Here in the Good Life, we live by a few enduring principles: grit, humility, and a profound sense of duty. And when these three
Opinion
Master Gardener: A Jack of all Trades, Master of the Garden
By Katie Markheim Nebraska Extension Master Gardener The Nebraska Master Gardener program is a horticulture-related volunteer training program based in many counties throughout the
Vaccines Save Lives
Most people under the age of 50 have no experience with the diseases we vaccinate our children for. They’ve received the MMR vaccination. Our
Poor Folks
“Some people are so poor all they have is money.” Author unknown Folks in my part of ranch county are feeling richer than
District 47 Legislative Update
With the legislative interim in full effect, I’ve been embracing all that Nebraska has to offer, most recently by participating in the 2025 Heritage
Jet Stream vs. Jet Streak
Meteorologists talk about the jet stream all the time and how it may or may not affect the weather in our area. It is,
Artists Invigorate Carhenge, Add Alliance Murals
Writer’s Note: The information in this week’s Keep Alliance Beautiful column is from a news release written by Kyren Gibson, Carnegie Arts Center executive
Vaccines
When I was a child, my parents had friends whose son Roger had been stricken by polio. Roger survived, but he would wear a
How the One Big, Beautiful Bill Delivers Tax Relief to Nebraska Families
Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure. Today, I want to highlight another top
Master Gardener: Exploring the Challenges in the Garden
By Kirstee Schutte Nebraska Extension Master Gardener A garden is not just a collection of plants. It’s an ecosystem, a dynamic community of living