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Body Defending school choice, parental rights The dog days of Summer are here but before we know it kids will be back in school and football Fridays will be here again. One of the most important investments we make as a community and state is in our kids’ education.

Body With only 10% of the state’s private school students living in rural Nebraska—accounting for about 3% of all rural students state-wide— public support for private schools has been a concern among many rural residents since passage of the Opportunity Scholarships Act (OSA) earlier...

Body Sunday, July 16, at 8:49 p.m. I sent the following text message to Central City/Fullerton Post #6 manager Brandon Detlefsen: “They’d be the GOAT team, Correction: They WILL be!” Come Friday night as the boys were embarrassed by York, I lost my confidence in them.

Body Dear Editor: We remember Ethel Heeney who died July 10 at age 99. She and her husband Joe Heeney owned and operated Nordstedts Clothing for over 30 years.

Body Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator During this last legislative session the term “woke” was being bandied about the legislative floor like a birdie in a badminton game. One day a senator suddenly stood up and demanded the word not be used any longer!

Body “Thanks for all you do!” Whether spoken to express gratitude for a job well done or just as a reminder that you are appreciated, these 5 words can certainly make someone’s day.

Body Loren Lippincott, District 34 Senator Recently I watched the movie “The Sound of Freedom,” which, appropriately enough, was released on Independence Day.

Body Welcome back and let me begin with a quick thank you for picking up this week’s newspaper. I feel like we have a pretty good one this week and we certainly have had some busy days collecting all the information that is brought to you in this newspaper.

Body Have you heard about AI? If you haven’t then I’m not sure how because the craze is certainly picking up traction. These days you have to question what is real around every corner of the internet, largely due to AI.

Body A short time ago I had the privilege of reading the meanings associated with the folding of the American Flag to some elementary students at the Fullerton City Library. I was sincerely touched by their attention and reverence as the American Legion Veterans folded Old Glory.