What do our kids do in the summers when they aren’t in school? If kids aren’t doing things that challenge their brains and their
Editorials
Pain Science: Rethinking How We Experience Pain
By Kory Zimney PT, DPT, PhD is a professor at the University of South Dakota Pain is a universal human experience, yet it remains
4-H Special Gardening Project Focuses on Goldie Cherry Husk
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener The 2025 Special Garden Project will focus on the Goldie Husk Cherry. The Nebraska Special Gardening Project
Singin’ in the Rain!
There have been more than a few songs recorded about rain. “Rhythm of the Rain,” by the Cascades in 1962. “I Wish It Would
The Straight-Line Wind
There are many different types of weather scenarios that can cause a lot of damage to homes, cars and crops. Among these, during the
Trail of Memory
We’ve been visiting family and neighbors. The people who keep up the cemetery at Seneca make sure there are flowers on every grave and
Mercy
Sometimes when I’m about to give up hope, it’s words from long ago conversations that keep me hanging on. Well into May, the country
Teen Mental Health
By Curstie Konold MPH, CSW-PIP, QMHP The start of summer brings a sense of excitement for many teens. Take a moment to reflect back
Master Gardener: Pollinator Garden Debuts During Nebraska Wildflower Week
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Nebraska Wildflower Week is June 1-8. The week shines a spotlight on Nebraska’s unique and diverse native
Mel and Ford
On January 2, 1996, I received a phone call from Mel Sauer of Scottsbluff. Mel was a longtime western Nebraska broadcaster, who — along






