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High Plains staff were recognized for being there for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Pictured are Jessica Hatfield 10 yr, Sierra Konwinski 10 yr, Megan Buller 15 yr, Bailey Williams 5 yr, Stephanie Carlson 15 yr, Penny Bengston 5 yr, Mike Howell, Tabitha Rieken, Laura Hedrick and Sarah Engler. Photo provided.

High Plains staff were recognized for being there for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years. Pictured are Jessica Hatfield 10 yr, Sierra Konwinski 10 yr, Megan Buller 15 yr, Bailey Williams 5 yr, Stephanie Carlson 15 yr, Penny Bengston 5 yr, Mike Howell, Tabitha Rieken, Laura Hedrick and Sarah Engler. Photo provided.

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High Plains Staff Recognition

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Growing up, Memorial Day meant setting aside an hour or so from the demands of farm tasks to head to town for the annual Memorial Day observance. There the school band would play several festive pieces, students would read essays on patriotism, and a clergy member would deliver a message.

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God’s Word: Verses for this Week

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
“And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
The Shelby Class of 1976 reunited for their 50th over the weekend. Pictured are Kathy Lassek Schmidt, Mike Boss, Mary Slusarski Abegglen, Mark Hegi, Ann Grossnicklaus Landerfield, Mike Morgan, Peg Gabriel Vrbka, Mike Vrbka, Eugene Levos, and Pat Augustin. Photo provided.

The Shelby Class of 1976 reunited for their 50th over the weekend. Pictured are Kathy Lassek Schmidt, Mike Boss, Mary Slusarski Abegglen, Mark Hegi, Ann Grossnicklaus Landerfield, Mike Morgan, Peg Gabriel Vrbka, Mike Vrbka, Eugene Levos, and Pat Augustin. Photo provided.

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Shelby Class of 1976 Reunites

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Pedicure Clinics

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Cards, pool and puzzles daily