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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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I’m Another Year Older

Beth Sparrow
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Here it is nearly the end of May. By the time you read this, I will be having another birthday. It’s one of those that end in 0. These seem more noteworthy than others, if you know what I mean.
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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Legislative Session Ending as it Began, With Loud Controversy

J.L. Schmidt
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
As the days in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber dwindle down to a precious few, the Republican Majority continues to trip over each other patting themselves on the back while the Democrats dig their trenches a little deeper and promise to give the home folks one to remember.
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.

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Supporting Our Police

Deb Fischer
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
This past week was National Police Week. I signed onto the U.S. Senate’s annual resolution commemorating Police Week and officers that have fallen in the line of duty, as I do each year.
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.

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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How Do You Feel About AI?

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. What does it all mean to us? AI is expected to someday be able to think like us and then become smarter than us. To hear some talk, AI will one day cure cancer and then destroy all mankind on the next day.

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Letter to the Editor

News Staff
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dear friends, As we move closer to Memorial Day we offer our condolences to all those that have lost loved ones this past year and extend are deepest appreciation for the generous donations and memorials the cemetery has received.
Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan’s Anecdotes

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Alan’s Anecdotes

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
What is a leader? More importantly, what is a good leader? We can all likely name bosses or leaders that we’ve liked and ones we haven’t liked. So what are the characteristics or behaviors of a good leader?
View From the Sideline

View From the Sideline

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View From the Sideline

Rick Holtz
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Rick and I am one of the owners of the Nance County Journal. You may have seen me at a football game or basketball game. Recently I have been at a ton of track meets. Up until a few weeks ago I had been able to keep a low profile over here.
Representing You

Representing You

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Representing You

Loren Lippincott
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
One of the overarching purposes of government is to preserve peace and, when peace is violated, to provide justice for all. Unfortunately, however, governments – even at the state level — are behaving more as instruments for redistribution of wealth.
Graduates: Count the Cost

Graduates: Count the Cost

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Graduates: Count the Cost

Alan Sparrow
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Graduates, you have one life. It’s worth a lot. Spend it wisely. Here is some advice as you step out into the rest of your life. Learn to count the cost and be ready to spend it on things that matter. People say that the best things in life are free, but I disagree. Being a good spouse has a cost.