Shelby

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It’s Christmas in July at Shelby Library

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
SHELBY — Christmas comes early in Shelby as the library gears up for a Christmas Ornament Painting Class. Mix and match four different ornaments at the class on Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. The cost is just $14. Interested artists need to register by Saturday at the library.

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STAYING SAFE AT THE COUNTY FAIRS

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
One of the best things about living in Nebraska in the summer is visiting the county fairs. There are so many wonderful things to see and do, and so many delicious foods to smell and taste. The experiences are endless and often provide happy memories for years to come.

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Ranch Rodeo Makes Debut at Polk County Fair Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
There will be a new grandstand event at the 2022 Polk County Fair! Kicking off the fair on Thursday will be a Ranch Rodeo! This rodeo features 4-man teams that must complete three events in less than four minutes.

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President’s and deans’ lists released at Northeast Community College

News Staff
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
NORFOLK — Northeast Community College has released the President’s Honor List and Deans’ Honor List for both full and parttime students for the Spring 2022 semester. To be named to the President’s To be named to the President’s Honor List, students must earn a grade point average of 4.
From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

From left to right: ASL interpreter Frances Beaurivage, Kyle Kinney of Boys Town, DHHS Behavioral Health Director Sheri Dawson, and Gov. Ricketts (podium)

Gov. Ricketts Highlights New 988 Phone Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline

News Staff
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
LINCOLN – This morning, Governor Pete Ricketts hosted a press conference at the State Capitol to raise awareness of the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

The Polk County Fair — along with all the animals — returns to the fairgrounds next week. Here Rylee Hofmann shears her goat to prepare for the fair. Photo courtesy of Tom Hofmann.

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Animal Shows, Exhibits Return to County Fair

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
The Polk County Fair is underway, though most of the action does not begin until next week. Three 4-H events are already in the books, as the 4-H Communications, Culinary Challenge and Horticulture Judging contests took place at the fairgrounds Wednesday.
Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

Papa Bear, a chainsaw artist from Garland is coming to the Polk County Fair this year. He will give demonstrations on Thursday and Friday and his carvings will be auctioned during the Figure 8 on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Courtesy photo.

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Plenty of Entertainment, Food All Week

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
There is plenty to do each day at the Polk County Fair. While some people get excited to see their 4-H’er show animals, other people are more into the food and entertainment side of the fair. The United Methodist Church Food Stand is open Wednesday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 7 a.
The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

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Housing Market Begins Slowing

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
If home is where the heart is, then finding a new home has felt like a heart attack in recent months. The real estate market has been red hot for months, with homes selling as soon as they hit the market. But don’t look for the housing market to stay that way forever.
Soonil Park is the new pastor in Osceola and Shelby. He is joined by his wife, Insun Kim, and their sons, Joel and Joshua.

Soonil Park is the new pastor in Osceola and Shelby. He is joined by his wife, Insun Kim, and their sons, Joel and Joshua.

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Osceola, Shelby UMCs Welcome Pastor

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Soonil Park’s journey to salvation had plenty of twists and turns — and today he serves as the pastor at Osceola and Shelby United Methodist Churches. Park was born in South Korea, son of a Korean Methodist pastor.
It’s an Ocean of Possiblities at the Shelby Library

It’s an Ocean of Possiblities at the Shelby Library

It’s an Ocean of Possiblities at the Shelby Library

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Area children attended last week's Ocean of Possiblities Storytime at the Shelby Community Library. The program is for preschool age children through second grade. The final day of the program is Thursday at 10 a.m.