Cheering as one

The flame has been extinguished in Tokyo, bringing the end to an Olympic Games unlike any before it. Though some will remember this summer Olympics as much for the pandemic backdrop as the competitions themselves, there was much to celebrate for Americans tuning in to Tokyo.

Drought taking a toll on summer in Minnesota

A few weeks ago we headed to Minnesota  to visit our son; hope to do a little fishing; take a break from the hot weather; and simply “just get away from the problems of the world.”  Well, we successfully completed one of four of the goals.

This year’s fair a fitting tribute to tradition, heritage

That was a fair to remember. This year’s version of the Hamilton County Fair made up for a scaled down COVID event in 2020, and then some.

A trip back in time to Venus, NE

Did you hear about the grand Fourth of July celebration in northeast Nebraska which drew 30,000 people to a 30-acre park? It was quite the spectacle, by all accounts.

Space-age technology gives me a headache

 Over the past few years I’ve struggled with  my old computer. Actually when I look back I’ve struggled with lots of things in this changing world. It appears fast-pace changes are moving past a guy who is geared for slow speed.

This year’s county fair marks a significant anniversary

A local tradition is unfolding this week with a celebration that marks a significant historical milestone while also honoring our ag-based heritage.  This year’s version of the county fair marks the 150th anniversary of the Hamilton County Agricultural Society.

Civics: the study of responsibilities, citizenship

Dear Editor: Recently, I became convinced that many of us are in need of a course (or a refresher) in civics.  Having been unable to find out who the school board members were from the school website (which I’ve since found), I called the public library.

An unforgettable experience

In the history of Nebraska football, there may never have been a brother combination who got the thrill of experienceng the wild rush of the tunnel walk, in full uniform, for the very first time together. At least not until now.

Inherited values far more important than wealth

 We’ve noticed that most senior family members want their children to have a better lifestyle than they did. No matter how good the current lifestyle is, mom and dad want the kids to have a better one. Unfortunately “better” seems to be related to monetary wealth.

Austin Allen finding his voice as native Husker ambassador

Still six weeks ahead of Nebraska football’s season opener local Husker fans are getting a sense that they’ll have a front row seat to all the action in the 2021 season ahead, thanks to the young man wearing No. 11.