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Enders, Buffalo Bill Now Offering Camping Reservations

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area and Buffalo Bill State Recreation Area have been added to Nebraska Game and Parks’ camping reservation system.They join Swanson and Red Willow state recreation areas, which were added last season in southwestern Nebraska.
Shelby-Rising City senior Jessica Bauers signed for the RHOP (Rural Health Opportunities Program) for Wayne State College. She plans to major in nursing. RHOP students then attend UNMC and are encouraged to stay in Nebraska for their career. Photo provided.

Shelby-Rising City senior Jessica Bauers signed for the RHOP (Rural Health Opportunities Program) for Wayne State College. She plans to major in nursing. RHOP students then attend UNMC and are encouraged to stay in Nebraska for their career. Photo provided.

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RHOP Signing SRC’s Jessica Bauers

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Statewide tractor and equipment safety courses will be offered at 12 locations throughout Nebraska in May and June. Photo provided.

Statewide tractor and equipment safety courses will be offered at 12 locations throughout Nebraska in May and June. Photo provided.

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May, June dates set for annual tractor/equipment safety training for young and beginning farmers

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

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Library News

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman June: A Girl in His Shadow by Audrey Blake
Pinnacle Bank donated money for every 3-pointer and every pin made in the winter sports season. Pictured above is Shelly Nekl (Pinnacle Bank) with basketball players and coaches Kravig and Connell. Below she is with wrestlers and Coach Kuhn. Photos provided.

Pinnacle Bank donated money for every 3-pointer and every pin made in the winter sports season. Pictured above is Shelly Nekl (Pinnacle Bank) with basketball players and coaches Kravig and Connell. Below she is with wrestlers and Coach Kuhn. Photos provided.

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PINNACLE BANK DONATION TO SRC SPORTS

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 22, 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
Lines on the Page

Lines on the Page

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Lines on the Page

Bonnie Lacy
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
LINES ON THE PAGEThere was a song by that name, written in 1936, during the Great Depression, a period of very hard times. I remember my mom only using half a tissue because of the lack she and her family grew up in. The song offered hope.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Activities at Osceola Senior Center for April: Bible study 10:00 am every Friday Pool and coffee every morning. Hope to see you at the center.
The Osceola High School National Honor Society students and their advisor, Mrs. Brandow, volunteered their time on Saturday, April 18 at the Polk County Museum. They assisted the Historical Society members in preparing the museum for opening Memorial Day weekend. The members appreciated the excellent help. Photo provided by Karen Stevens.

The Osceola High School National Honor Society students and their advisor, Mrs. Brandow, volunteered their time on Saturday, April 18 at the Polk County Museum. They assisted the Historical Society members in preparing the museum for opening Memorial Day weekend. The members appreciated the excellent help. Photo provided by Karen Stevens.

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Osceola NHS Helps Clean Museum

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Wednesday, April 22, 2026