Polk Library News

Good day from the Polk Public Library! The snow on Saturday was nice but I was so glad most of it melted yesterday! We do need moisture!The author of the month is Danielle Steel. A patron wanted some of her books as she had read all of the ones I had on the shelves.

Icy Road Conditions Lead to Accident in Merrick County

Reported by the Merrick County Sheriff’s Office: Icy road conditions led a deputy to be dispatched to Highway 39 south of Silver Creek to investigate a single vehicle accident.

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.

Call a 30-second timeout, before changing the criteria for selection to the Nebraska Hall of Fame

ALL THINGS NEBRASKATom Osborne for the Nebraska Hall of Fame? Sign me up.But maybe it’s worth spending a bit of time considering the rules for induction into the state’s most prestigious honor.They aren’t very good. First off, a person must have been dead for 35 years before they can be considered.

Celebrating the Gift of Life

REPRESENTING YOUADRIAN SMITHLife is a gift worthy of protection, care, and support at every stage.

Storm Fans at CRC Basketball

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

Grace Notes

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:11, English Standard Version) When report card time rolled around back in my grade school days, kids in my school often chanted this little ditty.

What is Church Membership and Why?

At one time, some people were regular attenders of our church but didn’t want to be members. Does this sound familiar? Why? I usually thought it’s because they didn’t want a “job”. Certain duties of the church a church member must hold.

Lines on the Page

LINES ON THE PAGEAs a new author in 2005-ish, I struggled to find a place—anyplace— that would publish my work. How do I do this? How do I get my work out in the world? How do I get in the publishing game?