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What was supposed to be an organized potluck and overnight homestay turned into a two-night, three-day endeavor for those involved with the Doane University Choir tour.The university students were to be housed with several area families after their concert in Bridgeport Tuesday night, January 17, and returned to the school by 7:30 Wednesday morning. However, the wild winter weather rendered that plan useless.

An exceptional time to donate blood and platelets is during the month of February.West Nebraska Blood Center encourages donations during this time from both new and previous donors... A3

Specialty Clinic Director Candy Lussetto, RN, recently received The Caring Kind award at Morrill County Community Hospital. Lussetto is an excellent nursing leader who approaches a problem with optimism, curiosity and a “can do” attitude. There is never a challenge that she is not ready to take on. She goes above and beyond to find the right solution by engaging the right people in the process and always pursuing what is right for the patient, family and co-workers. She is passionate about ensuring high quality care of patients and families. Lussetto is viewed as a respected leader who is guided by strong personal integrity.

Lady Warriors earn runner-up

Our current tax system fails Nebraskans and needs reform now. For too long, our tax code has not been competitive.We rank 29th in the country for personal income tax rate and 32nd for business income tax rate. And as all Nebraskans know, we have some of the highest property taxes in the country. From the Missouri River to Harrison, Nebraskans are demanding that their leaders have the courage to cut taxes.

Last year was remarkable for the pro-life movement. On June 24, when the Supreme Court issued their Dobbs v. Jackson decision, it was the culmination of nearly half of a century of compassionate work by pro-life advocates and communities to serve and fight for unborn children and abortion-vulnerable mothers.Yet, as many gather in Washington for the 50th annual March for Life this week, it is a sobering and spurring reminder the work of the pro-life movement is not done.

Should we even consider a two-house Legislature?

Hearing set to vacate two miles of county roads

Panhandle Coop Association Board of Directors named Bryan Reimers, Dalton Location Manager, as the winner of the Roy Chelf Employee of the Year Award at the Panhandle Coop Association Annual Meeting held January 19, 2023 at the Gering Civic Center.

Ruthie Loomis-Goltl sets new scoring record