Shelby

The Annie Jeffrey Health Fair was on Tuesday. Here lab tech Donna Hellbusch draws blood from participant Sheila Grossnicklaus. Photo by Beth Sparrow.

The Annie Jeffrey Health Fair was on Tuesday. Here lab tech Donna Hellbusch draws blood from participant Sheila Grossnicklaus. Photo by Beth Sparrow.

Annie Jeffrey Health Fair

The modified 18th Annual Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center fall health fair was held on Tuesday, October 4th.

Trunks Needed for Shelby’s Trunk or Treat

Help us create a safe environment for our kids to gather Halloween treats, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Trunk or Treat starts at 2 p.m. till treats are gone or 4pm. A fabulous prize will be given to the Best Decorated Trunk! Come sign up at the Shelby Community Library.

Christmas Sales Opportunity

Attention crafters, direct sales people and antique dealers: Saturday, December 3rd will be a sales opportunity at the American Legion in Shelby from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 for your 8 x 8 space including two chairs. Bring your own table! Additional fee for table rental.

Shelby Senior Center Contest

Starting Monday October 3rd, a photo will be posted somewhere in Shelby. The first person who correctly identifies the photo will win a free meal at the Senior Center. The photo will be posted on Facebook and the first correct comment will win. Oct. 7 at home vs. Cedar Bluffs, Hawaiian Oct.

Candidate Forum Next Tuesday

A candidate forum is being held Tuesday, October 11th at 7 p.m. at the Viking Center in Stromsburg. Scheduled to appear and featured are Legislative District 24 candidates Dr. Patrick Hotovy of York and Jana Hughes of Seward.

Blood Pressure Clinics

Clinics to monitor blood pressure will also be held each Tuesday or the month. They will be held at the Senior Center and rotate between each town in Polk County. 1st Tuesday - Osceola 2nd Tuesday - Shelby 3rd Tuesday - Stromsburg 4th Tuesday - Polk

Get a Flu Shot in October

The Polk County Health Department will be giving flu shots in the senior/community centers at the following locations. Please REGISTER for an appointment at the location of your choice. Bring your Medicare card.

Immunization Clinics Oct. 12, 17

The Polk County Health Department will hold immunization clinics at the Polk County Health Department in Osceola on Wednesday October 12th, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 and Monday, October 17th from 3:30 to 5:30. An appointment is required for compliance to the COVID-19 directives.

Pedicure Clinic

Pedicure clinics will be held at the Polk County Health Department the 1st Wednesday morning and 3rd Wednesday afternoon of every month. Please call the health department at 402-7472211 to make an appointment.