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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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Lessons from Linus

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

I have mentioned before that I am a nerd. For Christmas this year my mom and dad got me a ring from Lord of the Rings that I wear around my neck. My kids joke that it is my precious. (If you read that last bit as Gollum then I think we can be friends.

No Longer A Planner

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No Longer A Planner

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

BETH’S BITS I used to be a planner. I would plan out vacations, schedules and all sorts of things. I also used to be organized. Before the internet, I organized my sock drawer by color. Yes, that is what we did for fun without the internet, organized the sock drawer into a rainbow.

Christmas Memories

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Christmas Memories

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

ALAN’S ANECDOTES As I’m sitting down to write this, it’s two weeks until Christmas. Where has the year gone? Last week Rick Holtz mentioned watching Christmas movies. He didn’t mention my favorite movie, so I got excited about sharing it.

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder associated with episodes of depression and related to seasonal variations of light. Most people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms during the winter months.

“Christmas Tree” Bills

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“Christmas Tree” Bills

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU The past year has seemed to pass as fast as ol’ Santa up the chimney. It doesn’t seem possible that we are already into the holiday season. The placing of Christmas trees in homes, churches and businesses throughout Nebraska signal the start of the holidays and the end of the year.

Providing For Our National Defense

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Providing For Our National Defense

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU The world is more dangerous today than it’s been since the height of the Cold War. The terrorist group Hamas, backed by Iran, attacked Israel in October. Russia continues its war against Ukraine, threatening order and stability in Europe.

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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For the love of Christmas

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

I love Christmas. I love the lights on houses. I love Christmas presents under the tree. I can’t wait to watch my kids open their presents on Christmas morning. But as much as I love the holiday season, I have to take a step back and remember the reason for the season.

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

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Christmas & Sports

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Christmas is around the corner. It’s now December. Do you ever think our seasons need moved a little? That equinox thing must be off, as I don’t think December 20th or 22nd is the first day of winter. The first day of winter should be December 1, spring March 1, summer June 1, and fall September 1.

MIKE FLOOD

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Time to ban TikTok

News Staff

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Earlier this year, Congress appeared to be on the cusp of passing a TikTok ban. For those who have experienced the bitter partisanship in contemporary American politics, it might have seemed surprising.

Community Connection

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Community Connection

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information A child’s physical and mental health are both important. It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs such as nutritious food, warm clothes, and bedtime at a reasonable hour.