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Dr. Donald Bennett has been trained to provide comprehensive otolaryngology care. Dr. Bennett practices at Midwest ENT & Allergy in Sioux Falls, SD. His special interests include disorders of the ear/hearing, endoscopic sinus surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, voice and swallowing disorders.

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Taking a look at nasal congestion

Donald Bennett

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

One of the most common reasons a person comes to the Ear Nose and Throat clinic is a stuffy nose. The way the symptoms are described varies.

The petition process is alive and well in Nebraska

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The petition process is alive and well in Nebraska

J.l.

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Grassroots government is thriving in Nebraska. There are eight petitions circulating with hopes of making the 2024 General Election ballot, according to Secretary of State Bob Evnen. The action is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S.

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 a bother; it’s better than the alternative

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

I nearly lost him and I never knew it. Over the weekend I found out that a friend from my youth group growing up had been struggling with depression. He shared in a Facebook post how he fought the battle by himself, fell into a bottle and almost took his life last year. It broke my heart.

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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Life is an adventure

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

I grew up in northwest Indiana and didn’t visit Nebraska until I was in junior high. I wish I could remember more about the trip. Memory is a funny thing. There are so many things I wish I could remember, and so many things I wish I could forget. But that’s a column for another day.

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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Find your passion & follow

Beth Sparrow

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

This last week, I saw many kids and teenagers with a passion for animals. Or at least I assume they have a passion for animals. I mean they clean poop out of stalls for free. Who does that? I clean one litter box, and don’t enjoy it.

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

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Deconstructing woke, ESG and CRT

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

During this last legislative session the term “woke” was being bandied about the legislative floor like a birdie in a badminton game. One day a senator suddenly stood up and demanded the word not be used any longer!

Dr. Samantha Darnall-Werlinger is a family medicine physician with a special interest in obstetrics. Dr. Darnall-Werlinger practices at the Sanford Health Watertown Clinic in Watertown, SD. Follow The Prairie Doc at www.prairiedoc.org and on Facebook featuring On Call with the Prairie Doc a medical Q&A show based on science, built on trust for 21 seasons, streaming live on Facebook most Thursdays at 7 p.m. central.

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Part Two: Getting the Most Out of Your Healthcare

Samantha Darnall-werlinger

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of Dr. Samantha Darnall-Werlinger’s look at getting the most out of your medicine. If you missed part one pick up a copy of the the July 19, 2023 edition of the Nance County Journal.

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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4-H Showcase is culmination of a lot of hard work

Rick Holtz

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

This week all eyes turn to the Nance County Fairgrounds as 4-H’ers from all over the county gather to compete in the Nance County 4-H Showcase.

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

‘The Sound of Freedom’ tells important true story

Loren Lippincott

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

‘Recently I watched the movie “The Sound of Freedom,” which, appropriately enough, was released on Independence Day. The movie bested the Indiana Jones movie that week, which says Americans long for movies that are true life stories of good triumphing over evil.

Winning Advice: Don’t become a victim

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Winning Advice: Don’t become a victim

Alan Sparrow

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

I’m a winner! We got a call this weekend claiming to be from a company most of us would recognize that used to show up at your house with cameras to record your reaction. We let it go to voice mail because there was no caller ID information.