Shelby

Health Department moving to Stromsburg

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
STROMSBURG — The Polk County Health Department will soon have a new home. Polk County is in the process of purchasing the old Yungdahl’s Apothecary building in Stromsburg, which is located on the Square at 313 Commercial St. The county is set to close on the building April 1.
Congratulations to the Osceola Cheer and Dance Team! Members of the team (as shown) are: Front Row: Sophomore Melinn Roberts, Freshman Camryn Peterson, Sophomore Janna Roberts, Freshman Emersyn Prososki, Sophomore Sadie Sterup. Back Row: Junior Taylin Sanley, Senior Kirsten Glatter, Junior Kenzie Tonniges. Photo provided by Osceola Schools photo

Congratulations to the Osceola Cheer and Dance Team! Members of the team (as shown) are: Front Row: Sophomore Melinn Roberts, Freshman Camryn Peterson, Sophomore Janna Roberts, Freshman Emersyn Prososki, Sophomore Sadie Sterup. Back Row: Junior Taylin Sanley, Senior Kirsten Glatter, Junior Kenzie Tonniges. Photo provided by Osceola Schools photo

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Dance Teams Place at State in Grand Island

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
GRAND ISLAND — Three Polk County cheer and dance teams competed on Friday at the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City were on hand for the competition. And the Dazzlers did not return home empty-handed.

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Sign-up for Preschool in Shelby on March 1

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Shelby-Rising City preschool registration begins March 1. Requirements include: Official state certified birth certificate, immunization records, be 3-yearsold by Aug. 1 for the morning class and be 4-years-old by Aug. 1 for the afternoon class.

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Children’s Immunization Clinics

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department, Osceola, NE, on Monday, February 27, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.
Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

Cross County's Cheer and Dance Team is comprised of Back Row (left): Elizabeth Rutherford (10), Alyssa Renken (10), Makayla Quilhot (11), and Kylee Krol (11), Front Row (left): Katie Frazier (12), Saylar Osentowski (12), and Emma Jones (12). Cross County Schools photo

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Area Cheer, Dance Teams Ready for State Competition

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Area cheer and dance teams are making final preparations for the 2023 Nebraska State Cheer and Dance Championships. Cross County, Osceola and Shelby-Rising City will all be competing on Friday at the Heartland Event Center in Grand Island. High Plains does not have a competitive team.
Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Children play at a Stromsburg daycare on Monday. Area parents struggle to find daycare options. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

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Daycare Needed in Polk County

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Moms in Polk County are struggling to find daycare. They WANT to work but can’t because they have babies or toddlers. How can we help this need? There are approximately 10 licensed daycares in Polk County; most of these are in Osceola and Stromsburg.
Dwayne Harvill

Dwayne Harvill

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Sheriff Hires New Deputy

News Staff
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Deputy Dwayne Harvill graduated from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center on December 14, 2022 and began his career with the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately following.

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Soup Supper Set for Sunday in Shelby

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
SHELBY — Come out to the American Legion Post 296 in Sheby on Sunday for the Soup Supper Fundraiser. Soup and hot dogs will be available along with desserts.Afree will donation will be accepted. Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Speech Team Competes at Humphrey Meet

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The SRC Speech Team competed at the Humphrey Sweetheart Meet on Saturday. The following are our results. In overall varsity team sweepstakes, SRC placed 4th of 16 teams. In varsity serious prose, Elena Murray placed 3rd andAurora Slusarski was your meet champion.