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Above: Senator Jana Hughes visited Shelby-RC Schools on Tuesday. Here she is shown reading a book about squirrels to the third grade class in the community library. PCN photo by Ken Kush

Above: Senator Jana Hughes visited Shelby-RC Schools on Tuesday. Here she is shown reading a book about squirrels to the third grade class in the community library. PCN photo by Ken Kush

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HUGHES VISITS S-RC AND READS TO KIDS

Ken Kush
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
SHELBY-Wedgies, swirlies and noogey’s was all part of the topic about mischievous squirrels and the book that Senator Jana Hughes read to the third grade students at Shelby-RC schools on Tuesday.Mrs. Hughes, our District 24 Legislative Representative from Seward said that this was not something...
Becky Schueth is a math teacher at Shelby-Rising City. Photo provided.

Becky Schueth is a math teacher at Shelby-Rising City. Photo provided.

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Schueth Finalist for PAEMST

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
SHELBY - Becky Schueth is a high school math teacher at Shelby-Rising City School. She is one of four state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Darin Boysen from the Nebraska Coaches Association was at Shelby-Rising City speaking about sports and students. Photo provided.

Darin Boysen from the Nebraska Coaches Association was at Shelby-Rising City speaking about sports and students. Photo provided.

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Shelby-RC Parents Hear About Their Role in Sports

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
SHELBY — It’s a message going around the state and on Sunday it was heard in Polk County.Nebraska Coaches Association Executive Director Darin Boysen is going around the state reminding parents of their role as parents in education-based athletics.
Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

Collin Vrbka (center) is pictured with his coaches after his 150th win at the David City Invite. Vrbka is a senior at Shelby-Rising City. PCN photo by Jen Vrbka.

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Vrbka Achieves 150 Wins

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Shelby-RC cheer/dance (above) and Osceola cheer and dance team (below) competed at state competition at the Heartland Championships in Grand Island. Photos provided.

Shelby-RC cheer/dance (above) and Osceola cheer and dance team (below) competed at state competition at the Heartland Championships in Grand Island. Photos provided.

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CHEER/DANCE PLACE AT COMPETITION

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
GRAND ISLAND - Osceola and Shelby-Rising City cheer/ dance teams took part in the Heartland championships in Lincoln on Sunday, January 12th.
Above: Coach Jimmy Blex of the Cross County Cougars achieved his 200th win last Thursday night against Sutton. He is pictured with the current boys’ basketball team. Photo provided by CC School.

Above: Coach Jimmy Blex of the Cross County Cougars achieved his 200th win last Thursday night against Sutton. He is pictured with the current boys’ basketball team. Photo provided by CC School.

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COACH BLEX 200TH CAREER WIN

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Shelby girls’ volleyball won the state championship in 1974. Photo from 1974 yearbook thanks to Shelby Library.

Shelby girls’ volleyball won the state championship in 1974. Photo from 1974 yearbook thanks to Shelby Library.

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Shelby’s 50-Year Anniversary of Volleyball Championship

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Shelby girls’volleyball won the state championship in 1974. That team is going to be recognized next week during homecoming at Shelby- Rising City.