This week the United States celebrated Labor Day. Was this an excuse for another long weekend, or are we really be celebrating workers? Why
Editorials
38 Years
This Sunday, September 7, will be my 38th anniversary as an Alliance resident. In August 1986 drove to Alliance from Cozad to interview for
Is it Real or Fake
By the late Richard P. Holm, MD It is miraculous to consider how much access and exposure we have to information through our computers,
Reflections for the Week of Aug. 26-30
Police: ∙ Conducted Police Review Board interviews for sergeant and lieutenant ∙ Attended Civil Service Commission Meeting ∙ Attended Region 23 Hazzard Mitigation Planning
A Storied Nebraska Tradition
It’s August. You might notice the crispness in the air or the slight yellowing of the leaves or maybe even the wafting fragrance of
ARC After School
By Patricia Jones Alliance Community Task Force: Creating Opportunity and Reve Fries ARC Director One of the many outstanding programs offered by the Alliance
Reflections for the Week of Aug. 19-23
Police: ∙ Met with Congressman Adrian Smith regarding potential federal funding for a repeater site to enhance public safety communications in Alliance and Box
What If?
WHAT IF: Nebraska Republican Facebook users would STOP ripping on vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz? His sister – who has been a very good friend
Plastic Habit
Hemingford to Alliance via Highway 2 requires just under a half hour door to door, or enough dashboard time to hear a few songs
When Should I Ask About Lung Cancer Screening?
By Jonathan Rice MD, PHD Lung cancer is the second most common cancer (not counting skin cancer) in both men and women, only behind






