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Body As we start into 2023 and are working through our New Year’s Resolutions, remember that sometimes the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Smaller changes are easier to maintain and sometimes that is all it takes.

Body What a week it ended up being for your local newspaper. This week is often a slow news week coming out of the holiday break, but we had a lot to unpack now that I look back on the other side of writing, editing and with any luck publishing this week’s newspaper.

Body Editor: As an Architectural/Engineering firm experienced in Long Term Care projects for clients in the Midwest and beyond, Prochaska & Associates often sees situations where senior citizens are forced to seek care outside the Community where needed services either do not exist,...

Body The start of a new year is the time to reflect on how far we’ve come as a state — as well as to look forward to where Nebraska is heading. Last year was one for the record books.

Body Editor: As in most communities, there are “good souls” who go about contributing time and effort to help improve the quality of our lives. Marvin Fishler is one of those “good souls” in our community.

Body Editor: Merrick and neighboring county resident’s- city and rural. We are writing this to share our concerns about the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions CO2 pipeline that is being routed through Merrick County.

Body Well, here we are once again. I sit here in my office and the calender on the wall sits on the final page of the year and we will soon usher in 2023 with great excitement. This week is one of my favorites for a few different reasons each year.

Body Last week, we celebrated the arrival of Nebraska’s 2022 Silver Shovel. This prestigious national award recognizes states that have successfully attracted major economic development projects.

Body If you came here looking for a Christmas themed column then look further as I am pulling double duty this week and saved all the sappy Christmas stuff for my column in the Christmas section that should be located inside your newspaper. If not then we have a big problem.

Body It has been a great semester to be a Bison! As the first semester draws to a close, it has truly been an exceptional start to the school year.