Pillen names advocate for banning books to State Library Board, ruffling feathers

The State of Nebraska has more than 200 boards and commissions staffed by professionals and regular citizens.

Representing You

Last week in this space I discussed the contrast between Nebraska’s two major political parties but today the spotlight is on the two people running to be the 47th president of the United States — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Grace Notes

Many of us can look back with fond memories of having someone read stories to us when we were little. Bible stories at the close of each meal. A story from the Jack and Jill magazine. A favorite book at bedtime.

Grit and commitment

To serve is an honor. That is especially true in serving one’s country. Today in America, the honor to serve our nation is only granted to those who step up to the plate.Military service is an honor, but it takes strong character. It takes grit and commitment.

Fixing the IRS

In August 2022, when President Biden signed into law the so-called Inflation Reduction Act, it included an $80 billion increase in IRS funding.

Representing You

For years, Vice President Kamala Harris has supported some of the most extreme electric vehicle (EV) mandates proposed by her Party. She consistently supported EV mandates as U.S. Senator for California and as a presidential candidate in 2020.

Crazy dreams more believable than world we live in

I have always had crazy dreams.Maybe it is just me, but I learned a long time ago that sometimes when I am asleep I can take control of my dreams. Not every night, but sometimes when I am asleep I figure out in the dream that I am in the dream world.I’ve had dreams that come true.

Alleviating a child care crisis

Experts are calling it a “child care crisis.” We have too few child care workers, too few child care providers, and too many parents seeking care that can’t be found. Nine counties in Nebraska don’t have a single licensed child care facility.

Here comes Election 2024

After many months of dominating the headlines, the Nov. 5 General Election is now mere weeks away. In fact, early voting is only a month away. While some allege there isn’t much difference between our two major political parties, that is simply not the case, especially here in Husker Land.

Forget about property taxes and abortion: get out, time to enjoy autumn

Back in the day, the Omaha World-Herald provided me with a company car and the instructions: “drive across the state and find some stories.”It was obviously a more formal command than that, something like “if you like your job, you’ll write something interesting.