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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.

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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When did Christmas get moved to September?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Hello friends! Another month is in the books. Last week we flipped to a new page on the calendar (do you even use a calendar anymore?), and pretty soon the leaves on the trees will start to turn colors, and the evenings will get cooler.
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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Football Season is back and so is the Football Contest

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Hello friends! The Polk County News is pleased to announce that this week is the first week of the annual football contest. If you turn your newspaper over to page 14, you will find the week one games hidden within the ads of our 16 sponsors. I say hidden, but you don’t have to look too deeply.
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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You’re Not a Bother

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Over the weekend I found out that a friend from my youth group growing up had been struggling with depression. He shared in a Facebook post how he fought the battle by himself, fell into a bottle and almost took his life last year. I nearly lost him and I never knew it. It broke my heart.
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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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.
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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Softball and Petitions

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Growing up my family lived at the softball field over the summer. My sister was an all-star in our local league and my dad coached.
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.
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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Community Newspaper Week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Nebraska newspapers are gearing up for quite the event. This year, the Nebraska Press Association (of which the Polk County News is a member) is celebrating its 150th year in existence. In a matter of days, newspapers all over the state will be celebrating Community Newspaper Week.
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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Confessions of the Concession Stand

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Well, last week my family was tasked with working the concession stand for Penny and Charlie playing youth baseball and softball. I will not lie, I was not looking forward to it. To be honest I was dreading it. Growing up my family was no stranger to a softball diamond over the summer.
It’s Been an Interesting Session

It’s Been an Interesting Session

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It’s Been an Interesting Session

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Hello friends! Another month is in the books and 2023 is just flying by. It feels like just yesterday that we were battling snow and ice and now we are dealing with the sun and bugs. The legislature is getting ready to wrap up its session in the coming days and it sure has been an interesting one.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www. polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column in the newspaper and online at www. polkcountynews.net.

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Reflections on the Past Year

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Time flies when you are having fun. The other day I was looking at the calendar and realized that I have been in Nebraska for a year now. The first newspaper I worked on at the PCN had state track in it. The first thing I wrote and took pictures at was the CRC-Goldenrod All-Star basketball game.