Opinion

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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What Other People Do

Alan’s Anecdotes

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Half of what I do is below average. At least, it’s below my average. The key is to always be improving so most of the new things I do are above average. Life gets busy and deadlines come and go.

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Grace Notes

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Did you make any resolutions for 2023? A few days ago, I asked someone how she was doing on her resolutions for the new year. “I’ve already broken four of them,” she replied. “And it’s only the second day of the new year. I think I’m in trouble.

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Community Connection

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information January is Glaucoma Awareness Month – Half of all blindness can be prevented. A vision screening can help identify people who are at risk for eye disease.

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

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Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

This Monday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day — an opportunity to thank the men and women who keep Nebraskans safe.

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

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It’s a Golden Birthday

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

So next week my daughter has a birthday. She says it’s her “golden birthday”. Now I know what a golden anniversary is, that’s your 50th wedding anniversary. But what is a golden birthday? Well, that’s when you turn the age that the day of the month your birthday is on.