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Sleep Problems
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Insomnia is a common problem. Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep can cause daytime tiredness, sleepiness and difficulty paying attention at work. Insomnia affects people of all ages.
Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

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Renewable Energy

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Back in 2021, the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Board of Directors approved the goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from their energy generation resources by 2050. Sounds impressive but what does that mean to be “net-zero?
Brain Drain: Great Topic, Lousy Way to Discuss It

Brain Drain: Great Topic, Lousy Way to Discuss It

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Brain Drain: Great Topic, Lousy Way to Discuss It

J.l.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
In a rare move, seven months into the Jim Pillen reign, I’m going to suggest we cut the new guy some slack. Seems that a social media tweet raised concerns about First Amendment rights and dredged up the decades-long discussion on brain drain.
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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Softball and Petitions

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Growing up my family lived at the softball field over the summer. My sister was an all-star in our local league and my dad coached.
Not So Great Expectations

Not So Great Expectations

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Not So Great Expectations

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
ALAN’S ANECDOTES Expectations are funny things. Sometimes they are really good, and sometimes they are really bad. I guess they’re like many things in life. We asked the kids to make supper together over the weekend. One of them said they shouldn’t do it together because they will fight.
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News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Cellulite and Water What is cellulite? Cellulite is a term used to describe an alteration of the surface of the skin that occurs mainly in women. Cellulite is distinguished by an ‘orange peel’ appearance.
Ice Cream & Fair Time

Ice Cream & Fair Time

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Ice Cream & Fair Time

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
BETH’S BITS How fitting is it that Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Church is having their annual ice cream social on National Ice Cream Day. That’s right. The third Sunday of July is annually National Ice Cream Day.
Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

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Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
SENATOR The deadline for FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2023-2024 academic year recently closed on June 30th. FAFSA is the form students and prospective students fill out to apply for grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education.
A Win for Rural Broadband

A Win for Rural Broadband

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A Win for Rural Broadband

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU In this polarized age, the news often floods our minds with problems and criticisms. We rarely hear truly good news — news of cooperation and achievement. Today, I’m excited to recap some incredible news for our great state.