Opinion

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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Safety First

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

When I talk about computer concepts, I try to relate them to real life examples. It helps people understand what is happening in the magic boxes many of us have on our desks. Today I’m going to talk about a computer security concept using a driving example.

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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I’ve Been Busy So Far

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Hello District 24! My first few weeks in the Unicameral has seen myself and my fellow freshman Senators sworn into office, the inauguration of a new Governor, the appointment of a new United States Senator and the introduction of more than 800 bills!

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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Should We Consider a 2-House Legislature?

J. L. Schmidt - Capitol View

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Every session of the Nebraska Legislature features what promises to be a real clunker of a bill. This year’s prizewinner — so far — is a proposal to change from a unicameral to a two-house Legislature.

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

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Supporting Life

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

This past Friday, thousands of Americans traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the national March for Life.

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

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Cut Taxes, Invest in Our Kids

Jim Pillen

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive. We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country.

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.

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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.

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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

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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.