Briauna Rathje Attends Choir Camp

SRC's Briauna Rathje attended the All-State Choir Camp at UNK, July 10 - 12. About 40 students from across the state attended, and ended the camp with a public performance. The 3 day camp prepares high schoolers for their All-State Choir auditions in the Fall. Photo provided

Students Take STEM Journey

Over four weeks in the month of June, Jaxson Grey (above), Garrett Ruth, and Keira Garcia (below) embarked on a STEM journey at Central Community College for Verizon. They were able to program rovers, work with 3-D printers, and code virtual reality.

4-H’ers Get Jump on Fair

The Polk County Fair opened on Wednesday, but that does not include the multiple shows with dozens of 4-H'ers who have already participated in the Culinary Challenge, Horticulture Judging contest and Clothing Construction and Modeling Judging.  Polk County News Photos by Rick Holtz

Incumbent Filing Deadline Passes for Village Elections

The deadline has come and gone for incumbents seeking to run for re-election for seats on local village boards in this year’s election cycle. Incumbent candidates had to file their intentions before the end of the business day on Friday.

FROM THE FILES of The Shelby Sun

TEN YEARS AGO July 19, 2012 Houston had 15” of rain. We would like 2”. The crops that are irrigated look good and farmers are working round the clock in this heat. Same for others working outside. It’s HOT! Bridge winners on Monday were Edith Alt, Rosalie Gabel and Marge Gonnerman.

Plenty of Fun at First Shelby Farmer’s Market of the Year

The first Shelby Farmer's Market is in the books. There was plenty of fun to be had Wednesday.  Polk County News Photos by Beth Sparrow

LIBRARY NEWS

The Grand Finale for the Shelby Community Library Summer Event, will be held at the Shelby Park on Saturday, July 23rd from 9 am to 12 pm. Open to all children, pre-school through 12th Grade is welcome to attend.

Farmer’s Market July 27

List of activities and vendors set to appear at the Shelby Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, July 27th.

Booster Club Steak Fry set for Aug. 6

SHELBY — The Shelby-Rising City Booster Club Steak Fry is Saturday, Aug. 6 from 6-10 p.m. at the Shelby Legion Club. Couple tickets are $65 at the door. Individual tickets are $45 at the door. Tickets get you a steak dinner and membership to booster club.