Shelby

Area residents Attend Nebraska Republican Convention

Report from Joe Rystrom, Delegate Grass roots movement bring changes to Nebraska GOP. It was an exciting time full of unexpected events. To begin with there were more people there than have been to the convention in many years. Many of the delegates were first-timers.
Andrea's Family Diner was one of the vendors for the Bargains For You on 92 held last weekend. The event helps the local small town economy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

Andrea's Family Diner was one of the vendors for the Bargains For You on 92 held last weekend. The event helps the local small town economy. PCN photo by Beth Sparrow

BARGAIN SHOPPING

This last weekend was an event called “Bargains for You on 92”. It was put together by Sheri Steager of Surprise with help from ten other people, including Denise Andersen of Osceola, Maxine Goelz of Shelby, Lori Pesicka Frasch of Shelby and Ashley Eickmeier of Rising City.
Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

Collin Vrbka (center) is here with his Champion Yorkshire Breeding Gilt, along with his parents Jen Vrbka (left) and Corey Vrbka (right). Photo provided

Area 4-H’ers on Display at State Fair

GRAND ISLAND — Polk County is well represented at the Nebraska State Fair. Over the weekend, 4-H projects were judged and fashion and livestock shows took place. Projects are now on display. The 4-H exhibits open every day at 10 a.m. in the FFA 4-H Building.
Christmas

Christmas

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.

HUSKY ACTIVITIES

September 1 - GO at GICC 9 AM 1 - SO vs. Columbus Lakeview (at David City) 5 PM 1 - VB at Cross County 6 PM 2 - FB vs. Mead 7 PM 5 - No School 6 - SO at Logan View Triangular 4:30 PM 8 - GO at Columbus Lakeview 9 AM 8 - SO at Central City 5 PM 8 - VB at Parkview Christian 5 PM 9 - FB at...

Library News

Local Nebraska Author Alena Mentink will present a FREE program, on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 11 am. at Shelby Community Library. Free coffee and tea will be available. Alena Mentink is a Nebraska author who enjoys mixing history with fictional characters to create a story for God’s glory.

SRC Football Themes

Sep. 2 Home vs. Mead, Gold Sep. 9 at Loup City, Neon Sep. 16 at Clarkson-Leigh, Black-out Sep. 23 Homecoming vs. Madison Sep. 30 at Genoa, Pajama Oct. 7 at home vs. Cedar Bluffs, Hawaiian Oct. 14 home vs. Cross County, Pink-out
Anniversary Card Shower

Anniversary Card Shower

Anniversary Card Shower

Darrell and Karen Gabel are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The family is requesting a card shower for their 50th anniversary. Please send cards to: 1948 132nd Road Shelby, NE 68662-5508 The couple was married September 9, 1972 in Humphrey, NE, at the St. Francis Church.
Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg provides school supplies to any student that has a need. She has been doing this project for six years. Polk County News photo by Rick Holtz

Meeting Students’ Needs

Lisa Shoup of Stromsburg has been taking in school supplies through donations and purchases for six years, then she redistributes them to anyone who needs them. She started seeing this need in the community and surrounding area, and felt the Holy Spirit prompting her to address this need.