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Despite cooler weather the spirits of the kids at the Shelby Easter Egg Hunt were not dampened. Kids of all ages were at the Shelby Park last Thursday night to pick up eggs scattered all over the ball field and to visit with the Easter Bunny who also made an appearance. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

Despite cooler weather the spirits of the kids at the Shelby Easter Egg Hunt were not dampened. Kids of all ages were at the Shelby Park last Thursday night to pick up eggs scattered all over the ball field and to visit with the Easter Bunny who also made an appearance. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow.

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EASTER EGG HUNT AT SHELBY PARK

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Braxton Siffring, senior at Shelby-Rising City was recently presented with the Spotlight Award. He is in the center, between presenters Jenn Clark and Tony Green of Nebraska DHHS. Photo provided.

Braxton Siffring, senior at Shelby-Rising City was recently presented with the Spotlight Award. He is in the center, between presenters Jenn Clark and Tony Green of Nebraska DHHS. Photo provided.

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Siffring Receives Spotlight Award

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
SHELBY - Braxton Siffring received the Individual Spotlight Award from the Nebraska Health and Human Services. He received this for overcoming adversity to achieve his goals. He has a drive to improve, a desire for independence and a commitment to making his own life better and the lives of others.

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DHHS Makes Changes to AD Waiver to Support Nebraska Families

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Lincoln, NE – Following a thorough review and extensive public input, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has announced important updates to the Aged and Disabled (AD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waivers aimed at improving access to services and better supporting...

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Library News

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Wednesday, April 8, 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

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
CALENDAR: April 8th at 12:45 Annual meeting, anyone interested in being an officer or volunteer call 402-527-5158 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

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, April 8, 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 next staff meeting will be April 10.
Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

Due to the wet and cold conditions outdoors, the annual Osceola Easter Egg Hunt last Wednesday was moved indoors to the Polk County Fairgrounds. Photos were provided.

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Easter Egg Hunt Moved Indoors

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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Game and Parks lifts temporary campfire ban

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lifted its ban on campfires at all Nebraska state park areas and wildlife management areas.Game and Parks also lifted its ban on prescribed burns.This follows the State of Nebraska’s decision to rescind its burn ban after recent rains.

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Library

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Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Library will host Story Hour April 22 at 4:00. All children between Pre-K and 2nd grade are encouraged to join us for stories, crafts and treats.The Library Book Club will be meeting April 27 at 5:00. We will be discussing A Band of Sisters by Lauren Willig.