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Immunization Clinics Nov. 9, 21

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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 Acquire a Second Newspaper

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Sparrow Publications Acquire a Second Newspaper

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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.
The Best Trunk Award goes to Sacred Heart CCD for their depiction of Noah's Ark at the Shelby Trunk or Treat. Photo provided by the Shelby Community Library

The Best Trunk Award goes to Sacred Heart CCD for their depiction of Noah's Ark at the Shelby Trunk or Treat. Photo provided by the Shelby Community Library

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Best Trunk Award Goes To . . .

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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Medicare D Enrollment

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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.

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History of Voting in the United States

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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.
Birthdays

Birthdays

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Max Gabel will celebrate his 90th birthday

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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.
Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

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Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th

News Staff
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Raymond Alt of Shelby will celebrate his 97th birthday November 9th. He has three children: Ron (Laura) Alt of Shelby, Michelle (Doug) Hunter of Hickman, and Susan (Doug) Anno of Lincoln, eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Photos provided by Talia Peterson

Photos provided by Talia Peterson

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Farm Community Assists Peterson Family

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Farmers from Stromsburg, Polk, Hordville and Clarks rallied around the Peterson family over the weekend to help bring in the harvest following the death of Nate Peterson, who died in a car accident September 16.
Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

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Polk County Court Clerks Recognized

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Jodie Roberts, Clerk Magistrate and Ex Officio Clerk of the District Court in Polk County and Assistant Clerk Mykaela Dishong took on numerous additional responsibilities during a recent period of staffing transitions in the 5th Judicial District.