Growing Markets, Cutting Taxes, Fueling the Future

ADRIAN SMITHFrom sunrise to sunset, Nebraska’s ag producers work to feed and fuel our world. With one in four jobs being directly related to agriculture, it is no surprise the industry is the economic engine of our state.

God’s Word: Verses for this Week

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Osceola Lenten Lunch Schedule

The full schedule is as follows: February 25 at Calvary Lutheran, topic: The scandal of the Word made flesh with Pr. Raleigh White March 4 at St. Paul Lutheran, topic: The scandal of forgiveness with Pr. Evan Christensen March 11 at St. Vincent Catholic, topic: The scandal of grace with Pr.

Is Church A Waste of Time?

Is church a waste of time? Is it a waste of time for you to refuel your car? If you do not stop occasionally at the convenience store or fueling station, your car will just be a piece of metal beside the road.

Grace Notes

This past week, I posted the following quote on my social media page.“When I ask people when they really grew spiritually, they never describe an easy time. Never.”

$10.7 Million Returned to Farmers

COLUMBUS – Farmers and ranchers in Boone, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte and Polk counties will be receiving $10.7 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica).

Watch ‘NSAA Basketball Championships’ Live on Nebraska Public Media

LINCOLN – Basketball teams from high schools statewide will gather in Lincoln to compete for state championships in March.Nebraska Public Media will provide live coverage of championship games played at Pinnacle Bank Area.“NSAA Girls State Basketball Championships” airs on Saturday, March 7,...

Library News

Book club reading list for Shelby Community Library: February: Under the Blood Red Sun by Graham Salisbury March: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Alborn April: The Woman on the Orient Express by Lindsay Jayne Ashford May: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik...

Gary Noyd Benefit

A benefit to help Gary Noyd with medical expenses related to his cancer diagnosis will be Saturday, Feb. 28th from 12 noon to 5 PM at the Viking Center in Stromsburg.A meal will be served with a free will donation offering.Donations may be sent by Venmo to @Jan-Noyd The family thanks you for your...

S-RC Speech Seniors

Ten seniors in speech gave a public performance on Sunday afternoon. Pictured are (front) Lila Weddle, Jessica Bauers, Nevaeh Martinez, Arianna Schutt; (back) Traven Reznicek, Kasey Fischbach, Deagan Cynova, Hayden Reznicek, Kreyten Zimmerman and Kenny Pearson. Photo provided.