By Debra Johnston MD I had a friend in high school who was generally considered a bit odd. He didn’t dress quite right, never
Opinion
Husker Harvest Days: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
While I was voting in Washington this week, my staff had the privilege of attending Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island — an annual
Defending America’s Greatness
Nearly a quarter century has passed since the attacks of September 11th, 2001. That day’s tragic events, the heroic acts of so many Americans,
A Cornhusker Swiftie
While watching Nebraska defeat Cincinnati, 20-17, on August 28, I was a bit awestruck that music superstar Taylor Swift attended the game at Arrowhead
A Little Goes A Long Way In Rural Recycling
Keep Alliance Beautiful’s most prominent mission for quite some time has been to offer recycling opportunities for area residents and anybody who wants to
Give Yourself a Break!
There is a reason why we take vacations. They improve overall well-being by providing a necessary break from daily routines and chronic stress. Vacations
Ordinary Time
Some denominations mark the calendar’s mid-year season as Ordinary Time. It’s my favorite part of the church year. Nothing is going on that requires
As School Year Starts, Teachers Deserve Our Thanks
As the school year kicks off, it’s a good time to tell Nebraska’s teachers thank you. They are difference makers, and the men and
‘Beefing Up’ Nebraska’s Ranching Industry
Built by generations of hard work and innovation, Nebraska’s ranchers are known worldwide for raising the highest quality, most nutritious, safest, and best tasting
Connecting Across the Third District
In recent weeks, I’ve been grateful to be able to speak with many Nebraskans across the Third District’s 80 counties. While I make the