Opinion

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

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

August in Nebraska

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
As part of the August state work period, I’ve had the pleasure of working back home in Nebraska and traveling the state. All month, I’ve been hearing from my fellow Nebraskans about what they want to see happening in the U.S. Senate.
The Good Ol’ Days

The Good Ol’ Days

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The Good Ol’ Days

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
I’m going to sound old, but I remember the good ol’ days when I was in school. Things have changed, such as the invention of the internet. That’s right, kids, no email, cell phones or internet. We read books (in paper format). I also didn’t carry my own computer around.
Richard P. Holm, MD, passed away in March of 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was founder of The Prairie Doc and author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon.

Richard P. Holm, MD, passed away in March of 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was founder of The Prairie Doc and author of “Life’s Final Season, A Guide for Aging and Dying with Grace” available on Amazon.

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Writing as therapy

Richard P. Holm
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words.
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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Both sides adamant they are right in scholarship debate

J.L. Schmidt
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
We should know soon if a group called Support Our Schools Nebraska was successful in gathering enough petition signatures to allow voters to decide the fate of the Opportunity Scholarship Act passed by the Legislature in its tumultuous session.
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.

Pick the Winner: Football Contest kicks off this week

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Hello friends! The Nance County Journal is pleased to announce that this week is the first week of the annual football contest. If you turn your newspaper over to page 8, you will find the week one games hidden within the ads of our 16 sponsors. I say hidden, but you don’t have to look too deeply.
Considering the value of S.W.E.A.T.

Considering the value of S.W.E.A.T.

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Considering the value of S.W.E.A.T.

Loren Lippincott
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Currently the number one issue facing all fifty states is the shortage of skilled workers in every area of business which is causing a cascade of issues in commerce and the economy. At one time the standard of success for many American families was to have a son or daughter graduate from college.
North of Richmond in 1984?

North of Richmond in 1984?

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North of Richmond in 1984?

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Music is something that often unifies us. People my age often like rock music from the 70’s and 80’s and I’m no exception. I also learned to appreciate classical music from my dad. I’m not sure who introduced me to jazz music, the blues or Spanish guitar music, but I like them too.
It’s an attack on the press

It’s an attack on the press

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It’s an attack on the press

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
I’m sure you all heard about the Kansas newspaper who got their computer and phones taken away by court order, not only their office computers, but even their home computers and cell phones. Do you know how much that would affect a newspaper and the people personally?
Suicide prevention is something we can all do

Suicide prevention is something we can all do

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Suicide prevention is something we can all do

J.l.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Suicide. It’s personal. Sometimes it’s up close and personal. Often, it’s the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Everyone knows someone who knows someone who has been impacted. I’ve had one of those up - close experiences and other exposure through the years. Think about it, you likely have too.
Tom Dean, MD is a retired family physician who practiced for over 40 years in Wessington Springs, SD and a past member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Dr. Dean is a recent inductee into the SD Hall of Fame.

Tom Dean, MD is a retired family physician who practiced for over 40 years in Wessington Springs, SD and a past member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC). Dr. Dean is a recent inductee into the SD Hall of Fame.

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Challenges facing US health care

Tom Dean
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Assuring effective health care to a population is a challenge for every society. As care options become more complex – and expensive – the challenges increase.