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Bible reading is an integral part of a Christian’s life. Bible photo provided.

Bible reading is an integral part of a Christian’s life. Bible photo provided.

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What Bible Reading Plan Works for You?

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
I put a Bible on my wish list because the Bible I’ve been using I got in the 1990s, so at least 25 years old. When my pastor’s wife learned I have been using NIV, she commented “oh you’re one of those.” I assume she meant old Christians because the ESV’s copyright date is 2001.

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Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections By Caroline Russell
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
As the past year comes to a close and a new year begins, I’d like to pose a question. What are you expecting? What am I expecting?The Old Testament book of Haggai tells of a time when God’s chosen people (Israel) had misplaced their priorities.
Former Governor Albinus Nance, who practiced law in Osceola and later was Nebraska governor had his gravestones vandalized in Lincoln. This bust was stolen as part of the vandalism. Photo from Findagrave, courtesy of volunteer Martha Dawes.

Former Governor Albinus Nance, who practiced law in Osceola and later was Nebraska governor had his gravestones vandalized in Lincoln. This bust was stolen as part of the vandalism. Photo from Findagrave, courtesy of volunteer Martha Dawes.

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Former Governor Nance’s Gravestones Vandalized

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
LINCOLN, Neb. - An investigation is underway after a bronze bust from the gravesite of former Nebraska Gov. Albinus Nance and three plaques were stolen, amounting to $90,000.The plaques included an Abraham Lincoln plaque, a Pledge of Allegiance plaque and one with a script written on it.

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Gov. Pillen Statement on Former U.S. Sen. Sasse Cancer Fight

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after Ben Sasse, former U.S. Senator for Nebraska, announced today that he has been diagnosed with metastasized, stagefour pancreatic cancer.“We know Ben will give his fight against cancer all he’s got.
The Merry Mayor coloring contest was on again this year. Here are some coloring pages displayed in the City of Osceola office. Winners were to be picked on Monday, Dec. 29th but that information was not available at press time. Photo provided.

The Merry Mayor coloring contest was on again this year. Here are some coloring pages displayed in the City of Osceola office. Winners were to be picked on Monday, Dec. 29th but that information was not available at press time. Photo provided.

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Merry Mayor Coloring Contest

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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NEBRASKA CASA-THE POWER OF ONE VOICE

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
As the year comes to a close, we’re thinking about the children across Nebraska who will enter the new year still navigating foster care—often without a consistent adult by their side.

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Gov. Pillen’s Historic Income Tax Cuts Effective in January

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen, a champion for lower taxes, is highlighting the historic income tax cuts set to take effect in January as part of his Administration’s ongoing commitment to reform Nebraska’s tax system. The 2026 income tax rate will fall from 5.2% to 4.