Fran’s Corner

Examine the evidence & decideOne of the great men of science was a Swedish scientist named Carl Linnaeus (17071778). He brought into general use the system of classifying all living organisms by genus and species—two Latin words.

Genoa Medical Facilities offers Swing Bed program to community

GENOA — Genoa Medical Facilities is providing education on our Swing Bed program that is offered at the Hospital. The Swing Bed program is a rehabilitative care program that is utilized by patients who have had a three-day acute care hospital stay prior to this program.

Society of Professional Journalists honors “Running Towards the Fire” documentary

LINCOLN — The Society of Professional Journalists honored the local documentary “Running Towards the Fire: A War Correspondent’s Story” with the Sigma Delta Chi Television Documentary, Small Market Station Award during a recent online ceremony.

Nebraska Public Media honored with 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Literary Heritage Association presented Nebraska Public Media with the 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award on Thursday, Oct. 9 during the association’s annual Spelling Bee at Screamers Family Restaurant in Lincoln.

Bloodmobile collects 51 units

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held Oct. 14th. Our awesome donors gave 51 units, which was only 2 short of our quota. We are so grateful. Those giving doubles were Pat Larsen and Tom Bialas. Walk-ins were Anne Wemhoff and Julie Riewer.

One Great Pumpkin

Valley View Residents got to see “The Great Pumpkin” last week. Carolyn Chlopek brought out the pumpkin that she had entered in the pumpkin contest at the Fall Festival! Pictured are Dick Strong, Arnie Newquist, and Tommy Wrobleski.

Representing You

Statistics show that across the nation 69 percent of students entering college believe socialism is a positive economic framework. By the time they graduate that number will have grown to 75 percent who view socialism positively.

Representing You

It’s been nearly three weeks since Democrats voted to shut down the federal government. The frustration across the country is real — and I share it. But when moments like this arise, I remind myself why I came to Washington in the first place.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago October 21, 2015Cornhusker and Loup Power remind customers that there are a lot of phone scams going around. Sometimes the phone calls look real, but they are not. Be careful before handing over your private information to bad actors.

The Bible Says . . .

Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you. And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do?