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New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

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New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books. And thanks to the progress we achieved together, Nebraska is stronger than ever.
Rick Holtz is a reporter 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 reporter 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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Resolve to Be Better

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The final few moments of 2022 are ticking away and pretty soon we will be switching the calendars to 2023. Each year people make resolutions, some to lose weight, others to find a new job. No matter the resolution, just be better. Make this year better than last year.
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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New Year’s Change

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
We’re almost done with 2022 and preparing for 2023. It’s been a busy year with a lot of change. The big changes for our family weren’t even on our radar as possibilities a year ago. I’m thankful for all of it and for my family that I’ve enjoyed it with. I’m excited to see what 2023 will bring.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Goals & Resolutions

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Here it is, almost another year come and gone. The time when many people make goals or New Year’s resolutions. I prefer not to make resolutions as there is a better chance I won’t do them. With making goals, you want to make sure to make them measurable and attainable.

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Preventing Falls: A simple fall can change your life. Each year there are thousands of older men and women who fall and break a bone. Getting older can bring lots of changes.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Well, did you survive the hustle andbustleofChristmas?Depending on where you live, you may have found yourself postponing some of your plans due to the weather. Hopefully we will now have a little time to kick back, relax, and reflectonthetruemeaningofChristmas.
Rick Holtz is a reporter 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 reporter 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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Christmas Fever

Reporter’s Notebook
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
It is 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Normally I am still tucked in my bed sleeping for a few more hours. Not this week. It’s Christmas Week. When you pick up this week’s edition of the Polk County News you will notice that it is a little bit bigger than a normal week.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Did you know that Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center has a Bone Density Scanner, which is designed to measure bone mineral density allowing technicians the ability to recognize the early stages of osteoporosis, and...

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Confessiontime—Iusuallybegin listening to Christmas music in October. I’m not quite sure how to explain that, because I’m also one of those people who mumbles in disgust when I see Christmas items appearing on store shelves well before Thanksgiving Day.
Merry Christmas to All

Merry Christmas to All

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Merry Christmas to All

Alan’s Anecdotes
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
When Beth and I were expecting our son, we picked his name very early on, but we didn’t tell it to anyone until after he was born. We did tell people the gender. For fun, I told people I was considering a Bible name from the Old Testament, which was Abimelech. I would pause for a second.