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Runners are a Different Breed

Runners are a Different Breed

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Runners are a Different Breed

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK Runners are a different breed. Last week I was able to check off the state cross country championships off my list of big events I have had the privilege of covering.
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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Chicken Wing Road Trip

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Sometimes I am left shaking my head after talking to my kids. Now I understand why that show “Kids Say the Darndest Things” was so popular. This was a real conversation with Charlie over the weekend. Charlie: I can’t wait for vacation.
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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Free Speech Week

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
This week is Free Speech Week. I received an email encouraging people like me to talk about “the importance of freedom of speech and a free press in our democracy.” I can’t do that. Don’t get me wrong, I embrace freedom of speech and a free press. I regularly speak of their importance.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information During this year’s National PA Week, Oct. 6-12, we recognized the important contributions physician assistants (PA) make as valued members of our patient care team. PAs are a vital part of the high-quality care we provide.
Standing Against Terror

Standing Against Terror

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Standing Against Terror

Adrian Smith
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Terror attacks by Hamas against Israel, massacring civilians, have shocked the world. As Israel conducts rescue efforts and takes action to defend itself, an immediate concern is for the Americans who have died and those still missing who were potentially taken hostage.
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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Business Women’s Week

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
This is National Business Women’s Week. According to Google, 42% of businesses are owned by women. Since 2014 that number has grown by almost 20%.
Responding to the Tragedy in Israel

Responding to the Tragedy in Israel

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Responding to the Tragedy in Israel

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Last week, tragedy struck in Israel. The Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas brutally attacked men, women, and children in a hateful act of war.
Schumer Shouldn’t Have Sent Senators Home

Schumer Shouldn’t Have Sent Senators Home

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Schumer Shouldn’t Have Sent Senators Home

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
NEBRASKA SENATOR Last weekend, America was brought to the brink of a government shutdown. This happened, in part, because President Joe Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer squeezed the calendar. First, Biden delivered his budget to Congress over a month late.
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Why I Love Fall

Beth’s Bits
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
There are so many things I love about fall: the cooler temperatures, volleyball and football season, the colors of the leaves when they change and some important holidays. No, I don’t mean Halloween. I love any excuse to eat candy, but I’m not a fan of scary things.