Opinion

Fighting for Life

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Fighting for Life

Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

SENATOR One year ago this week, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down one of the most important decisions in its history.

Leadership Development

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I was among 39 select lawmakers chosen to participate in a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. I will meet with fellow lawmakers from Nebraska and 10 other Midwestern states and four Canadian provinces on August 18-22 in Madison, Wis.

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Thank you to all who supported our fifteen annual golf tournament on June 16! It was a great day with great community support!!

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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Community Newspaper Week

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Nebraska newspapers are gearing up for quite the event. This year, the Nebraska Press Association (of which the Polk County News is a member) is celebrating its 150th year in existence. In a matter of days, newspapers all over the state will be celebrating Community Newspaper Week.

Spend Time with Family

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Spend Time with Family

Alan’s Anecdotes

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

I enjoy the town festivals in Nebraska. The Swedish Festival in Stromsburg has meant more to me each year because my love for the community has grown along with the people being honored and celebrated. I noticed something after the parade that I’m sure is not unique to Stromsburg.

Protecting Women’s Sports from the Biden Administration

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Protecting Women’s Sports from the Biden Administration

Senator

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

In Nebraska, we have a lot to be proud of. Our women’s sports are no exception. The UNL Women’s Volleyball team has won five national championships and is one of UNL’s three profit-producing teams, along with football and men’s basketball.

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Community Connection

News Staff

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Men's Health Month Now is the time when more and more people are enjoying the outdoors. Keep in mind that prolonged exposure to the sun has the potential of causing skin cancer.

Child Care

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Child Care

Representing You

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Access to childcare is a significant issue with over 500 children waiting for childcare in Legislative District 24 (Polk, Seward and York counties and the area of Butler County from Surprise to Rising City). This is indicative of a larger state-wide issue.

Family Celebrations

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Family Celebrations

Beth’s Bits

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

My aunt turns 80 this week, so we are going down to celebrate with her. I can’t remember the last time I saw my aunt. She doesn’t go to funerals, weddings or graduations. She is mentally handicapped. I have known this my entire life. If you speak to her, you know.

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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Confessions of the Concession Stand

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Well, last week my family was tasked with working the concession stand for Penny and Charlie playing youth baseball and softball. I will not lie, I was not looking forward to it. To be honest I was dreading it. Growing up my family was no stranger to a softball diamond over the summer.