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Intern Appreciation Day

Intern Appreciation Day

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Intern Appreciation Day

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU This past Thursday was Intern Appreciation Day, a special opportunity to thank the young people who spend their time supporting my work in our Washington, Lincoln, and Omaha offices.
Say You’re Old Without Saying Your Age

Say You’re Old Without Saying Your Age

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Say You’re Old Without Saying Your Age

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Tell me you’re old without saying your age. I’ll start with a few to get the conversation going. The first time I called someone I had to turn a dial on the phone. There was no such thing as caller ID or answering machines, so we ran to the phone to answer it.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Cataract Awareness Month August is Cataract Awareness Month. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens, which blocks or changes the passage of light into the eye.
Fixing our Broken Passport System

Fixing our Broken Passport System

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Fixing our Broken Passport System

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
NEBRASKA SENATOR Providing oversight of the federal government is a critical part of my job as a United States Senator. From pushing back on illegal new mandates to fighting wasteful spending, there is a lot of important work to do.
The Petition Process Is Alive and Well in Nebraska

The Petition Process Is Alive and Well in Nebraska

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The Petition Process Is Alive and Well in Nebraska

J.l.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Grassroots government is thriving in Nebraska. There are eight petitions circulating with hopes of making the 2024 General Election ballot, according to Secretary of State Bob Evnen. The action is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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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You’re Not a Bother

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Over the weekend I found out that a friend from my youth group growing up had been struggling with depression. He shared in a Facebook post how he fought the battle by himself, fell into a bottle and almost took his life last year. I nearly lost him and I never knew it. It broke my heart.
Beth Sparrow is a co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Find your Passion and Follow

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
This last week, I saw many kids and teenagers with a passion for animals, like the one you see below. Or at least I assume they have a passion for animals. I mean they clean poop out of stalls for free. Who does that? I clean one litter box, and don’t enjoy it.
Could Critical Race Theory Be the Next Nebraska Legislature Hot Button?

Could Critical Race Theory Be the Next Nebraska Legislature Hot Button?

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Could Critical Race Theory Be the Next Nebraska Legislature Hot Button?

J.l.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
CAPITOL VIEW If you thought that the mostly one-sided filibuster-driven debate on transgender issues and abortion was the thing that dragged the 2023 Nebraska Legislature to a near standstill, steel yourself for what could lie ahead.
Leadership and Innovation in Aviation

Leadership and Innovation in Aviation

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Leadership and Innovation in Aviation

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Air travel in the United States is on the rise in 2023. According to a survey by Forbes Advisor, 49 percent of Americans plan to travel more in 2023 than they did in 2022.