January Is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Lincoln – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes January as National Birth Defects Awareness Month. It raises awareness about birth defects and highlights the efforts made to improve the health of individuals affected by these conditions across their lifespans.

Bright Ideas in the Dark

I’m awakened at 4 a.m. by the guest in the hotel room next to mine. I’m not sure what he’s doing, but if I had to guess, I’d say he’s practicing for a clogging competition. Or hosting one. There’s no way I can sleep now. That’s okay.

Safety First

When I talk about computer concepts, I try to relate them to real life examples. It helps people understand what is happening in the magic boxes many of us have on our desks. Today I’m going to talk about a computer security concept using a driving example.

Cut Taxes, Invest in Our Kids

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive. We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country.

Copyright: Who Has Rights?

As a genealogist and now a newspaper editor/owner, I know quite a bit about copyright. Now I am not a lawyer and if you have questions, I highly suggest you consult one.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Laura Zmek received her Associates of Applied Science as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant from Central Community College in Grand Island. She is now living in Grand Island where she is an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Director of Rehab at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Renting or buying, which is best for you?

Spreading Humor & Sharing Wisdom Bright Ideas in the Dark Dr. Glenn Mollette A retired minister and his wife had never owned a house. They had spent all their married lives living in housing provided by churches. At age 65 they bought a house and financed it for 15 years.

Nance County Tales & Trails

January can sometimes be perceived as a dreary month. Credit card bills from Christmas shopping sprees need to be paid. The news year’s resolutions have begun to fall by the wayside. The weight loss program is not yielding immediate dividends.

Alan’s Anecdotes

I learned early on as a parent that our kids listen to us. They know what we tell them to do. Sadly, I didn’t learn this because they are always good at doing what they’re told. No, I know they listen because they can tell me when their brother or sister isn’t doing what they’re told.

Letter to the Editor

I just want to say that I really enjoyed ready Shelby's article on the Beed's Hockey Rink ! I have driven by it at times when it was lit up at night and just would stop and watch them kids enjoying themselves. Great job Shelby and please keep writing these great Hometown attraction articles !