Opinion

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

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

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Volunteerism

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Where would we be without volunteers? Probably nowhere, or dead. Volunteer firemen (fire people?) put out fires, volunteer EMTs help save lives, etc. I’m thankful for these and so many other volunteers. I have served as a volunteer in several ways.
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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When Stats Bite You

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
It may shock you to find out, but I a little bit of a nerd. I love looking at numbers and stats. Here is a stat for you: Each week the Polk County News picks one boy and one girl as its Athlete of the Week. Most weeks Beth and I are picking and the athlete to choose is obvious.
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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Who is Listening?

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
I learned early on as a parent that our kids listen to us. They know what we tell them to do. Sadly, I didn’t learn this because they are always good at doing what they’re told. No, I know they listen because they can tell me when their brother or sister isn’t doing what they’re told.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell Every so often on a cold winter’s night, after the supper dishes were done, my mom would get out a bag of Jolly Time popcorn and proceed to pour some of the contents into her trusty cast iron skillet.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Shoveling your driveway or sidewalk can be very strenuous work. Some experts say that shoveling snow is as strenuous as running 9 miles an hour.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

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

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Taking a Look at Nebraska’s Young Leaders

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Nebraska has a rich heritage of military service. Over the years, thousands of Nebraskans have answered the call and served our country heroically. I am proud that many young Nebraskans want to continue this important tradition of service to our country.
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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The Fix Is In, Legislature Off to Rocky Start

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
My observation from the opening days of the 108th Nebraska Legislature: “The fix is in!” Google it, information worth having as this highly partisan influenced session stumbles on. In the 20’s, when the term first surfaced, it meant the deal was done – probably in advance.
Jim Pillen is the governor of Nebraska. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

Jim Pillen is the governor of Nebraska. Read his column each week in the Polk County News.

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Why I Appointed Ricketts to the Senate

Jim Pillen
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
I had the opportunity this week to appoint Nebraska’s next U.S. Senator, former Governor Pete Ricketts. Only five times in our state’s history has a Governor had this privilege. The process was not one that I took lightly.
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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Unpacking the Boxes

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Do you ever feel like you are living out of a bunch of boxes? Well, last weekend my family moved to our new home, the apartment above the Worldwide PCN Headquarters. We had so much help from our church family.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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It’s a Small World

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
You know the song “It’s a Small World After All”? Well the older you get, the truer that is. Nebraska is a small world. I have lived in Nebraska my entire life. In fact some of my ancestors have been here since 1875. My roots go deep in this state.