In the last few months we have seen a major change in Nebraska’s unemployment rate due to COVID-19. February’s rate of 2.9% had risen
Editorials
The Kimball Connection
A few months ago I met Spud Rowley. Manager of the Kimball Recycling Center, he came by our recycling center to talk to my
Cowboy Rules
We seem to get a new batch of rules for politically correct speech every week. It’s not my intention to keep up with all
Going Orange
I am familiar with large orange bags. For the better part of two decades I have helped with our Knights of Columbus highway cleanup.
Intruders
We always know it’s time to set the live trap when the cat food in the barn starts disappearing too quickly. Usually, it’s a
Box Butte County Resource Guide
By Karen Benzel Director, United Way of Western Nebraska Two weeks ago the Task Force on Poverty shared information about food resources available to
Glass Half Full
Handle bags on curbside recycling for very long and it becomes easy to guess some of the contents at each stop. Bulky light bags
What If?
I’ve been re-reading “Don’t Know Much About History” by Kenneth C. Davis. This book ought to be required for all high school seniors, because
Native Futures
Edison Red Nest III is a young entrepreneur in Alliance who saw a need in the Native American community and stepped up to fill
Trailers Move To Recycling Center
Passersby may have noticed an empty spot in the Alliance Plaza parking lot at West Third Street and Cody Avenue. Keep Alliance Beautiful has




