One bale. OK, one heavy cardboard bale’s worth of weight would account for the difference in recycling volumes at Keep Alliance Beautiful during the
Editorials
Celebrating Our Country
In the mid-1800s, Nebraska was still barely touched by settlers migrating West for a new life. Our state was home to the prairies and
Vacation Time
What a wonderful time of year! I celebrated another birthday on July 1. The 4th of July has come and gone, and my dogs
Back Trails
I got a note from an old friend in California today. I lived with Melba’s family for the school year from fourth through eighth
Defending Our Country
Last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced its annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill, which we must pass every year,
Independence Day
It’s time to grow up a little. Just a bit at a time, but that’s what happens with growing. We mostly don’t realize our
Washington Report: Expanding Markets for Nebraska Products
As the third largest economy in the world, Japan is a vital trade partner of the United States, especially agriculture producers in Nebraska’s Third
Foster Fireworks Sales Spark Smiles at KAB
The Independence Day compromise of 2023 in Alliance, I believe, shaved a few days of firecrackers, sparklers and artillery shells off the calendar compared
Reflections for the Week of June 26-30
Fire: • Three retail firework stand permits were issued. • HazMat Operations Level Training continues with the State practical skills exam tentatively scheduled for
Edward Henry Kooper Obituary
Edward Henry Kooper, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home in Alliance. He was 101. He was born March 27, 1922 near Bingham,