Opinion

Serving My Church Family

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Serving My Church Family

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

BETH’S BITS This weekend was Stromsburg Baptist Church’s 150th anniversary. Two former pastors came back and shared memories. It was a time of reflecting on memories. There were many photos from the past, of former pastors and buildings. It was much like a class reunion.

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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County Fairs

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

This week all eyes turn to the Polk County Fairgrounds as 4-H’ers from all over the county gather to compete in the Polk County 4-H Fair.

Pushing Back on Putin

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Pushing Back on Putin

Pete Ricketts

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

There’s an old adage that those who don’t learn from history are doomed to repeat its mistakes. Despite teaching history as early as kindergarten, we sometimes forget its lessons. In doing so, we miss opportunities to prevent it from repeating.

Don’t Be a Victim

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Don’t Be a Victim

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ALAN’S ANECDOTES I’m a winner! We got a call this weekend claiming to be from a company most of us would recognize that used to show up at your house with cameras to record your reaction. We let it go to voice mail because there was no caller ID information.

Vaccines for Children

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Vaccines for Children

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

2101 N. Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 402-362-2621 questions@fourcorners.ne.gov 877-337-3573 Four Corners Health Department has a new Vaccines For Children (VFC) program on Thursdays. It began June 29th. The clinic runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 2101 N. Lincoln Avenue in York.

Community Connection

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Community Connection

Sleep Problems

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Insomnia is a common problem. Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep can cause daytime tiredness, sleepiness and difficulty paying attention at work. Insomnia affects people of all ages.

Renewable Energy

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Renewable Energy

Jana Hughes

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

REPRESENTING YOU Back in 2021, the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Board of Directors approved the goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from their energy generation resources by 2050. Sounds impressive but what does that mean to be “net-zero?

Brain Drain: Great Topic, Lousy Way to Discuss It

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Brain Drain: Great Topic, Lousy Way to Discuss It

J.l.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

In a rare move, seven months into the Jim Pillen reign, I’m going to suggest we cut the new guy some slack. Seems that a social media tweet raised concerns about First Amendment rights and dredged up the decades-long discussion on brain drain.