July 2025
Best of Otoe County
It is time for Best Of Otoe County, dear readers, and we at the Nebraska City News Press, Syracuse Journal Democrat and CherryRoad Media are excited.
Where Did They Go?
When the days go by at a somewhat even pace – sometimes it seems as if they haven’t gone by at all.
Spiritual Pain and Grief
After nearly twenty years of parish ministry, I entered the world of health care, which, I learned, abounds in acronyms. My first clue was in chaplaincy training, known as “CPE” (Clinical Pastoral Education), the required education for most hospital and hospice chaplains. CNA, SoB (Shortness of Breath), PRN, HoH (Hard of Hearing), and a myriad of other acronyms are now part of my own vernacular. QoL (Quality of Life) is the ‘big’ one in hospice, sometimes called “comfort care.” When quantity of life becomes diminished, it’s all about quality.
Protecting the Good Life: Securing the Border and Strengthening Defense
Lasting prosperity depends on lasting security. No nation can thrive without secure borders and a strong military. The One Big Beautiful Bill is the strongest national security and border security package in American history. This bill protects the good life in Nebraska.
How the One Big, Beautiful Bill Keeps Nebraska Safe and Secure
Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill delivers for Nebraska’s hardworking producers — the farmers and ranchers who feed and fuel our nation. Today, I want to detail another top priority: how this new law keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure.
2025 Jaycee Ball Awards
The Nebraska City Jaycees recently conducted its annual Summer Ball Awards to recognize players, coaches and sponsors. In the regular season the top three teams in the Coach Pitch League…