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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

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.

Animal Shows, Exhibits Return to County Fair

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.

Plenty of Entertainment, Food All Week

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 housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

The housing market in Polk County could be slowing down.

Housing Market Begins Slowing

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.

Osceola, Shelby UMCs Welcome Pastor

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

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.
Grant Lindsley, a 2022 graduate of Shelby-Rising City High School competed at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming for rodeo. Photos provided

Grant Lindsley, a 2022 graduate of Shelby-Rising City High School competed at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming for rodeo. Photos provided

Lindsleys Compete in National Rodeos

Recently Grant Lindsley, a 2022 graduate of Shelby-Rising City High School competed at the College National Finals in Casper, Wyoming for rodeo. He has been competing in rodeo for as long as he can remember. He has a passion for horses and competing. He also competed in sports in high school.

FROM THE FILES of The Shelby Sun

TEN YEARS AGO July 12, 2012 The Shelby-Rising City High School Student Council and National Honor Society members are teaming up to sponsor a blood drive for the American Red Cross. The blood drive will be on Friday, July 20, 2012 from noon to 6 p.m. at the American Legion.