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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.
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.