Leadership, tenacity, football and politics

Bryan grew up having one ambition in life, to be a football player. In high school he did well academically, was devoted in his faith and spent every available moment practicing football and getting stronger.

Home in the Good Life: Nebraska’s leadership in agriculture and innovation

Stepping off the plane at Eppley Airfield for our monthlong state work period was a much-needed return to the heartbeat of those I represent in U.S. Senate.

Tariffs, low crop prices impacting economy in the wrong way

Driving down the road the other day, I was startled to hear one of our congressional representatives tell NPR that both Nebraska and Iowa were experiencing “basically a recession economy.”Both states have agriculturebased economies, for the most part, and rely on foreign trade.

The babbling battle

Most people fight for the last word in an argument. My wife and I are locked in a battle for the very first word — and the referee is our baby.Teddy continues to grow and learn new things every day. I have a feeling we’ll have a crawler on our hands in the next few weeks.

Making Nebraska the economic engine of the Midwest

As I packed my bags in Washington for our month-long state work period and some much-needed time back in the Good Life, I reflected on the progress we’re making for Nebraskans.

Are chemtrails in the sky real?

been an airline pilot for 30 years at Delta and having served over ten years in the Air Force I am often asked about “chemtrails” in the skies.

A new ballroom, Air Force One and billions for ICE are a waste

Forgive me if I’m feeling a little confused (regular readers of this column will probably say “what’s new?”) but aren’t we in a national debt crisis?

20 years later, renewable fuels standard is a success

On August 8, 2005, President George Bush signed the Energy Policy Act into law.

LETTER Former Ag Society member responds to criticism

To the Residents of Nance County, As some of you may have heard, I have made the difficult decision to resign as President of the Nance County Ag Society and step down from the board. This choice did not come lightly.

Service rooted in Nebraska values: Apply to a U.S. Service Academy

Here in the Good Life, we live by a few enduring principles: grit, humility, and a profound sense of duty. And when these three come together in action, they shape a future that is stronger, more resilient, and more hopeful.