LB753 would hurt NE public schools

Dear Editor: The Nebraska Legislature’s revenue committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a school voucher program.

Sharing memories of Bill Holliday

Dear Editor: My dad (who lives in Aurora) recently shared with me that Bill Holliday had passed. I had the privilege of playing basketball for him my senior year at AHS, which bridged 1974-75.

When tragedy strikes, ANR thinks family first

Sharing bad news is hard to do, period. Whether it’s with friends and family, or in our case with the entire community through the hometown newspaper, it can be gut-wrenching to look people you know in the eye and deliver details about a horrible crime or accident.

Teacher shortage issue demands legislative review

A workforce shortage issue amplified in recent years by the pandemic is having a real and sometimes dramatic impact on our community, state and nation, perhaps nowhere more than in our public schools.

DC trip sheds light on important ag issues

In February I had the opportunity to go to Washington DC with the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. You can also read more about this trip in this week’s Aurora News-Register from my husband’s perspective as president of Hamilton County Corn Growers.

Being overly involved comes at a high price

This time of year is hard. As high school students, mental health is preached at us from many different people. Coaches and teachers always tell us to take care of ourselves, but activities and school make that almost impossible to do, so how are we expected to always stay afloat?

One year later, stakes rising over Putin’s land grab strategy

One year later, conflict rages on the other side of the world as Americans watch from afar, hoping and praying that Russia’s unprovoked invasion into Ukraine doesn’t escalate into a broader, global war.

Airport Authority actions called into question

Dear Editor: I reference Agenda Item 5 of the Feb. 16 revised Airport Authority meeting minutes which states that the manager indicates that four additional airplanes are coming to the airport needing hangars.

Blue jacket salute

The blue jackets are iconic, especially here in the heartland of America.

Note to my younger self: keep dreaming

As my senior year is starting to come to an end, I’ve been spending a lot of time reflecting on what young Emma was like and how I got to where I am now. When I was young, I was incredibly shy.