Earth Day came and went Tuesday, April 22. None of the mainstream radio stations or websites I visited that day lumped the observance with
Opinion
Water Naughty
I enjoy traveling to Box Butte Reservoir to check on its filling process and to have my dogs play in the water. My last
Grandma Used to Say
My friend’s grandma used to say, “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” My own grandma said that too. Most of us can
Reflections for the Week of April 21
Police: Attended APS Leadership Meeting. Celebrated Jes Kaye on Administrative Professionals Day. Chief did a radio interview on KCOW. Attended
The Constitutional Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners
The right to keep and bear arms is fundamental to the American experiment in self-governance. From its founding, our nation has recognized how a
Nebraska: The Birthplace of Arbor Day
Before Nebraska was called the “Cornhuskers”, we were known as “The Tree Planters.” It seems ironic, given our state is characterized by its expansive
Remembering Pope Francis
“He (Pope Francis) is very close to us,” said Father Gabriel Romanelli. “All the time he called us throughout this war – this horrible
District 47 Legislative Update
Last week, I walked through the technical aspects of the budget process and highlighted key dates to keep in mind. This week, I want
National Parks-Our Best Idea
“National parks are the best idea we ever had. Absolutely American, absolutely democratic, they reflect us at our best rather than our worst. .
Reflections for the Week of April 14
Airport: • Submitted an appropriations request application to Senator Fischer’s for FY2026. • Nebraska Department of Transportation – Aeronautics Division staff were at the