Opinion

Letter: Former Speaker Supports Patrick Hotovy

To the Citizens of Nebraska’s Twenty-fourth Legislative District: In November the voters of Nebraska 24th Legislative District have a choice to make as to who their state senator will be beginning in January of 2023.

Grace Notes

What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions the date October 31? I’m guessing that many of you are picturing children decked out in cute costumes, traipsing throughout the neighborhood in their annual quest for treats.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month. SIDS is the leading cause of death in infants 1 to 12 months, with the peak incidence from 1 to 4 months.
Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

American companies are the most innovative and customer-friendly in the world. People have numerous experiences as customers each day, and they’reaccustomedtotheexceptional service provided in the private sector. They shouldn’t expect any less from their state government.
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

U.S. Senator Deb Fischer

Biden Administration Nothing But Failed Energy Policies

While on the campaign trail in 2019, then-candidate Biden guaranteed supporters that he would “end fossil fuel.” Since taking office, President Biden and his Administration have followed through on that promise by doing everything in their power to curtail domestic energy production.
BETH SPARROW

BETH SPARROW

Family History Month

October is family history month, and I have been a genealogist for almost twenty years. My husband says it’s my “old lady meeting”. Yes, the stereotype genealogist is a lady of retirement age. Let me assure you there are young and old of both genders researching their family history.
RICK HOLTZ

RICK HOLTZ

Don’t Reward Cheaters

Last week softball teams from around the state converged on Hastings for the state tournament. Polk County was represented by the Slammers and while the outcome may not have been what they were hoping for, the experience will go a long way as the team continues to improve.