Webinar offers insight into land transition incentives

LYONS — Registration is now open for an informational webinar hosted by the Center for Rural Affairs that will explore the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program — Transition Incentives Program (CRP-TIP).

Counting our blessings this Christmas

Christmas is a time for counting our blessings. As we near the end of 2024, I am so grateful for the freedoms we enjoy in United States and my precious wife and children. There is no better time of year to consider the things we truly cherish.

Let’s talk about ‘FDA Approval’

Most of my family dreads the thought of going to a museum with me. It really doesn’t matter what the museum is, or how interested they might be in the subject, they’d prefer to do something, perhaps anything, else.I recognize that I am the problem. I love museums.

Embracing our culture of giving

If you’ve lived in Nebraska for any amount of time, you know that Nebraskans give back. The rest of the country is still discovering our penchant for generosity.

Holiday plants and toxcity

Ornamental plants are a beautiful part of the holiday. Like many plants in our gardens and landscapes, some can be poisonous. One might wonder why a toxic plant would even be sold, but we are often in contact with toxic plants like philodendron, rhubarb and potatoes.Many plants have toxins.

Fullerton Bloodmobile a success

Fullerton Bloodmobile was held December 10th. Our fantastic donors gave 44 units! Walkins were Tom Bialas and Mike Bosak. Those giving double units were Mike Sullivan, Chuck Voichahoske, and Debra Zarek. Huge thanks to our local volunteers. Next blood drive will be February 11th.

The Bible Says . . .

Matthew 1:18-25 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Journal Rewind

Ten years agoDecember 17, 2014Garrett Sonderup and Gage Horacek were named to Class D-1 All-State football team by Nebraska Prep Zone.

Purposeful Giving

As a child, I spent hours each December poring over the pages of the Montgomery Ward Christmas catalog. My imagination ran wild as I read the descriptions and studied the pictures. And though I knew I would get very few (if any) of the items advertised, I had fun looking.

Plastic surgery: Transforming lives inside and out

When many people hear the term plastic surgery images of Hollywood stars trying to fight back the effects of aging come to mind. It is easy to assume that plastic surgeons just deal in vanity. However, that would minimize everything that these talented surgeons accomplish with their scalpels.