Opinion

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

Alan Sparrow is co-owner of the Polk County News.

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North of Richmond in 1984

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Music is something that often unifies us. People my age often like rock music from the 70’s and 80’s and I’m no exception. I also learned to appreciate classical music from my dad. I’m not sure who introduced me to jazz music, the blues or Spanish guitar music, but I like them too.
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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Injustice and Sports

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
I’m sure you all heard about the Kansas newspaper who got their computer and phones taken away by court order, not only their office computers, but even their home computers and cell phones. Do you know how much that would affect a newspaper and the people personally?
My Favorite Nebraska Tradition

My Favorite Nebraska Tradition

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My Favorite Nebraska Tradition

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Of all our Nebraska traditions, one is especially memorable. It’s a big production that seems to bring our whole state together to enjoy exhibits, shows, food, friends, and a lot of fun. The sights, sounds, and smells are unmistakable.
Suicide Prevention is Something We Can All Do

Suicide Prevention is Something We Can All Do

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Suicide Prevention is Something We Can All Do

J.l.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
CAPITOL VIEW Suicide. It’s personal. Sometimes it’s up close and personal. Often, it’s the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been impacted. I’ve had one of those up - close experiences and other exposure through the years.
Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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Help Wanted

Jana Hughes
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU Help wanted. Two words that have become so common, you hardly notice them, until you walk into a store, a restaurant, the doctor’s office, or anywhere for that matter. Nebraska’s statewide unemployment rate sits at 1.9 percent.
2101 N. Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 402-362-2621 questions@fourcorners.ne.gov 877-337-3573

2101 N. Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 402-362-2621 questions@fourcorners.ne.gov 877-337-3573

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Mental Health Efforts Continue

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Health impacts everyone. There are many parts to it, one of which is mental health. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It can determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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Community Connection

News Staff
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Heartburn and chest pain You’ve just eaten a big meal and feel a burning sensation in your chest. It’s probably heartburn, but there’s a chance the chest pain is a warning sign of a heart attack.
Beth’s Bits

Beth’s Bits

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Beth’s Bits

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
BETH’S BITS Last week my aunt suddenly passed away at the age of 80. We just celebrated her birthday this summer in June. She got sick, an infection, was in the hospital (which she hates), the nurse talked to her, went for her medicine and when the nurse came back, she was gone.
Reporter’s Notebook

Reporter’s Notebook

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Reporter’s Notebook

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK The last few weeks have been pretty rough. My wife, Kimberly, has been working hard in the Holtz Castle, high above the PCN Worldwide Headquarters, making improvements to our apartment. Our home has been a literal construction zone for a while now.
Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan’s Anecdotes

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Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan Sparrow
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
ALAN’S ANECDOTES On Friday I read a news story that was written about an alleged injustice here in America by a foreign news source. Since then it has been written about by most major news outlets in the country.