Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday of the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County.

Medicare D Enrollment

Medicare D Open Enrollment will be Wednesday, November 16th at the Shelby Community library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call the library at 402-527-5181 to schedule yours. This is sponsored by Aging Partners and the Shelby Community Library.

Senior Center

Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers at the Shelby Senior Center. If you would like to join this amazing team call Anita at 402-527-5158. Just a couple hours once a week is needed (11AM-1:00PM)

Immunization Clinics Nov. 9, 21

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 and Monday, November 21st from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Sparrow Publications Acquire a Second Newspaper

Sparrow Publications, LLC (the owner of the Polk County News) is acquiring another newspaper.After negotiations and everything falling into place, we have purchased the Nance County Journal from Bill and Jan Thompson.

Happy Halloween at Shelby Trunk or Treat

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Medicare D Enrollment

Medicare D Open Enrollment will be Wednesday, November 16th at the Shelby Community library from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call the library at 402-527-5181 to schedule yours. This is sponsored by Aging Partners and the Shelby Community Library.

History of Voting in the United States

In the Constitution in 1789, voting was limited to property- owning or tax-paying white males (about 6% of the population. The Naturalization Act of 1790 limited citizenship to free white persons.

Max Gabel will celebrate his 90th birthday

Max Gabel will celebrate his 90th birthday with an open house hosted by his children Maxine Goelz, John and MaryAnn Gabel, Steven and LaDonna Gabel on Sunday November 13th from 2-4 PM at the Shelby Legion Club. Cards may be sent to him at 200 1st Avenue, Shelby, NE 68662. No gifts please.