CAPITOL VIEW

Legislative Committee Closes Executive Session to the Media The Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee held a rare closed-door executive session that was, according to two members, unnecessary.

“Resting in God’s Promises”

This past week many of us have been anxiously watching history unfold before our eyes as Russia invades Ukraine. Our hearts hurt for the innocent victims of war as we read news stories and view photos of the horror happening half a world away from where we are.

Letter to the Editor

It is that time of year again for our Osceola High School Seniors to start preparations for their post high school plans. Today more than ever financial planning by students and parents is very important for their success.

LIBRARY NEWS

Book Club meets on Monday, February 28 at 5:00 to discuss local author Tasha Hackett’s historical romance, BLUEBIRD ON THE PRAIRIE. Hackett’s novel is one of several local book club picks we’ll be reading in preparation for our local author event during Osceola’s 150th celebration.

Aspects

I found it interesting that last week’s publication became a coincidental, collective reflection of values, all highlighting the importance of “teamwork.” An editorial by John W.

Osceola Lenten Luncheons

Dates and locations for the Osceola Tri-Church Ministry Lenten Luncheons and Sermon Series thoroughout Lent have been anounced. March 2 at 11:45 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Message: Reverend Raleigh White and Scripture: John 10 – “I Am” the Good Shepherd March 9 at 11:45 a.m at St.

A Few Thoughts on Taxes

I have always believed that strong families form the foundation of strong communities. Through my work in the Unicameral and now in the U.S. Senate, I have worked for state and national policies that set families up for success.

What FFA Means to Me

This is FFA week. FFA used to stand for Future Farmers of America, but somehow the term “farmers” must have been offensive so now I don’t think it “stands for” anything. At any rate, when you are the daughter of an FFA sponsor, you learn a lot. Also I never took an ag class, nor was I in FFA.

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Routine

(StatePoint) Falling short of your goals? In a period of stagnation? It may be time to spring clean your routine. Here are a few tips and ideas for getting more done with greater ease. 1. Spruce up your settings: Do you find some of the push notifications on your phone distracting?

“Shrove Tuesday”

Until I moved to southeast Nebraska several years ago, I had never observed Shrove Tuesday. But then a friend invited my husband and me to his church’s annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper. That is how it became an annual tradition for Ron and me to eat pancakes 47 days prior to Easter.