Gov. Pillen Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing appointments made to boards and commissions December 31, 2024, through March 31, 2025.The list of current board and commission openings can be found on the Governor’s website (https://governor.nebraska.

Comic Books and Cartoons

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThis might shock you, but I am a little bit of a nerd.I love comic books. I love video games. I used to decorate my office with cartoon posters and close to 40 bobble heads.Having kids has given me the opportunity to share my nerd-like tendencies with five other people.

Life Sentence Repentance

REPRESENTING YOULate night sessions have begun here in the Legislature and next week we start debate on the budget. The Nebraska Constitution requires us to balance the budget. We’ll have to reach a consensus on both spending and revenue in order to make that happen.

Advice for Juniors

ALAN’S ANECDOTESEvery year I try to give advice to graduates. This year I thought it would be fun to give advice to the juniors. You have a week or two left to finish the year, but then you still have another year to complete.My first piece of advice is to finish strong.

Letter to Class of 2025

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKDear Class of 2025, As you walk across the stage at graduation, your heart may be pounding. You may be thinking . . . “Don’t trip. Don’t trip.”Enjoy the moment.All eyes will be on you.Congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, The Stromsburg American Legion Auxiliary Post Unit 132 is 98 years old, having been established on January 26, 1927. Some of the objectives of the Auxiliary are to support the American Legion Post 132, and to promote Americanism through various activities.

Birthplace of Arbor Day

Before Nebraska was called the “Cornhuskers”, we were known as “The Tree Planters.” It seems ironic, given our state is characterized by its expansive Great Plains and rolling Sandhills.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationExercise is an important part of any woman’s ability to maintain high levels of fitness and overall health. Research shows that regular exercise can have dramatic benefits to a woman’s health.

Life Sentence Repentance

REPRESENTING YOULock them up and throw away the key. That phrase has influenced many people throughout the years regarding the criminal justice system. I’ve often leaned on this idea myself.

What Day Was Friday?

BETH’S BITSFriday was two special days:Arbor Day and DNA day. Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, while DNA day is always April 25th.I put an article about Julius Sterling Morton, who is the founder of Arbor Day on the front page.