Alan’s Anecdotes

ALAN’S ANECDOTESEven when my oldest was little, he was good about asking for permission to do things. Sometimes he would ask me for permission and I would tell him, “It’s OK with me if it’s OK with your mom.” So, he would ask her and she would say, “It’s OK with me if it’s OK with your dad.

Beth’s Bits

BETH’S BITSA new year is almost upon us or will be here when you read this. It’s 2026. How did the year fly by so fast? The older I get, the faster it goes. I never believed “old” people when they said something like that, but now I do.

Representing You

REPRESENTING YOUChristmas is a time of joy. Joy for the birth of our Savior after the anticipation of the advent season. Joy for the time we spend with family, remembering old memories and creating new ones.

’Twas the Night After Press Time

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK’Twas the night after press time, when all through the shop, Not a keyboard was clicking, not even a pop.The pages were proofed and sent off with great care, In hopes that no typos would suddenly glare.

Transparency and Oversight at the McCook ICE Detention Facility

My colleague, Senator Dan Lonowski, visited the ICE Detention Facility in McCook this week and agreed to let me share his editorial on the experience. Since I was unable to attend the tour, I was interested in his observations and thought I’d share them with you as my article this week.

Holidays

BETH’S BITSI’m sitting here before Christmas trying to determine if I write about Christmas or NewYear’s this week. Our issue is dated on Christmas Day, but most of you won’t receive it until after Christmas.I was informed that President Trump declared December 24th and 26th as federal holidays.

Christmas in The Good Life

NEBRASKA SENATORChristmas is nearly upon us, but in The Good Life, the spirit of the season lasts all month long. You may recall that last year I featured our state’s Christmas City of Minden in my Christmas column.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationPREVENTING FALLS A simple fall can change your life. Each year there are thousands of older men and women who fall and break a bone. Getting older can bring lots of changes.

Looking Back on 2025

ALAN’S ANECDOTES2025 has been a good year. Sure, it’s had its share of difficulties and sadness, but as I look back on it, I think it was good.Some of the best news was when Beth heard that she is cancer free.

From the Corn Rows/Corn Stalks

by Ken Kush Over the past month I have intently watched the forecast for Christmas and whether or not we will have a “White Christmas.” The early reports indicated there was a very good chance.