Opinions

Body Biden is out and Kamala is in, Little concern to me as long as the Juniors win. National chaos, but local pride, At the Merrick County Fair, joy will not hide. Post #6 Juniors, breaking records anew, Our small-town heroes, shining through.

Body Greetings! The chamber welcomes El Agave Mexican Restaurant as our newest member. I know most of us know them and have eaten there once upon a time.

Body Human Health/Clean Water series #4 Editor: Merricl< Co devastating flood waters that tend to occu.r every 7 to 9 yrs down Prairie Creek & other drainages are due to occur again. In 2020 a board of supervisors said the water problem comes from the west in a board meeting.

Body Recently Gov. Jim Pillen has been touring the state and stopping at the homes of legislators to discuss his plan for property tax reform to be discussed in the upcoming legislative summer session.

Body Ladies and gentlemen, it’s easy to get caught up in the doom and gloom of the national news. From political turmoil to corporate mishaps, it seems like the world is teetering on the edge.

Body Editor: I want to say THANK YOU to everyone involved with the Lone Tree Days Parade! Having the parade back on Highway 30 was essential for it’s success.

Body Human Health/Clean Water series #3 Editor: We talked about Red Water sediment issues. Now let’s talk about what is in Red Water.

Body We’ve been waiting months since the close of the Unicameral’s 2024 legislative session and now we have an answer. Gov. Jim Pillen has announced the special session of the Nebraska Legislature to tackle lowering property taxes will convene on Thursday, July 25 in Lincoln.

Body Years ago, it took one word to answer the question “How can Nebraska prepare for the future?” Ethanol. But not anymore. Rising costs, more competition, and stricter regulations have made it harder for corn growers to get by.

Body What a week it has been! Lone Tree Days has come and gone, and let me tell you, it was an event for the ages. This year’s festivities saw the triumphant return of the annual parade to Highway 30. The turnout was fantastic, and the weather? A perfect 72 degrees.