Students Participate in Central Honors Institute at CCC

Area students were among the 97 who participated in the Central Honors Institute July 10-14 at Central Community College-Columbus. Participants will be in the seventh or eighth grade this fall and have a high ability in language arts, math and/or science.

Countering Communist China

This month, I issued a proclamation declaring July 2022 as “Victims of Communism Month” in Nebraska.  This is the second year in a row that I’ve issued this proclamation as a way to highlight the atrocities committed by Communist governments.

Some Lessons Take Time

The Polk County Fair has come and gone. I really enjoyed getting to go out and cover the various shows and events last week. It was great seeing all the kids out there working with their animals or showing their mom and dad the ribbon they received on their exhibit.

Good Versus Evil

This weekend I had a Lord of the Rings movie marathon with my kids. I know the fantasy genre isn’t for everyone, so I won’t go into a lot of detail. I think the underlying message of the story is important. Honestly, I’m surprised that it was captured so well in the movies.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Do you want to reduce your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and some cancers? You can by walking.

Consider the Lilies

The past month has presented a fair number of challenges and changes to my hubby and me. When I try to peer ahead as to what the future might hold, I find myself “overthinking” about all that needs to be done. And when I do that, I just end up feeling overwhelmed and wiped out. Can you relate?

Telling the Story of Chief Standing Bear

One of America’s greatest civil rights heroes is from Nebraska. Yet nationally, almost nobody knows about him. As Nebraskans, we’re changing that by telling Chief Standing Bear’s story.

Community Connection

Insomnia is a common problem. Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep can cause daytime tiredness, sleepiness and difficulty paying attention at work. Insomnia affects people of all ages.

State Republican Party Delegates Change Things

Today’s letter is R. R as in Republican, Red State and Ricketts. R as in ruh roh and rebellion.

Nothing New Under the Sun

Thousands of years ago a wise man once said that “There is nothing new under the sun.” Today I think this is the key to keeping up with all the changes we experience in life. It’s even true for technological changes. I met my wife before internet dating was much of a thing.