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The untold story of Oct. 7

The untold story of Oct. 7

The untold story of Oct. 7

I recently joined several other Nebraska legislators in a trip to Israel hosted by the Israeli government. It was a thoroughly eye-opening experience! Our group consisted of five state legislators from each of the 50 states for a total of 250.
Rick Holtz

Rick Holtz

Survivor: Holtz edition

There’s a new season of Survivor starting, and I am already invested in what happens.No, I haven’t jumped on the CBS bandwagon to watch the show that’s been on TV since 2000. This version is happening in my own living room.
Paul Hammel

Paul Hammel

Lagging job growth in Omaha and Lincoln sparks concern

Alarm bells are sounding over the lack of robust job growth in the state’s two largest cities.A recent study commissioned by the Omaha-based Aksarben Foundation indicated that job growth in Omaha and Lincoln lagged behind its peer cities, such as Sioux Falls, Des Moines and Oklahoma City.
Loren Lippincott

Loren Lippincott

Our productive visit to Washington, D.C.

My youngest son and I have been involved in two different franchise businesses over the past 15 years. Both of them — Planet Fitness and now Seven Brew — are independently owned and operated but governed by the franchises.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Responsible government spending

Federal spending and our growing national debt are serious challenges which must be addressed for the long-term fiscal health of our nation. By enacting our tax cut and family security package (H.R.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Resolving differences with words, not weapons

Last week, America witnessed the horrific assassination of Charlie Kirk. Charlie was a young conservative activist, a husband, and a father of two. He inspired thousands of young people. His mission was simple but powerful: to resolve disagreements through robust and substantive discourse.

Letter: Reader: Football field looks great

With the home football game last week, I hope the spectators noticed how great the football field looked. If you haven’t noticed – do drive by.Congratulations to Doug Cornwell for the best lawn in Fullerton!Thanks, Galen Frenzen Fullerton

LETTER: Staining Water/Heavy Metals Recap

Personal caring government advice was 100% correct with this statement. “Take the water issue to Husker Harvest Days “. Husker Harvest Days represents the diversity of Nebraska with the public, vendors and government booths all open to talking.
Rick Holtz

Rick Holtz

Having the right response

Over the weekend I took my family to the zoo in Omaha. It was a break from the day-today grind, and I was looking forward to getting away and enjoying my day.My parents drove out from Indiana to see us. We purchased a new vehicle, and my mom and dad were driving it to us.
Loren Lippincott

Loren Lippincott

The assassination of Charlie Kirk

Last Wednesday Charlie Kirk was assassinated by a gunman on the Utah Valley University campus, where thousands of mostly college-age young people had gathered to hear him speak and ask him legitimate questions about faith, politics and life.