“Insomnia”

THE PRAIRIE DOCDifficulty sleeping is an common concern we hear about in primary care. Many of us will have trouble sleeping on occasion, but when that is a persistent pattern causing distress or functional impairment, we call it insomnia.

14U Baseball Co-Op Coming in 2026

WithAmerican Legion baseball having been a three-town effort during recent years, kids ages 1518 could continue their love of a sport they had played during their grade-school years.

Central Nebraska Adds 20 Childcare Providers, 200+ Licensed Childcare Spots through 6 Regions

Central Nebraska – Supported by a state-administered grant, a regional childcare expansion strategy is bearing fruit. In less than a year, the Central Childcare Champion project has awarded $50,000 in startup stipends to help 20 childcare businesses attain licensure.

Library News

Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: February: Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury March: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Alborn April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik...

Pedicure Clinics

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.

QoV News

Stars, Stripes, and Stitches QoV group will be working at the Shelby Legion Post 296 from 9am-3pm on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Please join us for all or part of the day.Note: Our next workday will be March 7.

2026 Fishing Forecast, Guide now available

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.These two resources are available to download at OutdoorNebraska.gov or print copies can be found at retailers where fishing permits are sold.

Senior Center

CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily

Gresham News

Sons of the Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will meet Friday, February 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Dey Warehouse for a workday. Poppies will be replaced on the cemetery crosses. All members are urged to attend.Centennial Board of Education will meet Monday, February 9th, at 8 p.m.

Registration Opens for 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum

Lincoln, Neb. —Ranchers and cattle producers interested in learning about the latest cutting-edge research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are encouraged to register for the 2026 Nebraska Ranch Practicum offered by Nebraska Extension.