Legislative News

In recent home visits and speaking engagements in District 34, folks have asked, “Why the logjam in this year’s session?” So, let’s look at some basics of how the Legislature runs (or doesn’t).

Legislative News

The Myth of Government Money Benjamin Franklin said there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Few things touch our lives more directly than the government reaching into our billfold and taking our hard-earned money.

The Path to Growth

The recent failures of Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) have increased the concerns of many over the threat of a deepening international economic crisis.

Beth’s Bits

Too Much Social Media? Ever wonder if you spend too much time on social media? Or use too many social media platforms? I do. I mainly use Facebook and Twitter, but I do have an Instagram account, a LinkedIn account, a Parler account and a YouTube account. I don’t do TicTok or Pinterest.

Legislative News

In today’s America, the division between beliefs and worldviews is becoming greater and starker. I recently read a brief observation made of those who are “emotionally arrested,” meaning they do not possess a mature, healthy ability to process truth and interact with others.

Nance County Tales & Trails

What is going on here? It seems that the Canadian and Snow Geese are unusually confused this year! If you have seen the photos, videos, or have witnessed the ordeal over Lake North, near Columbus, you certainly were amazed!

Anhydrous Ammonia Safety

(COLUMBUS, Neb.) – Anhydrous ammonia is a commonly-used nitrogen crop fertilizer in our area and does wonders for the soil. However, it has dangers that require farmers to practice caution when applying the chemical.

What do you say?

Before my junior year in high school, I returned from a Boy Scout canoeing trip to discover my sister had been killed in a car crash.

Letter to the editor

In light of the recent bank closures, we’d like to assure our community members that community banks differ largely from the larger banks you see in the national news facing these closures.

Legislative News

Over the last two weeks we have discussed the origins of public education in America and where we are now. This week, as we consider ways to reform our education system, I will cover the legislation now before us providing for school choice.