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Happy 157th birthday Nebraska, my how you’ve grown

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Happy 157th birthday Nebraska, my how you’ve grown

J.L. Schmidt

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Three of the four kids in my family were born on the same day in December over a span of 14 years. The “other” one was born on March 1. To appease her, my older sister and brother and I told the March- born she was special because she shared a birthday with the State of Nebraska!

Rick Holtz 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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Be heard during the election season

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Opinions are like belly buttons, everyone has them. Unlike belly buttons though, your opinion can appear in your favorite community newspaper. Newspapers have long been seen as the town square for sharing ideas.

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

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A democracy or a republic?

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Is our nation a democracy or a republic? What is the difference? A democracy is a form of government ruled by the people. A republic is a form of government where the people elect folks to represent their interests in government.

Letter to the Editor: Support your pharmacy

News Staff

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

To The Editor, The community of Fullerton is so fortunate to have a local pharmacy, and a pharmacist and staff who go above and beyond to help us with our health care needs. Nick and his staff have been so helpful to my family and I just don’t know what we would do without them.

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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Technology woes

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

This last week has been a crazy time for technology issues. Last week there were major cell phone issues all over the country followed by a huge cybersecurity incident with a leading tech company in the health and financial sector.

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

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Are you a leapling?

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Are there any leaplings in Nance County? Was anyone born on February 29th? This is the rarest birthday, because it only comes around once every four years. Due to this, leaplings can choose when to celebrate their birthday in other years.

Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D. is part of The Prairie Doc team of physicians and currently practices internal medicine in Brookings, South Dakota.

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The nagging cough

Kelly Evans Hullinger

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

“I’ve got this cough that just won’t go away,” my patient says, and I know this story all too well. Chronic cough, a cough that lasts more than two months, is a common ailment which in most cases is benign. But for the patient it is both bothersome and worrisome.

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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Handing out property tax cuts? I’ll take one

J.L. Schmidt

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

With the short session of the Nebraska Legislature slightly more than half over, repeat after me: When it comes to taxation, it’s all about whose ox is getting gored. The Governor wants a 40 percent reduction in property taxes by the end of the year. I’m in! Cut me a check. Sorry.

Rick Holtz 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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There are three sides to every story

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

One thing I have learned over the years is that the true story is not always the first thing that comes out. Some people like to say that there are two sides to every story, but that is not really the case. There are three sides: One person’s side, the other person’s side and then the truth.

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

Taking care of our veterans

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

In 2024 our U.S. Military has the smallest active force since before WWII in 1940. The military services missed their recruiting goals by 41,000 in 2023. In the 40 years between 1980 and 2020 there was a 58 percent decline in enlistments and a 73 percent decline in applicants.