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Election Time

Election Time

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Election Time

Beth’s Bits
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
I admit I’m not very political. Yes, I care what goes on in my country, state and town but I would rather not spend too much time on it. I could fall asleep watching the national news on TV. I do better with state news.
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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Be Thankful For Everything

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
November is upon us and as we inch closer to the end of the month many people will begin to think about the different things that they are thankful for. But I have a challenge for you. Don’t wait until Nov. 24 and Thanksgiving to think about the things you are thankful for.

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information November is Alzheimer’s Disease Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person’s memory and ability to learn, reason, communicate, make judgments, and carry out daily activities.

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Grace Notes

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell “For this God is our God for ever and ever: He will be our guide even unto death.” (Psalm 48:14) One summer a long time ago— before cell phones and GPS and cars with built in compasses—my parents and I decided to attend the Iowa state fair.
Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column each week in the Polk County News.

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

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International Trade

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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

Cybersecurity Awareness

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Cybersecurity Awareness

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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

My Love of Cemeteries

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My Love of Cemeteries

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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

Conversations With Charlie

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Conversations With Charlie

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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.

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Letter: Vote No on IDs

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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.