Opinion

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.

Time For A Meme War

I love my wife. That should not be a surprise to anyone. But if you see us on Facebook you might question if that statement is true. Full disclosure: I love a good Meme War. Sometimes, Kimberly and I will have a Meme War throw text messages.
Andrew Ellsworth, M.D.

Andrew Ellsworth, M.D.

Sniff, Sniff, Sniff...That Darned Runny Nose

When your nose runs, although it may not slow you down, it can be annoying. This time of year it’s difficult to know if your runny nose is from a cold, allergies, or another reason. Rhinitis can be broadly defined as inflammation of the nasal membrane.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell “Serve the Lord with gladness…” (Psalm 100:2a, KJV) “Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13b, NIV) According to one of my calendars, this past Saturday (October 1) was National Homemade Cookie Day.
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Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information October is Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood and kidneys.
Gov. Pete Ricketts

Gov. Pete Ricketts

Bringing Manufacturing Back Home

Over the past three years, we’ve dealt with shortages of many goods, from lumber to cars to toilet paper. Supply chain shortages have shown that the United States is overreliant on foreign suppliers.
Offutt Air Force Base

Offutt Air Force Base

Offutt Air Force Base

Offutt Air Force Base here in Nebraska plays a key role in our nation’s national security. Located in Sarpy County, the military base serves as the headquarters of U.S. Strategic Command, or STRATCOM.
RICK HOLTZ

RICK HOLTZ

Email For a Chance to Win

I love games and contests. Whenever my family would go to an amusement park my kids always go through the carnival games. For the most part they still do not have a concept of money.
ALAN SPARROW

ALAN SPARROW

Heaven on Earth?

I want to encourage everyone to vote whether we agree or not. I’d like to see 100 percent voter turnout. Before you go to the voting booth, I want to ask a quick question. What do you want from your political leaders and what do you want from your government?

Letter to the Editor

Those who vote decide nothing. Those who count the votes decide everything. On September 20th, members of the Polk County Patriots met with the Polk County Commissioners and Clerk Deb Girard to discuss election integrity.