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Representing You

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Last week, I heard the story of a veteran trying to use his GI benefits and attend school. After retiring from service, this veteran, who requires the use of a service dog, decided to enroll at a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) school.
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.

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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Making memories for a new generation

Rick Holtz
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Hello friends! We are just a few short weeks away from Thanksgiving and it got me to thinking about some holidays from my childhood. When I was a kid my grandparents lived just a few towns away in northwest Indiana. We saw them all the time.
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.

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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Falling back and stomach flu

Beth Sparrow
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Is anyone still tired after falling back? I look forward to the falling back time change but not the springing forward. Springing forward seems too early in the year and falling back too late. I was ready to fall back a week or two ago.
Loren Lippincott represents Legislative District 34 in the Nebraska State Senate. Read his column in the Nance County Journal.

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

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A salute to veterans

Loren Lippincott
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Camaraderie—the rapport and comradeship that unites a group of people—is found wherever people gather. It’s evident on sports teams, in church groups, within school classes and it unites members of a family. However, as a veteran of the U.S.
Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan’s Anecdotes

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Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan Sparrow
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
In our last parent teacher conference, I found out that our oldest would be reading “The Lord of the Flies” by William Golding. I was also interested in reading it, so I ordered the audio book. He’s just a few chapters in and I’ve just about listened to it a second time.

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Thanks & More

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The family of Bernita Nathan would like to thank everyone for the cards, food, flowers, memorials, & kind words shown to us during the passing of our beloved mother & grandmother. Bernita had a long, hard fight with cancer & dementia. We are grateful for all the care given to her by Dr. Kohl, Dr.
Representing You

Representing You

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Representing You

Deb Fischer
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Nebraska is home to over 100,000 of our most honorable American heroes. These heroes left home and family to follow a call. They showed grit and dedication throughout taxing training. They fought hard for their homeland and made countless sacrifices.
J.L. Schmidt has been covering Nebraska government and politics since 1979. He has been a registered Independent for more than 20 years.

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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Should state funds be used for Memorial Stadium updates?

J.L. Schmidt
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
There has been no formal request, but speculation runs high that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Athletic Department may ask for funds to help with the planned $450 million renovation of Memorial Stadium.
Kenneth A. Bartholomew, M.D. is a contributing Prairie Doc columnist. He lives in Fort Pierre, South Dakota and serves on the Healing Words Foundation Board of Directors, a 501c3 which provides funding for Prairie Doc programs.

Kenneth A. Bartholomew, M.D. is a contributing Prairie Doc columnist. He lives in Fort Pierre, South Dakota and serves on the Healing Words Foundation Board of Directors, a 501c3 which provides funding for Prairie Doc programs.

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The Prairie Doc: Bloodless Joints?

K. A. Bartholomew
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
How much blood flows through your joints? Would you be surprised if I told you “None”? That’s right! Inside the joint there is a clear, viscous, slippery fluid that lubricates the joint surface, but no red blood flows inside the joint. Doctors do not want to see blood in a joint.
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.

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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Looking back at a fun fall sports season

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The fall sports season is in the books and there are only a few teams around the state still playing football and volleyball. Fullerton and Twin River completed a successful football, volleyball, softball, cross country and girls golf seasons.