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

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

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Deb Fischer
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Since the start of the new year, I’ve been working on solutions to some of the most consequential issues facing Nebraskans. My colleagues and I have introduced legislation related to everything from unleashing American energy to investing in our national security.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Reading is Important

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Polk librarian, Becky Carlstrom, mentioned she wishes there was a reading holiday. Well, actually, there is. March 3rd is Read Across America Day, also known as National Reading Day. It is Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
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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Treat Them Well

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
We live in an amazing age. We can talk to our devices, and they talk back to us. Sometimes it takes a few attempts before they understand us, but it’s still pretty amazing. Sometimes that process is funny, and sometimes it is frustrating.
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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Does the Truth Matter?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
We live in a dark, fallen world. It’s not the same world I remember growing up in. I hate to imagine what it will be when my children are adults with families of their own. As you may already know there was a school shooting at a Christian school in Tennessee earlier this week.
Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

Jana Hughes represents District 24 in the Nebraska Legislature. Read her column from time to time in the Polk County News.

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It’s a Priority

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
This session of the Legislature saw the introduction of more than 800 bills. While not quite a record for the number of bills introduced, it was pretty close. I was on the low end among my colleagues, having only introduced 8 bills myself. I designated LB584 as my priority bill for this session.
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News Staff
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information April is Foot Health Awareness Month. According to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, impairment of the lower extremities is a leading cause of activity limitation in older people.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the U.S. Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News

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

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Fighting Maternal Mortality

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Those of us from rural Nebraska know there can be challenges when the closest urban center is hours away. When we need specialized medical care, this distance can be even more daunting. Medical care is essential for people in many stages of life, including expectant mothers.
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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Stay Out of the Street

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
I love spring. The weather is finally starting to warm up. You go outside with just a jacket and enjoy a little fresh air. Earlier this week Kimberly and I took the kids outside to play.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Too Much Social Media?

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Ever wonder if you spend too much time on social media? Or use too many social media platforms? I do. I mainly use Facebook and Twitter, but I do have an Instagram account, a LinkedIn account, a Parler account and a YouTube account. I don’t do TikTok or Pinterest.