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King For A Day

King For A Day

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King For A Day

Alan’s Anecdotes
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Have I mentioned how much I hate the time change in the spring? I know I have. If I were king for a day, that would stop. We would move to permanent standard time.
Least Inspirational Person and Other Ramblings

Least Inspirational Person and Other Ramblings

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Least Inspirational Person and Other Ramblings

Beth’s Bits
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The least inspirational person this week is William Willett who is credited for inventing daylight savings time. He invented it in 1907 and published his proposal “The Waste of Daylight”.Well, Mr. Willett things have come a long way since 1907 but we’re still turning our clocks and losing sleep.
Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers

Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers

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Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for Workers

Nebraska Senator
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Working Families Tax Cuts are Relief for WorkersWe’re in the middle of tax season. This tax season, I’ve been traveling our state with good news. Nebraskans are likely to see more money in their pockets this year. Two weeks ago, I shared this with ag leaders at a roundtable in Hastings.
Last Week of Bill Hearings in the Unicameral

Last Week of Bill Hearings in the Unicameral

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Last Week of Bill Hearings in the Unicameral

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
REPRESENTING YOUThis week wrapped up the last week of bill hearings in the Unicameral. Every bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature has a hearing open to the public. Nebraskans have the opportunity to attend these hearings in person or watch them livestreamed online.
When Decisions Nearly Collide

When Decisions Nearly Collide

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When Decisions Nearly Collide

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOKActions have consequences. And those consequences can affect other people.Timmy and Charlie were playing nicely on the floor the other day . . . until they were not. What started as simple roughhousing turned into an all-out brawl.
Nurse Heather Roberts does a blood draw on Grace Gerrard at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center spring health fair. Photo provided.

Nurse Heather Roberts does a blood draw on Grace Gerrard at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center spring health fair. Photo provided.

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more informationThe 18th Annual Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Fair was held on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 atAnnie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center in Osceola.
Inspirational People #41-45: Writers and Aviators

Inspirational People #41-45: Writers and Aviators

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Inspirational People #41-45: Writers and Aviators

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
BETH’S BITSThis is Newspapers in Education week, Read Across America week (for Dr. Seuss’ birthday) and Women in Aviation week. Not to mention this week National Women’s Physician Day is happening. So which one should I pick? Or one from each?41. For ReadAcrossAmerica, I am picking Nora Roberts.
Supporting the Ag Leaders of Tomorrow

Supporting the Ag Leaders of Tomorrow

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Supporting the Ag Leaders of Tomorrow

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
NEBRASKA SENATORThis week, we celebrate national Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week. Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. The Nebraska FFA is doing tremendous work to cultivate the next generation of ag leaders.
Checking The Right Boxes

Checking The Right Boxes

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Checking The Right Boxes

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
ALAN’S ANECDOTESA friend at work introduced me to the topic I’m writing about this week. Can you name the four boxes of liberty? They are the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the ammo box.
Insp. People 36-40: FFA & Ag

Insp. People 36-40: FFA & Ag

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Insp. People 36-40: FFA & Ag

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
BETH’S BITSThis is National FFA week, so this week I’m picking people in agriculture and FFA.#36. Fran Jorgensen: Only about a handful of people reading this will recognize that name. Fran Jorgensen was my dad. My dad was an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor for many years.