Opinion

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Finish the Story

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
What a difference a week can make. Last Sunday we celebrated Palm Sunday — marking the day that Jesus had his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Days later he was betrayed, convicted, beaten and crucified. But the story doesn’t end there. Jesus died on Friday and rose from the grave on Sunday.
Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Important Events

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
It’s interesting how the big events in life are burned into our memories. I remember where I was when I heard that jets flew into the twin towers in New York. I was in gym class when my teacher told us about the space shuttle Challenger disaster.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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Busy Week of Bills

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
It has been a busy week here in the Nebraska Legislature. We also began the first of our many scheduled days of late nights where we work until at least 9 p.m. and often later.
J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

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Where in the World is the Governor and What is He Doing?

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
We probably shouldn’t be surprised that stealth candidate Jim Pillen who refused to debate and was elected Governor anyway hasn’t been releasing information about his public schedule. No schedules, nor press releases, little or no comment about issues.
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April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects approximately 10–20% of the general population. Sometimes IBS is referred to as spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, nervous stomach or irritable colon. IBS is understood as a multi-faceted disorder.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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Bringing Nebraska’s Views to Washington, D.C.

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Since the start of the new year, I’ve been working on solutions to some of the most consequential issues facing Nebraskans. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation related to everything from unleashing American energy to investing in our national security.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Reading is Important

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Polk librarian, Becky Carlstrom, mentioned she wishes there was a reading holiday. Well, actually, there is. March 3rd is Read Across America Day, also known as National Reading Day. It is Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Treat Them Well

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
We live in an amazing age. We can talk to our devices, and they talk back to us. Sometimes it takes a few attempts before they understand us, but it’s still pretty amazing. Sometimes that process is funny, and sometimes it is frustrating.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Does the Truth Matter?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
We live in a dark, fallen world. It’s not the same world I remember growing up in. I hate to imagine what it will be when my children are adults with families of their own. As you may already know there was a school shooting at a Christian school in Tennessee earlier this week.