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.

My favorite Christmas memory

It has been said that Christmas brings out the kid in all of us. I suppose that is true but I know this for sure — it definitely brings back a flood of memories of when I was a kid growing up on our White River Valley farm in South Dakota.

Almighty dollar starting to dominate sports

“Moneyball.”That 2011 Brad Pitt Hollywood hit about a Major League baseball team has sadly become the real world name of the game in today’s sports world.

Remote pushback

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s mandate that state employees return to the office full-time starting in January is putting a bright spotlight on the issue of working remotely, as well as a growing difference of opinion on worker’s rights.

Fascinating, educational and delicious, all in the same bite

Eating out while dining in never tasted so good.A week after overindulging on turkey with all the trimmings, Paula and I were treated to a feast with a twist this weekend, a seven-course celebration of food, flavors and fine wine unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.

Progress made on several fronts in 2023

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a great time to reflect on the progress made in economic development efforts throughout the past year.