Opinion

Rick Holtz

Rick Holtz

What’s on your mind?

There is a long standing joke in my family that everyone is a little crazy. The questions is, crazy about what?We are in the midst of March Madness and I organized a little bracket challenge for a few members of my family.
Stabilizing the military health system

Stabilizing the military health system

Stabilizing the military health system

Many of us have heard the sobering facts about China’s growing military might. Beyond its rapidly advancing military, China is also becoming increasingly aggressive in the Indo-Pacific region.
State’s online ‘wall of shame’ reveals delinquent taxpayers

State’s online ‘wall of shame’ reveals delinquent taxpayers

State’s online ‘wall of shame’ reveals delinquent taxpayers

It’s tax season, and who doesn’t dislike filing their taxes?It takes time away from things like checking on the latest Husker football recruit or seeing what new fight we’re having with Canada. And it’s a messy, mathematic-heavy task, requiring a lot of wading through regulations.
Rick Holtz

Rick Holtz

What’s on your pizza?

Last week I was wrapping up my day at the office and I asked Kimberly what she wanted for dinner. She told me she was pretty tired after an interesting day with my five kids cooped up at home.Say no more. Sounds like a pizza and movie night if I ever heard of one.

LETTER: Waterboy: This is your chance to be heard

Here is your opportunity to be heard concerning any water concerns in Merrick and Nance County by mailing a response to their open comment period. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had a recent meeting concerning onsite plans.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Fiscal responsibility demands accountability

The federal government of the United States has an obligation to maintain the highest standard of accountability to the American people. Families working hard to make ends meet, paying taxes to the federal government, rightfully expect a government which treats their hard-earned money with respect.

LETTER: Federal funding pause disrupts planned projects

Federal resources benefit all Nebraskans, funding essential services like education, health care, infrastructure, and disaster recovery. However, recent actions by the current administration have put rural programs at risk, including those supporting agriculture and energy.