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.

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Make a Plan For Success

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
A new year brings many opportunities. It is a good time to take a personal inventory of how things are going in your life. What are some things you want to change? Personally, I would love to lose a little weight this year.
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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New Year, New Congress

Alan’s Anecdotes
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
In the second gulf war in Iraq there was an Iraqi official named Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf, but he was better known in the US as Baghdad Bob. He was the Minister of Information. During the war he gave press conferences and talked about how well Iraq was doing against America and our allies.

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It’s a New Year and There’s a Whole Lotta New Going On

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Welcome to 2023, a new year with a whole lotta new going on at the State Capitol. There’s a new governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, auditor and 14 new state senators assuming leadership roles in the Republican dominated Nebraska government. There will be a new U.S.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell Well, did you survive the hustle andbustleofChristmas?Depending on where you live, you may have found yourself postponing some of your plans due to the weather.

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Preventing Falls: A simple fall can change your life. Each year there are thousands of older men and women who fall and break a bone. Getting older can bring lots of changes.
New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

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New Year, New Administration, Same Guiding Vision

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books. And thanks to the progress we achieved together, Nebraska is stronger than ever.
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.

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Resolve to Be Better

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
The final few moments of 2022 are ticking away and pretty soon we will be switching the calendars to 2023. Each year people make resolutions, some to lose weight, others to find a new job. No matter the resolution, just be better. Make this year better than last year.
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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New Year’s Change

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
We’re almost done with 2022 and preparing for 2023. It’s been a busy year with a lot of change. The big changes for our family weren’t even on our radar as possibilities a year ago. I’m thankful for all of it and for my family that I’ve enjoyed it with. I’m excited to see what 2023 will bring.
Beth Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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

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Goals & Resolutions

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Here it is, almost another year come and gone. The time when many people make goals or New Year’s resolutions. I prefer not to make resolutions as there is a better chance I won’t do them. With making goals, you want to make sure to make them measurable and attainable.

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Preventing Falls: A simple fall can change your life. Each year there are thousands of older men and women who fall and break a bone. Getting older can bring lots of changes.