Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday of the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County.

Medicare D Enrollment

Medicare D Open Enrollment will be Wednesday, November 16th at the Shelby Community library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call the library at 402-527-5181 to schedule yours. This is sponsored by Aging Partners and the Shelby Community Library.

Senior Center

Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers at the Shelby Senior Center. If you would like to join this amazing team call Anita at 402-527-5158. Just a couple hours once a week is needed (11AM-1:00PM)

Polk Library

Hello from the Polk Public Library! I wish the wind would stop blowing the leaves around. It could blow us a nice rain which we would all be so grateful for! The Polk Public Library would like to thank the Polk County Commissioners for their continued support of the county libraries!

Gresham Library

On Saturday, November 12th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. you are invited to the November story hour at the Gresham library! All ages are welcome.

Gresham Man Receives Probation for Weapons Charge

YORK – Travis Patchin, 40, of Gresham, has been given probation in a case where he was convicted of carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

Prostate Cancer: Know Your Options

By Daniel G Petereit, MD, FABS, FASTRO Over my 30 year career as a cancer physician I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous progress in treating cancer patients.

Campaign Spending in Nebraska Out of Control

I’m struggling with the math on this one. At least 20 people running for the Nebraska Legislature are spending $100,000 or more on their campaigns.

Immunization Clinics Nov. 9, 21

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 and Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Hunters Helping the Hungry Program

Hunters are reminded they may donate harvested deer to the Hunters Helping the Hungry program at seven processor locations in Nebraska.