“Shine”

Recent news stories remind us that there is much darkness in the world. Illegal drugs. Shootings. Missing children. Suicides. Abuse. Increased crime. War.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information The first part of June is Headache Awareness Week. Over 45 million Americans get chronic, recurring headaches. This is more than the people who suffer from asthma, diabetes and coronary heart disease combined.

Will We Ever See the Big Ditch in Perkins County?

Logic says that water flows downstream. But Nebraska might be waging an uphill battle to claim its rights to water guaranteed in a 99-yearold compact with Colorado utilizing a canal concept that was first attempted 124 years ago.

Healthy and Safe Swimming 2022

We encourage everyone to take steps to prevent germs from spreading in the water. We want to increase the health benefits of water activities, while lessening the risk of illness and injury.

New Owner Excited to Serve the Polk County Community

Family traditions can be a lot of fun. They usually come with great stories and memories. For example, in my family we make sure someone gives a set of dominoes to newlywed relatives as a wedding gift. Why?

Addressing the Baby Formula Shortage

From sleepless nights to last-minute diaper runs, everyone knows raising children is full of challenges. Unfortunately, millions of families are having to confront an unexpected source of frustration and anxiety – a nationwide baby formula shortage.

Litchfield Beach On Pawleys Island Is Fun Family Vacation Destination

“A vacation is what you take after you can no longer take what you have been taking” - Earl Wilson All of us at one time or another need a vacation.

Counting Colors, Election Speculation Has Begun

Commentary by J.L. Schmidt “How do Democrats get elected in Nebraska? When Republicans are divided.” That’s the opening line of a fundraising letter from Nebraska Republican Party State Chairman Dan Welch.

Community Connection

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month. Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of the disease.

“Plastic Posies”

After five decades of living on the farm, my folks moved to town. They took the basics that they needed, and left me with the daunting task of figuring out what to do with the rest.