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Making Nebraska the Economic Engine of the Midwest

Making Nebraska the Economic Engine of the Midwest

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Making Nebraska the Economic Engine of the Midwest

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
NEBRASKA SENATORAs I packed my bags in Washington for our month-long state work period and some much-needed time back in the Good Life, I reflected on the progress we’re making for Nebraskans.
School & Inspirational Women

School & Inspirational Women

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School & Inspirational Women

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
BETH’S BITSSchool is starting! Well, by the time you read this, most schools will at least have the first day. Two of our schools start on Wednesday, and the other two Thursday. Somehow I have a senior; I swear he was just born a few days ago. That time does fly.
CALL IT WHAT IT IS

CALL IT WHAT IT IS

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CALL IT WHAT IT IS

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
ALAN’S ANECDOTESFor a couple of weeks now, I’ve wanted to write about the controversy surrounding the Sydney Sweeney ad campaign. For those of you that aren’t familiar with it, a clothing brand named American Eagle featured a series of ads with actress Sydney Sweeney wearing jeans.
TELLING MY STORY

TELLING MY STORY

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TELLING MY STORY

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
BETH’S BITSA while ago, we heard and noticed that York General seemed to have less oncology patients. I mentioned this to one of my nurses and said if they ever wanted a “commercial”, I was willing to help.
I HAD A VISION

I HAD A VISION

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I HAD A VISION

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKOur local high school team, loaded onto buses or vans, pulling out of the parking lot, headed to state. Parents waving, kids hanging out of windows, and my drone — soaring above it all, capturing the perfect overhead pictures video for the newspaper and website.
UGLY WALLPAPER

UGLY WALLPAPER

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UGLY WALLPAPER

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
ALAN’S ANECDOTESWhen I met Beth, she owned a home in Kearney. As we got to know each other, I got invited to see it. When entering the front door, you could see an open space that was the living room, dining room, and kitchen.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

Digital Mammograms
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationBreast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U. S. It is second only to skin cancer.
Service Rooted in Nebraska Values: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy

Service Rooted in Nebraska Values: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy

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Service Rooted in Nebraska Values: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
NEBRASKA SENATORHere in the Good Life, we live by a few enduring principles: grit, humility, and a profound sense of duty. And when these three come together in action, they shape a future that is stronger, more resilient, and more hopeful.