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Cross County’s 5155E (Cereal Killers), Sam Haug, pictured qualified for state robotics, placing first in skills and bringing home the tournament champion trophy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

Cross County’s 5155E (Cereal Killers), Sam Haug, pictured qualified for state robotics, placing first in skills and bringing home the tournament champion trophy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow.

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5155E Robotics Qualifies for State

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
OMAHA - The Cereal Killers were singular this weekend, as just one breakfast fan was able to compete on Saturday. Sam Haug brought his best, placing first in skills with a score of 103 and pairing up with 8151W from Grand Island for the tournament and fighting for first there.

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Santa Claus at Library

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 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.
The Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-State Choir is an elite, audition-based honor ensemble for Nebraska students, typically selected through a rigorous process. Selected students rehearse under a nationally known conductor and perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of the annual NMEA Conference/Clinic. Saturday Kasey Fischbach and Nevaeh Martinez were part of that performance. Photo was provided

The Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) All-State Choir is an elite, audition-based honor ensemble for Nebraska students, typically selected through a rigorous process. Selected students rehearse under a nationally known conductor and perform at the Lied Center for Performing Arts in Lincoln as part of the annual NMEA Conference/Clinic. Saturday Kasey Fischbach and Nevaeh Martinez were part of that performance. Photo was provided

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ALL-STATE CHOIR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The Shelby-RC Unified Bowling team will be headed to districts next week in Hastings. Here they take a team photo during last weeks meet. Front (L-R)- Danica Watts, Jessica Reppert, McKenna Stewart. Back- Braxton Siffring, Coy Vrbka, Jaxson Thompson. Photo provided.

The Shelby-RC Unified Bowling team will be headed to districts next week in Hastings. Here they take a team photo during last weeks meet. Front (L-R)- Danica Watts, Jessica Reppert, McKenna Stewart. Back- Braxton Siffring, Coy Vrbka, Jaxson Thompson. Photo provided.

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SRC Unified Bowling Team Season Nears End

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

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Delivering Excellent Customer Service for Nebraskans

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
SENATORWhen I was Governor, we focused on providing great services to Nebraskans. The federal government should do the same. In the Senate, my team and I are helping Nebraskans navigate the federal bureaucracy. My team is specially trained in assisting constituents with their concerns.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 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

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Pedicure Clinics

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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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Game and Parks

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Game and Parks Educational EventsCatch these Game and Parks education events in December Nebraska Game and Parks Commission educators have scheduled interesting and engaging events for the curious in December.Don’t forget to purchase a vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks.
Thanksgiving. Graphic provided.

Thanksgiving. Graphic provided.

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Thanksgiving is a God-Exalting Work

David Owens
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Every November I look forward to watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. It’s simple, a bit clumsy, and far from the budget of today’s animated specials. But I don’t care…I love it.