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Quilt Work Day

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
By Joelle Wacker Stars, Stripes, and Stitches QoV group will be working at the Shelby Senior Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. Please join us for all or part of the day. *Note: We are meeting at the SENIOR CENTER, rather than the Legion, due to scheduling conflicts.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Everyone is welcome to come out on Valentine's Day to hear the musical performance of Ms. Hyde's music classes for grades 3-5 at Shelby-Rising City Schools. Please arrive at the Shelby Senior Center by 1 p.m. on Feb. 14 for the 1:15 p.m. performance.

Court News: For the Record

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
For January, up to January 14, 2023: Cory L. Becker, domestic assault, causing bodily injury, 15 days in jail, 15 days credit for days served, 24 months probation Derick L. Luhring, DUI first offense, $500 fine, 6 months probation, 60 days driver’s license revocation Kim A. Hoffman,...
Bruce Arant stopped by Shelby-Rising City schools last week and talked to students, showing them different techniques for illustrating a story. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

Bruce Arant stopped by Shelby-Rising City schools last week and talked to students, showing them different techniques for illustrating a story. PCN photos by Beth Sparrow

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Author Visits SRC, Helps Students with Illustrations

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
SHELBY — Shelby-Rising City School invited Nebraska author/illustrator Bruce Arant to visit and give presentations to students. This was originally scheduled for January 18th but got pushed to January 25th due to snow. Polk County News talked with Mr. Arant.
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Photo Illustration

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February is Cancer Prevention Month

News Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
February is here and while personal health matter every month, there is a special reason to get checked for cancer. February is National Cancer Prevention Month and Saturday, Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day.

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Shelby Library Gets Desk Set Video Magnifier

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A recent partnership between the Nebraska Library Commission and the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) has improved services for patrons with low Vision, with the Shelby Community Library, Stromsburg Public Library, Osceola Public Library, and Polk Public Library.

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Senior Center

News Staff
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Everyone is welcome to come out on Valentine's Day to hear the musical performance of Ms. Hyde's music classes for grades 3-5 at Shelby-Rising City Schools. Please arrive at the Shelby Senior Center by 1 p.m. on Feb. 14 for the 1:15 p.m. performance.
Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Bypasses May Be Eliminated from 81

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
LINCOLN — Discussion is picking up regarding the U.S. 81 construction project. The Nebraska State Highway Commission met on Friday in Lincoln and discussed the 40-mile section of U.S. 81 from York to Columbus.
Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

Polk County residents could see an increase in truck traffic once the U.S. 81 project in complete. Current discussion has the project going through Stromsburg, Osceola and Shelby rather than bypassing the three communities as previously discussed. PCN photo by Rick Holtz

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Sen. Hughes: Bill provides 81 project funding

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
LINCOLN — State Senator Jana Hughes has signed on to a bill that would provide funding for the U.S. Highway 81 improvement project.