A running start

Building permit totals in Aurora tell an interesting tale for our community, with some exciting news reflected in the final 2023 numbers.As reported in a front page story this week, building permits issued at City Hall added up to $26.

Illness takes a heavy toll

How are you feeling?That’s not a rhetorical questions in this new year as 2024 has started with a wave of various illnesses that leave you scratching your head, blowing your nose and/or taking a very long, medicine-induced nap.

Letters to the Editor

Being ignorant of truth is a choice - Dec. 13, 2023Dear Editor:Sen. Ricketts’ recent editorial is a perfect example of not allowing facts to get in the way of a partisan political smear job. Conservatives are at the point now where nothing a Democrat does is worthy of any respect or support.

Setting the tone

Rules enforcement will be crucial this year in Lincoln.On the eve of another session of the Nebraska Legislature there is a lot riding on meetings this week to establish the rules of the game.

Friendship, sushi and reading between the lines

“One of America’s best sushi restaurants is in Omaha. Yes, Omaha.”That headline grabbed our youngest daughter’s attention last week. Blayke and her fiancée Joe live in Omaha and both enjoy sushi, so the fact that the Washington Post had written a story making such a bold claim got their attention.

A holiday sabbath reflection

Because of our Christmas Day snow storm this year I didn’t get to do something I always like to do on Dec. 25. Sometime during the day, I like to walk outside for a few minutes, away from the noise and chatter of Yuletide festivities and just listen. I’m not listening for anything in particular.

Economic development sometimes a long process

Sometimes economic development projects happen over the course of a few months. Other times it can take years for a project to come to fruition.

Reason for optimism

When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve what will you remember most about 2023?We primed the pump before asking that question, scouring ANR pages from the year that ends Sunday at midnight to offer up a list of the most memorable moments from 2023.

Stories of goodwill, faith and family abound this time of year

The shared sentiment of those both giving and receiving at this year’s Hamilton County Food Pantry holiday distribution event was like a gift in itself.

Lady Huskers fairytale season a memorable ride

Nebraska volleyball took Husker Nation on a magic carpet ride this season, though it ended one game too soon.