Grace Notes

I grew up in a church tradition that did not stress giving up something for Lent. So when I first began “rubbing shoulders” with those who do observe this practice, I was amazed at some of the things people chose to give up for that six-week period.

The Bible Says . . .

And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.

Nancy’s Cookbook

Italian Sausage Soup Ingredients:8 oz. sweet Italian turkey sausage (bulk or remove from casings) 1 T olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups of good chicken broth 10 oz.

Disaster relief for our producers

Recently, devastating wildfires swept Southern California.And flash flooding swamped parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia. Some areas of North Carolina, Florida, and other southern states are still rebuilding from the overwhelming damage of Hurricane Helene.

Patience is a virtue in spring

We’ve been experiencing fairly warm temperatures and may be looking forward to being outdoors, but don’t start too early on yard and garden spring work. There are benefits to waiting, especially for plants.

Club News Briefs

The Boone-Nance County Genealogical Society will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at the St. Edward Public Library, 402 Beaver Street, St. Edward, Nebraska.Member Brenda Spike-Scarlett will be providing a program on many different aspects of FamilySearch.

Corn board to meet

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Embassy Suites in Lincoln (1040 P Street, Lincoln, Nebraska) and Friday, March 21 at the Dinsdale Family Learning Commons (N 38th St & Holdrege Street, Lincoln, Nebraska).

One big beautiful budget resolution

Just over a month into President Donald Trump’s second term, his administration is off to an aggressive start.

‘Market to Market’ 50th Season Tour Event returns

LINCOLN — The agricultural television series “Market to Market” is celebrating 50 seasons and the longtime partnership between producer Iowa PBS and Nebraska Public Media.

Cornhusker Public Power District seeks high school applicants for Youth Energy Leadership Camp

Cornhusker Public Power District is seeking applications from 9, 10 and 11 grade students to attend the Youth Energy Leadership Camp. Cornhusker Public Power District will sponsor six students to attend the all-expense paid camp, including transportation to and from camp.