In 2013, China launched its Belt and Road Initiative, a massive global infrastructure development strategy to expand its influence across the globe. Boasting 154
Opinion
How Important is Social Security?
Ninety years ago President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. This new act was designed by Frances Perkins, Secretary of
‘Trees Are Us’ Marks Quarter Century
Winter wheat perked up weeks ago, alfalfa reaches for the sky and all manner of seeds are finding a home in rows throughout Northwest
Minus a Mother and Husband
Today, I share a column that was recently posted on Facebook by Michelle Sullivan of Malcolm, NE. Michelle is my son-in-law’s sister, who is
The Neighbors
We obviously had visitors in the night. Ruby has spent the last hour running around the yard with her nose to the ground. Deer
Master Gardener Attracting Fritillary Butterflies with Native Violets
By Laurie Zitterkopf Nebraska Extension Master Gardener May 7 – April Native Violets deserve a place in your garden and lawn. Native violets are
A Historic Turnaround for Border Security
As President Trump’s second term eclipsed the 100-day mark this week, his swift actions to keep Americans safe and address the crisis on our
Take Some Time
“The most precious gift you can give someone is your time.” Martin DeNaeyer I know you’re busy. It’s springtime on the ranch. You
Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday so to all the moms out there, I hope your day is absolutely fantastic with lots of sunshine
Sassy And Classy Begins Repairing Historic Building’s Wall
Alliance boasts a historic downtown. The same could be said of any sizable town in Northwest Nebraska from Sidney, founded in 1867 by the