International Trade

Nebraska is one of the nation’s top agricultural states. Our farmers and ranchers have products that reach every corner of the country, as well as foreign markets around the world. In 2020, Nebraska exported $2.33 billion worth of soybeans/soybean products and $1.2 billion worth of corn.

Cybersecurity Awareness

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. I tell people the worst thing you can put on your computer is a teenager. Why? Mainly for laughs, but also because teens think they know what they are doing and fearlessly get in over their heads. Of course, that’s not just true of teenagers.

My Love of Cemeteries

Many genealogists (family historians) love cemeteries. It is a peaceful place to walk, and “visit” your deceased relatives. Sometimes the gravestones are quite ornate. Some have many details that are helpful to us in our research.

Conversations With Charlie

The five or six of you who read this column will know that I have four kids at home and how raising kids can sometimes be like herding cats. Well, lately car rides with my kids have turned into the Kids Say the Darndest Things home version.

Letter: Vote No on IDs

Initiative Measure 432 on the General Election November 8, 2022 ballot is asking whether the Nebraska constitution be amended to require a photo ID be presented before casting a ballot in any election.

Letter: Former Speaker Supports Patrick Hotovy

To the Citizens of Nebraska’s Twenty-fourth Legislative District: In November the voters of Nebraska 24th Legislative District have a choice to make as to who their state senator will be beginning in January of 2023.

Grace Notes

What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions the date October 31? I’m guessing that many of you are picturing children decked out in cute costumes, traipsing throughout the neighborhood in their annual quest for treats.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants 1 to 12 months, with the peak incidence from 1 to 4 months.

Rich Republicans Funding Fight Against RINOs

Leave it to the Republicans to pick on their own. Leave it to the short-timer Nebraska Governor to lead the charge.

Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

American companies are the most innovative and customer-friendly in the world. People have numerous experiences as customers each day, and they’reaccustomedtotheexceptional service provided in the private sector. They shouldn’t expect any less from their state government.