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Ways to Survey/Poll

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Ways to Survey/Poll

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

BETH’S BITS So my husband told me he was going to encourage people to answer the polling calls when they happen. I don’t disagree exactly, but I don’t like to talk on the phone. I’m not sure I ever have. I will do it, but if it can be a text or an email, that’s better.

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Expect New Faces in the 2023 Legislature

News Staff

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Plan on at least 14 new faces in the 2023 Legislature, thanks mostly to term limits. Eleven state senators term-limit out at the end of this year. Two quit after one session, Tim Gragert and Steve Lathrop.

New Economic Developments In NE

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New Economic Developments In NE

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

U.S. SENATOR Nebraskans are hard-working, resilient, and innovative. One of the many reasons I love traveling the state is that I get to see that spirit on full display in communities across Nebraska.

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

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Newspapers are Archival

News Staff

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is cooler, my favorite sports are being played, and it’s family history month and national newspaper week. I’m not into Halloween much, so that isn’t included. Interesting that Rick asked in this week’s online poll where you get your news?

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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One Chip Challenge

Alan Sparrow Pcn Co-owner

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Sunday night I took the One Chip Challenge by Paqui. My daughter recorded the first four minutes of my adventure. The chip comes in a box shaped like a coffin and is made with Carolina reaper and scorpion peppers. The challenge is to eat the chip and then not eat or drink anything for an hour.

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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Time For A Meme War

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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.

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

The Prairie Doc

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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.

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Grace Notes

News Staff

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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

News Staff

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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

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Bringing Manufacturing Back Home

Nebraska Governor

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

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.