Alliance City Council members unanimously approved $50,000 in contingency funds for Keep Alliance Beautiful during their May 3 meeting. The additional financial assistance provided
Editorials
Emotional Poverty
The term poverty is most often associated with a lack of financial resources, but it can be the lack of any of the resources
Box Butte County’s Paul Harvey
I miss Paul Harvey. How would the airwaves sound if Paul Harvey was still with us? And he worked exclusively for KCOW Radio? Maybe
Horses Could Save Your Life
Without sounding too dramatic, horses could save your life. This thought popped into my head as Charlene and I were partaking in the suicide
Reflections for the Week of May 2-6
Public Works: • 18th and Colorado well back in service after media and valve change. • Crack sealing and pothole repairs are underway, as
Several Events Approach
4-H Leather Workshop Youth will have the opportunity to design and stamp their own leather belt. The workshop will be held in Hemingford at
Talk about Christ
A Canadian survey of churches and individuals listed seven areas of faith practices. Asked to list their importance were these areas: Regular worship attendance
Child, Parent, Adult Voice
Language use is a critical component of relationships, success in school and work, and survival in our society. People in poverty, especially emotional poverty,
Earth Day Biology Lesson
“It’s a skid plate!” Not even halfway through second period somebody found a sizeable car part. Across Box Butte Avenue, a thick rubber mat
Community Service
A recent survey asked teenagers if they thought they had a role in their communities. I don’t recall what percentage answered yes, but it








