Reporters Notebook

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.
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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Newspapers Aren’t Dead

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
There is a lie that has been told in this nation for a long time. Newspapers are dead. Now, don’t get me wrong. Newspapers today are not the newspapers of yesteryear. Information happens too fast. We live in the age of technology. So what are we to do then? Here is the thing though.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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It Happened

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Well, it happened. I was out at a track meet last week taking pictures and someone asked me if I was the online nerd. Apparently there is someone who has similar glasses as me who goes to track meets around Nebraska and takes pictures.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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What’s Up?

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
What is up with the weather? Sorry - I feel like I am getting ready to go into some sort of Jerry Seinfeld comedy special, but seriously. What’s up? I am just glad the temperature is starting to go up.
Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

Rick Holtz is a co-owner for the Polk County News. Find his column, Reporter’s Notebook, from time to time in the newspaper and online at www.polkcountynews.net.

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Polls Truly Are Useless

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Polls say whatever the person asking the question wants it to say. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure that there are some good pollsters out there who still do good work, but gone is the day where the public should put any credence into what a poll shows.