That Hideous Strength

ALAN’S ANECDOTESI recently read the science fiction trilogy by C. S. Lewis. Some call it “The Space Trilogy.” The third book, “That Hideous Strength” (published in 1945), talked about the Progressive era prominently in the story.

Celebrate the Small Victories

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKThe post season is upon us.Area track teams are competing in their district meets this week and many of our athletes are hoping to punch their tickets to Omaha. But the sad truth is that not everyone is going to find a ticket at the finish line.But that is OK.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationMay is Melanoma/Skin Cancer & Detection Month. More than 5 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States. Year-round sun protection is important.

State Legislature & the Ballot

REPRESENTING YOUThere have been a number of laws that have been passed via ballot measures in recent years. Initiatives to allow medical marijuana and a requirement for businesses to provide paid sick leave to employees are examples of two measures passed last fall during the general election.

Burn Ban Continues in Dry Weather

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen signed an executive order extending a burn ban due to continued dry conditions in the central and western regions of Nebraska. The new order remains in effect until midnight May 20.

Thankful for Nurses

BETH’S BITSToday (May 12th), the day I write this, is International Nurses’ Day. I am SO thankful for nurses. I have probably seen my share of nurses in the last two years. My oncology nurses are THE BEST! I know them all by name, and they all know me.

Grads: Life Goes Fast

BETH’S BITSSoon our county will have 99 graduates walk across the stage and accept their high school diploma. Well, that’s assuming all 99 met the requirements.Graduation is one day you will remember for a long time.

Community Connection

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationMay is American Stroke Month. Every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. Every 4 minutes someone dies of a stroke.

Who Do You Want to Be?

ALAN’S ANECDOTESCongratulations class of 2025. You’ve accomplished a great thing. Your life is about to change in significant ways. Here is some advice to send you on your way.You’re at a pivotal season in life where you go from knowing everything, to realizing that you still have a lot to learn.

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.