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Inspirational People #101-105: Kings & Queens

Inspirational People #101-105: Kings & Queens

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Inspirational People #101-105: Kings & Queens

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
BETH’S BITSThis week is Swedish Festival and Father’s Day. I’ve already mentioned my own father. My husband is writing about fathers. So I am picking some inspirational Swedish Festival kings and queens of the past.101.
Apple oak galls on a swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor), photo by Jodi Green, Extension Entomologist

Apple oak galls on a swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor), photo by Jodi Green, Extension Entomologist

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“Gall”-y gee! What are these?

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
by Taylor Cammack, Extension Educator While doing some work around the yard, I came across the weirdest thing on the leaf of a red oak – a green bulbous growth on a leaf!This weird structure is an oak apple gall, caused by a gall wasp.
Inspirational People #96-100

Inspirational People #96-100

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Inspirational People #96-100

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
BETH’S BITSI’m writing this early as Tuesday will be hectic. I have a doctor appointment in the morning and I’m picking up my daughter from choir camp in the afternoon. This week I thought I would pick some of my music educators. Some schools don’t think music is important. I disagree.
Securing Our Nation for the Next 250 Years

Securing Our Nation for the Next 250 Years

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Securing Our Nation for the Next 250 Years

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORAs we celebrate America’s birthday we reflect on what has led to 250 years of success. We are the home of the free because of the brave.From our Founding we’ve affirmed that our people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Initiatives on the Clock

Initiatives on the Clock

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Initiatives on the Clock

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUAs most of you are aware, 2026 is an election year. The primary elections were held on May 12th. The general election will take place on Tuesday November 3, 2026.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationThe 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.
The Importance of Partisan Primaries

The Importance of Partisan Primaries

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The Importance of Partisan Primaries

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
ALAN’S ANECDOTESA few weeks ago, we had our state primaries. In the sheriff’s race all the candidates belonged to the same party, so some couldn’t vote for the candidate that will likely take the office in the fall. We heard a lot of discussion and complaints about the situation.
The Safe Bet

The Safe Bet

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The Safe Bet

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKCharlie is wrapping up his 8U baseball season next week, and I’ve enjoyed getting to watch him play this summer.All of my kids are active, but sometimes I think Charlie is on another level. He sprints to first base before every inning.
Unicameral vs. Bicameral

Unicameral vs. Bicameral

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Unicameral vs. Bicameral

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUAs I’ve gone door-to-door visiting with constituents I’ve had some questions as to why Nebraska doesn’t have a bicameral legislature like everyone else. I also came across a recent article about Kansas, which has a bicameral legislature.
ROOKIE MISTAKE

ROOKIE MISTAKE

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ROOKIE MISTAKE

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKA couple of weeks ago I made a tactical error while shopping at one of those big membership warehouses.Kimberly and I made the trip together and she wanted to get the kids a sweet treat. I spotted a box of popsicles and noticed they were on sale.Rookie mistake.