Earlier this month, the United States’ credit rating was downgraded by one of the three major credit rating agencies. This troubling announcement is an
Editorials
Back to School in Nebraska
This month, many Nebraska students will go back to school. August marks the end of summer, but it also marks an exciting time of
Fair’s In August
School started last week for my wife (second-grade teacher) and children. Same buildings within Alliance Public Schools for all three. Perhaps the most interesting
Poverty, by America
“No one is for poverty. Not Republicans, not Democrats, not Independents. Everyone wants poverty to end. But the solution is not that simple.” These
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,
St. John’s Greenhouse Coming Together After Delays
Russ Finch of Greenhouse in the Snow donated a 17 x 102-foot kit in honor of his wife Darlene to St. John’s Lutheran in









