Opinion

Falling Back and Stomach Flu

Falling Back and Stomach Flu

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Falling Back and Stomach Flu

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
BETH’S BITS Is anyone still tired after falling back? I look forward to the falling back time change but not the springing forward. Springing forward seems too early in the year and falling back too late. I was ready to fall back a week or two ago.
Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the PCN and online at www.polkcountynews.net

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column, Alan’s Anecdotes, each week in the PCN and online at www.polkcountynews.net

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What’s Your Version of Truth?

Alan Sparrow
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
This weekend I wore my Purdue shirt on Saturday. I grew up in Indiana and even went to Purdue for a little over a year before transferring. My little sister was a toddler at the time, probably not a lot older than her youngest child’s age is now.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner of the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Plenty of reasons to be thankful

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
November is here and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, I started thinking about all that I am thankful for. The quick answer is I am thankful for my wife and kids. They put up with my antics daily and a little of my crazy has started to rub off on them.
ADRIAN SMITH

ADRIAN SMITH

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Addressing Our Affordability Crisis

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Economic hardships brought about by severe inflation and supply chain challenges continue, creating an ongoing affordability crisis in our country. Small businesses and families across the nation have had to make difficult choices and dig into savings to make ends meet in recent years.
DEB FISCHER

DEB FISCHER

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The Internet is Open

Deb Fischer
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Despite hysteria from social media, late night comedy shows, or even presidential administrations, net neutrality is not a policy that needs to be controversial.
Beth Sparrow is a co-owner of the Polk County News.

Beth Sparrow is a co-owner of the Polk County News.

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Veterans’ Day

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
This next week is Veterans’s Day when we recognize and honor those who have served their country in the US Armed Forces. Veterans’ Day remembers all veterans, while Memorial Day is just for those who have passed away in military service. If you are a veteran reading this, thank you for your service.
Halloween Memories, Etc.

Halloween Memories, Etc.

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Halloween Memories, Etc.

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
BETH’S BITS Halloween is this week. It’s not my favorite holiday. I like candy, but don’t like being scared. I don’t watch scary movies, or read scary books. Mysteries is as close as I get, like “Murder, She Wrote” but it’s not really that scary.
Moral Equivalence

Moral Equivalence

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Moral Equivalence

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
ALAN’S ANECDOTES A few weeks ago I was researching for my column and saw a statement at the bottom of a news article. The news agency wanted to make it clear that there was no “moral equivalence” between their positions and those they disagree with.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants provide personalized care to improve the quality of life for anyone of any age or ability.
Expanding Access to NIL

Expanding Access to NIL

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Expanding Access to NIL

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
SENATOR On and off the court, Jaz Shelley is a star for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) basketball team. Jaz earned first-teamAll-Big Ten honors for her electric play. She earned Academic All-Big Ten honors for her work in the classroom. She’s beloved with fans and teammates alike.