Defending America’s greatness

Nearly a quarter century has passed since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. That day’s tragic events, the heroic acts of so many Americans, and the extraordinary shows of patriotism and national unity which followed are forever etched in our national memory.

Husker Harvest Days: Where tradition meets innovation

While I was voting in Washington this week, my staff had the privilege of attending Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island — an annual event that, for more than 40 years, has been a centerpiece for Nebraska agriculture.

What’s all the hoopla about redistricting?

Every ten years the boundary lines for our three congressional districts are redrawn based on the U.S. Census. The same is true for our 49 legislative districts, the State School Board, Board of Regents and the domains of many other elected officials.

No stagnation in trade

Agriculture producers have faced serious economic challenges in recent years. Despite rising productivity, farmers face high input costs and falling commodity prices, straining their margins.

Are you building a winner?

How do you build a winning program? Can you do that only during the season?There is a group in the community who asked the Fullerton School Board for more access to the gym and weight room so they can lift and improve their game outside of schoolorganized sessions.

Redistricting battle promotes chaos, a tit for tat chess match

Over the years, I covered more than one effort by the Nebraska Legislature to redraw the boundaries of districts for state legislators and U.S. congressional representatives, among others, due to shifts in the state’s population.

LETTER: Readers agree with letter

We thought the letter to the editor by Kenny Boryca in the Sept. 3 edition of the Nance County Journal was excellent.Galen & Gwen Frenzen Fullerton

An honor I hold dear: Receiving the Golden Plow Award

I’ve been honored to receive various awards during my time in the U.S. Senate, but one of the most meaningful is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Golden Plow Award.

Pokémon or bust

The things a father does for his children.Sometimes that means coaching a team. Sometimes it means sitting through a school concert. And sometimes, it means driving to Grand Island on a Saturday so your kid can play Pokémon cards.Last week Calvin asked me if I would take him to a tournament.

Let’s discuss the ‘Cornhusker Clink’

In the wake of the immediate success of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” — the migrant detention and deportation facility built earlier this year in the Everglades — a similar facility is being planned for Nebraska, dubbed the “Cornhusker Clink.” The plan announced in August by Gov.