If you are a person who observes Lent, you may be concentrating on what you chose to give up. That’s fine, we all have
Opinion
Legislative Update: The Values Sports Teach Our Kids
When the Girls State Basketball Tournament tipped off in Lincoln, it was the official start of March Madness in Nebraska. It’s one of the
The 2025 Federal Budget Resolution
A few weeks ago the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution which focuses on changes in both tax and spending legislation. The budget
High School Students Craft ‘Mythical Worlds’ From Recyclables
Salvador Dali and others inhabit a vibrant portal opening into a multi-sided space. Tables occupy the center for study or visitors may spend time
Thirty Candles
It was thirty years ago today. During the early morning hours of Sunday, March 12, 1995, my nine-month pregnant bride went into labor. I
Reflections for the Week of March 3
Finance: Attended Council meeting Paid Council claims and completed payroll Completed and submitted Transit Invoice from January for reimbursement Attended
Remembering the North Platte Canteen
This August, I visited the city of North Platte for a tour with North Platte’s chamber office. North Platte is known for many things,
Reflections for the Week of Feb. 24
Finance: Attended Webinar on Skill-Building Held Department staff meeting Reviewed Public Transit grant application Reviewed IT quotes and budget Utility
Cuts to Medicaid
Many of you may have met Earl’s mother Delma during the year she lived with us. She could no longer remain living alone in
Statehood Day Memories
“Beautiful Nebraska, peaceful prairie land, Laced with many rivers and the hills of sand; Dark green valleys cradled in the earth. Rain and sunshine







