Opinion

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the PCN.

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Fathers’ Day

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

This Sunday is Father’s Day. It’s a day to celebrate fathers, father figures, and fatherhood in general. Why celebrate Father’s Day? Because fathers are important. The people and things in life that can bring us the most joy can also bring us the most pain. A good father can be a great blessing.

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

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Swedish Festival

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Do you remember your first Swedish festival? Some of you may not, as you might have been babies in a stroller. I’m sure my children were babies or toddlers at their first. My first Swedish festival was June 2005.Alan and I had not been dating long, but he wanted me to come to meet all these people.

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Polk County News.

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Nebraska’s New Icon

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

“Let your fiction grow out of the land beneath your feet,” Willa Cather once wrote. The famed literary artist first came to Nebraska at the age of nine, when her family settled in Webster County. Years later, she reflected on what it was like to first step foot in our great state.

Voter ID

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Voter ID

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU The 1st Regular Session of the 108th Legislature concluded last week. On the second to last day of the session we considered several motions to override Governor Pillen’s vetoes of specific budget items.

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Men's Health Month

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information June is Men’s Health Month, a time to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

Looking Forward to the Highlights

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Looking Forward to the Highlights

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Hello friends! What is the highlight of your day? Recently, when I return to the Holtz Castle, which is tucked away in the upper levels of the PCN Worldwide Headquarters, I have been trying to sneak in the front door.

A Look Back and a Look Ahead

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A Look Back and a Look Ahead

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

ALAN’S ANECDOTES Beth and I talked to a fellow newspaper owner in the state who said that it is rare for a husband and wife to both write a column. I hadn’t really thought about it before. We both like to write, and we have different topics that we pursue. I’m glad we’re able to do it.

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Community Connection

News Staff

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Headaches and MRIs The first part of June is Headache Awareness Week. Over 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches.

A Voice for Rural Communities

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A Voice for Rural Communities

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU When I ran for the Nebraska Legislature and then for the U.S. Senate, I promised to advocate for each person I represent. In urban Washington, rural voices can sometimes be neglected and undervalued.

Voter ID

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Voter ID

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU The Nebraska Legislature was tasked this year with passing photo voter identification after nearly two-thirds of Nebraska voters approved it as a ballot measure in 2022.