Opinion

What’s the Real List?

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” ESV I read a kid’s list that went something like, “Dear Santa, I’d like stuffed animals, a Nerf Gun, and not to struggle with depression no more.” “Wow. This kid has a better grasp of priorities than I do.” I thought to myself.

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Together, we’ve made Nebraska a global brand

In Nebraska, the crops we grow, livestock we raise, goods we manufacture, and innovations we develop make an impact far beyond our borders. Nebraskans have long known that. Increasingly, the world does too. Growing Nebraska’s international presence has been a pillar of my administration. Since I took office, we’ve made trade missions to 11 different countries to forge new partnerships and increase investments in the Good Life. As a result of these missions, our state has become its own global brand.

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Letter to the Editor:

I am able to bless so many people because of all the community partners: Lied Lodge, Fareway, J.J Palmtag, Commercial State Bank, a local sorority, Nebraska City Dental, Ted and Heidi Barnard, Better Life Chiropractic and Wellness, Citizens Printing and many other individuals.

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“Be a hero, learn CPR”

We are familiar with the scene on television and movies: a person clutches their chest and drops to the ground, unconscious. Another character starts chest compressions and help is summoned. Although cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is often not accurately portrayed in such productions, it serves as a good reminder to all that CPR can save a life.

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Master Gardener

If you have a strong interest in gardening and enjoy helping others, you are invited to become a University of Nebraska Extension Master Gardener volunteer. This program will increase your knowledge and understanding of such horticultural topics: best cultural practices for growing flowers, vegetables, turf, plant disease and insect pest identification, control, and much more.

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