The Meadowlark Savings Pledge

REPRESENTING YOUMost Nebraskans do not realize that there is a program that gives children born on or after January 1, 2020 a jumpstart on their college savings.

Insp. People 153-157: Farmers

BETH’S BITSThis is National Farm and Safety Health week. Looking back, I chose some farm-related people in February so I will try to pick some different ones. As soon as this rain lets up, the farmers might be heading to the fields to harvest. That is why this week was chosen.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationOctober is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys.

Suicide Awareness Month

NEBRASKA SENATORSuicide remains a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2024, more than 48,000Americans died by suicide. Over 14 million adults had serious thoughts about committing suicide.

Whistle while you work

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThe Seven Dwarves were right. You need to whistle while you work.Well, the only problem with that is I cannot carry a tune if you gave me a bucket.

How Childcare Access Shapes Nebraska’s Workforce

Written by Liz Hamm, Strong Roots Collaborative Board Member – Sept. 2026 Childcare access has become one of the most influential factors shaping Nebraska’s labor force, particularly for women with young children.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationDuring this year’s National PA Week, Oct. 5-11, we recognized the important contributions physician assistants (PA) make as valued members of our patient care team. PAs are a vital part of the high-quality care we provide.

Deciphering the Drama

ALAN’S ANECDOTESThis week I have a couple smaller things to talk about.

25 Years Later, We Must Never Forget

REPRESENTING YOUTwenty-five years ago, our nation was attacked, and the world as we knew it changed forever.On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent people lost their lives during the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil.

Let the Phone Ring

I don’t know about you, but I have been hit lately by a lot of spam phone calls.On Monday afternoon alone, I had 12 missed calls from numbers that my phone suggested were probably spam.I never knew I was so popular. Don’t get me wrong, I wish nothing but the best to everyone I come across.