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Back to School Prices

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Back to School Prices

Adrian Smith

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU The back-to-school season has arrived, and families across the country are busy with all the anticipation, activities, and new learning opportunities that come with it.

The Good Ol’ Days

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BETH’S BITS I’m going to sound old, but I remember the good ol’ days when I was in school. Things have changed, such as the invention of the internet. That’s right, kids, no email, cell phones or internet. We read books (in paper format). I also didn’t carry my own computer around.

Both Sides Adamant They Are Right in Private School Scholarship Debate

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Both Sides Adamant They Are Right in Private School Scholarship Debate

J.l.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

CAPITOL VIEW We should know soon if a group called Support Our Schools Nebraska was successful in gathering enough petition signatures to allow voters to decide the fate of the Opportunity Scholarship Act passed by the Legislature in its tumultuous session.

August in Nebraska

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August in Nebraska

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU As part of the August state work period, I’ve had the pleasure of working back home in Nebraska and traveling the state. All month, I’ve been hearing from my fellow Nebraskans about what they want to see happening in the U.S. Senate.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Football Season is back and so is the Football Contest

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Hello friends! The Polk County News is pleased to announce that this week is the first week of the annual football contest. If you turn your newspaper over to page 14, you will find the week one games hidden within the ads of our 16 sponsors. I say hidden, but you don’t have to look too deeply.

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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North of Richmond in 1984

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Music is something that often unifies us. People my age often like rock music from the 70’s and 80’s and I’m no exception. I also learned to appreciate classical music from my dad. I’m not sure who introduced me to jazz music, the blues or Spanish guitar music, but I like them too.

Beth Sparrow is a co-owner of the Polk County News.

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Injustice and Sports

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

I’m sure you all heard about the Kansas newspaper who got their computer and phones taken away by court order, not only their office computers, but even their home computers and cell phones. Do you know how much that would affect a newspaper and the people personally?

My Favorite Nebraska Tradition

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My Favorite Nebraska Tradition

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU Of all our Nebraska traditions, one is especially memorable. It’s a big production that seems to bring our whole state together to enjoy exhibits, shows, food, friends, and a lot of fun. The sights, sounds, and smells are unmistakable.

Suicide Prevention is Something We Can All Do

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Suicide Prevention is Something We Can All Do

J.l.

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

CAPITOL VIEW Suicide. It’s personal. Sometimes it’s up close and personal. Often, it’s the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been impacted. I’ve had one of those up - close experiences and other exposure through the years.

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU Help wanted. Two words that have become so common, you hardly notice them, until you walk into a store, a restaurant, the doctor’s office, or anywhere for that matter. Nebraska’s statewide unemployment rate sits at 1.9 percent.