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Performances & Programs

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Don’t be bored this holiday season. Polk County has a performance and program coming this month!This Saturday, singer Brad Ramp is coming to Calvary Lutheran Church in Swede Home. He is a touring worship leader based out of Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
Above: Bill Peterson was chosen as Osceola’s 2025 Christmas Watch Person. Pictured are Fire Chief Toby Watts, last year’s watch person Phil Doerr, Bill Peterson and fire chaplain Justin Sunday. Photo provided.

Above: Bill Peterson was chosen as Osceola’s 2025 Christmas Watch Person. Pictured are Fire Chief Toby Watts, last year’s watch person Phil Doerr, Bill Peterson and fire chaplain Justin Sunday. Photo provided.

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OSCEOLA ANNOUNCES CHRISTMAS WATCH PERSON 2025

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
OSCEOLA - The 2025 Christmas Watch Person is Bill Peterson. Well-deserved! Thank you, Bill, for everything you have invested in the Osceola Community.
Shelby-RC senior Coy Vrbka (middle) is pictured with coach Jonathon Riggs to his right and Huskies head coach Zach Kubik to his left as he was named the Nebraska Preps D-1 Eight-Man Defensive Player of the Year on Monday night. The announcement came Monday night at the Nebraska Preps Sports Banquet at Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista. Photo was provided.

Shelby-RC senior Coy Vrbka (middle) is pictured with coach Jonathon Riggs to his right and Huskies head coach Zach Kubik to his left as he was named the Nebraska Preps D-1 Eight-Man Defensive Player of the Year on Monday night. The announcement came Monday night at the Nebraska Preps Sports Banquet at Hurrdat Sports Bar in La Vista. Photo was provided.

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COY VRBKA EIGHT-MAN DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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Santa Claus at Library

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Shelby Community Library will host Santa Claus on Thursday, December 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a great time to take photos with Santa by the fireplace, so remember your camera or phone. Refreshments will be served.

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Senior Center

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
CALENDAR: Regular Events:Mondays at 8 AM: Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-9:30 AM: Senior chair exercises Thursdays at 1 PM: Dominoes Fridays at 1 PM: Bingo Cards, pool and puzzles daily
Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!

Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!

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Happy Thanksgiving, Nebraska!

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
SENATORAs Nebraskans, we’re blessed to live in the greatest state in the greatest country in the history of the world. Thanksgiving provides us an opportunity to come together with those we love. We remember how fortunate we are. We express gratitude for the blessings of the last year.

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Fischer Holds Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
WASHINGTON – Tuesday, during a hearing on the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, Chairman Deb Fischer (R-NE) pressed leading cybersecurity experts— Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia...
Nebraska’s Carhenge not the only Stonehenge copy cat

Nebraska’s Carhenge not the only Stonehenge copy cat

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Nebraska’s Carhenge not the only Stonehenge copy cat

Paul Hammel
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
ALL THINGS NEBRASKAI like to drive, and Nebraska gives you plenty of opportunities.The state’s best road trip might be up the old Oregon Trail, past Chimney Rock to Scotts Bluff. Scenic. Historic.In the fall, you can’t beat wandering the hills around Indian Cave State Park.