Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity. Most researchers conclude that it is related to the immune system.

Grace Notes

Devotional Reflections by Caroline Russell “The apostles [who had been sent out on a mission] gathered together with Jesus and told Him everything that they had done and taught.

Alan’s Anecdotes

After moving to Polk County, a new friend of mine said something I thought was funny. We were up late visiting and I was leaving to drive home. He told me to “Keep it between the ditches.” We didn’t have much irrigation where I grew up, so that stuck with me.

Public Safety

EveryAmerican deserves to feel safe in their community. Yet over the last few years, violent crime has spiked across the country. Defunding the police or taking resources away from our men and women in blue is never the answer.

Nebraska Tourism Campaign Recognized Nationally as Best

LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Tourism Commission received more national recognition for its successful efforts to promote the state with its “Nebraska. Honestly, it’s not for everyone” campaign.

Coming Together to Grow Nebraska

Nebraska is experiencing terrific growth. We’ve seen big success creating jobs, cutting taxes, and attracting investment to our state. Thisweek,I’mhostingNebraska’s Ag and Economic Development Summit in Kearney.

Grace Notes

Oh, be careful, little feet, where you go. I am astonished at the scores of holidays that have been created to celebrate anything from A (Asparagus Day—May 24) to Z (Zipper Day—April 29). There are so many, in fact, that National Wiggle Your Toes Day nearly slipped by me unnoticed.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Digital Mammograms Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U. S. It is second only to skin cancer.

Alan’s Anecdotes

On my drive to work everyday I listen to an information security briefing. It helps me keep up with the latest information security threats. It’s way too easy to lose data or have a bank account emptied by bad actors. There are so many scams. How can anyone possibly be ready for all of them?

Convince Me Why We Need Voter ID

It appears that Nebraska voters will decide at the November election if they want to require voter identification cards for elections. Signatures collected by Citizens for Voter ID are being verified before the matter is placed on the November ballot.