Drive across Nebraska on a clear evening and you’ll see why we call it “The Good Life.” Small towns where neighbors still wave. Safe
Opinion
Honoring the Namesake of Nebraska’s Capital City
Monday, February 16, 2026, marks Presidents Day — a time to honor the Americans who have served as president and to reflect on the
Randy York 1949 – 2026
Randy York was scheduled to turn 77 years of age on February 3. He came up six days short. He passed away peacefully surrounded
Be Quiet and Listen
Before television or the internet, we just had radio. It offered entertainment, comedy, music, and soap operas, but most important, news and weather, and
Playground
Reflections By Gene Nerland My heart goes out to the children who are out on the playground every day trying to learn to fit
Prairie Doc Perspective Week of February 8th, 2026
“Spring into Seasonal Allergies” By Jill Kruse, DO The groundhog may have seen his shadow, but Spring will be here soon. While many of
Recycling Middlemen Grease The Gears
Cardboard gathers no dust at the Keep Alliance Beautiful Recycling Center. That’s saying something given the amount of dirt that blows through our part
Honey Do
Valentine’s Day is way down there on my list of holidays. It’s overpriced, overrated and quite frankly designed to get you in trouble with
District 47 Legislative Update
This week the Legislature made steady momentum with multiple committees hearing important proposals, the budget process moving forward, and priority legislation advancing to final
Creating Opportunities for Nebraska’s Next Generation
For many Nebraskans, parenthood brings both immense joy and real challenges every day. As a father of two, I can say without hesitation that









