Letters to the Editor

Economic development lays the foundation for strong towns, but it takes planning and investment.

Reader: Common ground

To the Editor: There is common ground for those who voted for, or against, Donald Trump to be President of the United States again.First, we can all agree that he won the election. Second, Kamala Harris did not whine and lie to the American people that she really won.

Waterboy: Maybe area students can perform tests

The following is in reference to a Central City alum statement. “Our local schools should be teaching water testing so they can protect their health into the future.” My thoughts at the time are those youth need a Go Fund Me fund to cover the costs of testing that can really add up.

Representing You

When I was going through the year-long Air Force pilot training program years ago, I found most of the instructor pilots to be patient, encouraging and helpful.However, the training was rigorous and the washout rate in my class of 63 was 42 percent. The stress level was extremely high, indeed!

All Things Nebraska

In November, Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative allowing workers to earn sick leave for personal or family needs. They also voted to legalize marijuana used for medical purposes.

The Activation of the 95th Wing

On March 4, 1944, the 95th Bombardment Group was doing what few others could do. Just three months before D-Day, in the thick of World War II, poor weather conditions threatened to derail an important bombing raid.

Stopping IRS overreach in its tracks

As we near the final days of tax season, customer service at the IRS is on the minds of many Americans.

Understanding credit

Credit is a tool that lets you borrow money or access goods and services with the promise to pay later. It’s essential for personal and business finances, enabling large purchases like homes or cars and helping small businesses grow.

Angry shouts & disruptions part of political discourse today, unfortunately

The other day, I got a text from my uncle in California.He’d just watched a news report about the tumultuous, March 18 town hall held by U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, a Republican, in which shouts and boos dominated.

How do you see the world?

I have a question for you today: How do you see the world? What is the framework you use when viewing things that happen in front and around you?I had this same conversation — granted at different levels — with Calvin, Penny and Charlie recently.