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Not So Great Expectations

Not So Great Expectations

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Not So Great Expectations

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
ALAN’S ANECDOTES Expectations are funny things. Sometimes they are really good, and sometimes they are really bad. I guess they’re like many things in life. We asked the kids to make supper together over the weekend. One of them said they shouldn’t do it together because they will fight.
Community Connection

Community Connection

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News Staff
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Cellulite and Water What is cellulite? Cellulite is a term used to describe an alteration of the surface of the skin that occurs mainly in women. Cellulite is distinguished by an ‘orange peel’ appearance.
Ice Cream & Fair Time

Ice Cream & Fair Time

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Ice Cream & Fair Time

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
BETH’S BITS How fitting is it that Calvary Lutheran Swede Home Church is having their annual ice cream social on National Ice Cream Day. That’s right. The third Sunday of July is annually National Ice Cream Day.
Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

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Farm Families Need College to Stay Affordable

Pete Ricketts
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
SENATOR The deadline for FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms for the 2023-2024 academic year recently closed on June 30th. FAFSA is the form students and prospective students fill out to apply for grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education.
A Win for Rural Broadband

A Win for Rural Broadband

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A Win for Rural Broadband

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
REPRESENTING YOU In this polarized age, the news often floods our minds with problems and criticisms. We rarely hear truly good news — news of cooperation and achievement. Today, I’m excited to recap some incredible news for our great state.
Hold On, Motorcycle Helmets Required Until January 1, 2024

Hold On, Motorcycle Helmets Required Until January 1, 2024

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Hold On, Motorcycle Helmets Required Until January 1, 2024

J.l.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
CAPITOL VIEW Disclaimer: I have never owned, driven, or ridden a traditional twowheel motorcycle. I sat on one owned by my late brother. But in more than five decades as a reporter I have covered numerous accidents involving motorcycles with any variety of other vehicles.
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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Dog Days of Summer are finally here

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Dog Days of Summer are upon us. It feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Christmas, New Years and my birthday (Jan. 10 for anyone who needs another holiday to celebrate). And now we have the Fourth of July in our rearview mirror. Another year is slipping away.
Alan Sparrow

Alan Sparrow

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Is Chivalry Dead?

Alan Sparrow
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
My parents taught their three sons to treat women with kindness and respect. Things like never hitting girls, opening doors for them and allowing them to go first. Dad called it “chivalry.” You’ll still catch me saying “ladies first” when we eat buffet style at home.
Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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Severe Weather

News Staff
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
2101 N. Lincoln Ave., York, NE 68467 402-362-2621 questions@fourcorners.ne.gov 877-337-3573 Severe weather and tacos. Finally! A great, yummy visual to remember the difference between watches and warnings. Has anyone else seen this analogy? Here’s how it goes.
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Sunburns And Advance Directives
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Call Annie Jeffrey Health Center at (402) 747-2031 for more information Experts estimate that 80% of all sun damage occurs before the age of 18. Babies less than 6 months old should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Their skin has less pigment than adults and can burn in minutes.