place. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

The Shelby-Rising City Speech Team competed at Fullerton. The varsity team was meet runnerup and the Novice team came in 4th place. Shelby-Rising City Schools photo

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Speech Team Competes at Fullerton Meet

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Shelby-Rising City Speech team competed at Fullerton. Varsity team was meet runner-up and the novice team came in 4th place!
Staff Sergeant Tyler Triplett received a Quilt of Valor on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Osceola. Triplett serves in the South Dakota Army National Guard, based in Belle Fourche, SD. He joined in July 2012 and has taken part in Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in both Kuwait and Iraq. Pictured with Tyler are his wife Emily and daughters Kenna and Elsie. His Quilt of Valor was made and presented by Stars, Stripes, and Stitches QoV group, based in Shelby. Photo provided by Joelle Wacker.

Staff Sergeant Tyler Triplett received a Quilt of Valor on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Osceola. Triplett serves in the South Dakota Army National Guard, based in Belle Fourche, SD. He joined in July 2012 and has taken part in Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in both Kuwait and Iraq. Pictured with Tyler are his wife Emily and daughters Kenna and Elsie. His Quilt of Valor was made and presented by Stars, Stripes, and Stitches QoV group, based in Shelby. Photo provided by Joelle Wacker.

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Local Resident Honored with Quilt of Valor

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Photo provided by Osceola School

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Osceola Speech Results

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
After a crazy week filled with basketball, quiz bowl, school, and an engineering competition, these kids still found the energy to compete. These kids are the definition of HARD WORKING.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
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Alice Brown
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Recent AP reports addressed “the U.S. ruling nothing out,” given concern for “Beijing’s large scale aerial surveillance program.

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Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Do you worry about falling? Is it getting more challenging to maintain your balance? Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance may be the answer for you. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance is a form of exercise that is promoting better balance and fall prevention.

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Polk Library News

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
By Becky Carlstrom Polk Public Librarian Hello from the Polk Public Library. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather (Monday) as I am sure it won’t last long! I want to thank Karen Stevens, Natalie Hahn and Marilyn Pierpont for your donation of two books called “Zarafa”.