Drafting a historic piece of legislation like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, House Republicans spent months,
Opinion
In The Moment
This is the time of year when youngsters are learning about the world. I have to be watchful when mowing because there are often
Neighborhood Battles
Mama barn swallow hates me. I can’t sit on the deck of an evening and watch the sunset without being screamed at and dive
How the One Big, Beautiful Bill Keeps Nebraska Safe and Secure
Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers for Nebraska’s hardworking producers — the farmers and ranchers who feed and fuel
Licensed to Drive
It’s fun seeing young people visit the Box Butte County Courthouse to pay for their newly obtained driver’s licenses. A quick silent prayer is
4-H Memories
Now that Heritage Days is over, it’s time to look ahead to our next big summer event, the Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford,
Spiritual Pain and Grief
By The Rev. Kari Sansgaard Avera @Home Hospice Chaplain Sioux Falls, SD After nearly twenty years of parish ministry, I entered the world of
Reconciliation Package Confronts Rural Health Challenges
Access to healthcare is a major challenge for patients and providers alike in rural communities across America, including in small cities and villages across
Zero-Waste Lifestyle: How To Disappoint The Garbageman
Souvenirs take up space on a trip, then the same amount of real estate upon unpacking at home. As a couple we have been
I placed this class….
By Jade Meinzer I grew up judging livestock in 4-H. Starting in the early spring I would go to a contest every Saturday in








