The American education system develops our next generation of leaders, but we must reckon with serious challenges facing our nation’s students, families, and educators.
Opinion
Teen Mental Health
By Jill Kruse, DO The most recent survey of teen mental health by the Centers for Disease Control in 2023 revealed that 20.3% of
Sowing Cigarette Seeds
Threads of conversation often begin as our crew settles in to help Jelly, the Keep Chadron Beautiful recycling coordinator, unload cardboard (sometimes paper too)
Food Access in Nebraska
Food insecurity has been a major national problem. We have done a remarkable job of providing access to food in Alliance, and we have
Serving Nebraskans and Focusing our Priorities
For the first time this century, Nebraska’s property taxpayers opened their statements in December and saw a reduction. The state’s economy continues to grow
Super Bowl Ragbag
I received a phone call at my office last Thursday afternoon from a dedicated reader – and radio listener – who asked me to
Uncovering Foreign Threats in America’s Networks
In 2022, the Justice Department charged two people for allegedly attempting to obstruct a government investigation into Huawei, a Chinese-owned company. Both defendants, thought
Remember Where You Are
Parents formerly used this phrase to chastise their kids. “Don’t get above your raising” pretty much meant don’t get conceited, act uppity, or look
Goodbye Callie
Chandra, Keep Alliance Beautiful financial associate and office sage extraordinaire, slid a list of potential recycling center cat names across the conference table at
Winter Birding
Brrrr – It’s cold outside! It’s been too cold for so many of our regular outdoor activities. But we have enjoyed the birds in