Opinion

Loren Lippincott represents Legislative District 34 in the Nebraska State Senate. Read his column in the Nance County Journal.

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Raise the shields, Mr. Sulu!

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Who remembers the opening moments of every episode of the original Star Trek series? A starry field of deep space would appear on the screen and the voice of Capt. James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise would intone the words, “Space… the final frontier!

Alan Sparrow is one of the co-owners of the Nance County Journal. Read his column each week in the newspaper and on the website.

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Who is right?

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

When I met my wife, we had a lot in common. We had both lost a parent to cancer. We both were into electronics, and even compared pocket PC’s on our first date. We both enjoyed watching the TV show “Alias.” I could go on, but I think the differences were also important.

Beth Sparrow is one of the co-owners of the Nance County Journal. Read her column each week in the newspaper and online.

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Kiss me, I’m 10% Irish

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day when we celebrate our Irish. I do have Irish ancestors on my mother’s side. According to my DNA, I am about 10% Irish from the Munster region. According to my husband, Catholics wear green for St. Patrick’s Day and Protestants wear orange.

J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

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Slama bowing out, Chambers launches comeback

J.L. Schmidt

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

There are a lot of ins and outs in party politics during an election year. Who’s in the race and who’s out?

Deb Fischer represents Nebraska in the United States Senate. Read her column in the Nance County Journal.

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Fairness for our Railroaders

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Everyone hears about the controversial fights in Washington, but they don’t always know the untold stories of true legislating. Practical answers to real problems don’t make headlines, but those solutions make a difference in Americans’ lives.

Be careful how you respond

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Be careful how you respond

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

I was taught a harsh lesson by a six-year-old this weekend. Charlie was helping clean up after lunch on Sunday. I made a feast fit for a royal family (OK, really it was nuggets, fish sticks and french fries. But my kids loved it).

We need a solution for faster federal disaster relief

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We need a solution for faster federal disaster relief

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

With a bill to eliminate Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax (sometimes referred to as the “Death Tax”) currently moving through the legislature, this is a good time to take a close look at this tax that has been impacting our state’s families for more than 120 years.

Can we keep the republic?

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Can we keep the republic?

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

When asked what form of government we had with the new Constitution of the United States, Benjamin Franklin famously responded, “A republic, if you can keep it.” Last Friday, in my opinion, we took a big step backward from keeping it.

Women’s History Month

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Women’s History Month

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

March is women’s history month. I can trace my maternal line back to Ireland. I also have photos of all six of us: starting with my daughter, me, my mom, my grandma, my great-grandma and my great-great-grandmother who immigrated from Ireland.

Time to kill the Death Tax

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Time to kill the Death Tax

Deb Fischer

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Last week, natural disaster struck Nebraska. Our dry weather and windy days make us especially vulnerable to disasters like wildfires, as Nebraska farmers and ranchers know all too well.