“No one is for poverty. Not Republicans, not Democrats, not Independents. Everyone wants poverty to end. But the solution is not that simple.” These
Month: August 2023
Reflections for the Week of Aug. 14-18
BBDC • Box Butte County Fair was a success. • Attended the Heartland Expressway Annual Meeting in Gering Tuesday. • Attended Heritage Days recap
New Nonfiction for August
Camera Girl: The Coming of Age of Jackie Bouvier Kennedy by Carl Sferrazza Anthony: Camera Girl brings to cinematic life Jackie Bouvier Kennedy’s years
Summertime Education for the Educator
By Dr. Laura Barrett ESU 13 Administrator In an ever-evolving educational landscape, the role of teachers has transformed from being mere transmitters of knowledge
Take Control in August, Make a Will
By Jeff Yost President and CEO, Nebraska Community Foundation Every day I hear amazing stories of community members pulling together to create fantastic outcomes
Who Knows?
Just as soon as you’re sure of something, you’re sure to be wrong. Hopefully someone will correct you, so you can correct yourself and,
Warner Crowned Box Butte County Fair Queen
Out of a group of 11 contestants, Brookelynn Warner, of Hemingford, was crowned the 2023 Box Butte County Fair Queen on August 9, achieving
Driver Cited in Truck vs. Train Collision
No injuries were reported in a Friday evening collision that occurred between a train and a truck at a crossing on Madison Road. Cody
BBGH Discusses Falls, Workplace Violence at Board Meeting
The Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees meeting was called to order at noon Monday, July 31 in the Alliance Room at
West Nile Virus Infected Mosquitos Spike in Nebraska
Mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus are on the rise in Nebraska. West Nile Virus is a disease spread to people through the bite