Masks losing their value as pandemic begins to lift

Now that the snow has disappeared from our street, we’ve noticed the population is still holding true that many are litter bugs. It has been quite evident  that COVID has contributed a new type of litter to our community.

Patience, perspective

As we pass the one-year milestone of our nation’s battle against COVID-19, it’s painful to look back and see just how much life has been impacted. Indeed this is one anniversary nobody will be celebrating.

Those who wander near trouble can get burned

As Congress recovers from the crisis of the Jan. 6 mob violence we are sure many of those rioters who have been charged are now having second thoughts. Those participants feel they face prosecution unfairly because they were “just watching the violent actions of just a few.

Broadband matters

If ever there was an issue that deserved unanimous consensus amongst Nebraska lawmakers, the need for providing high-speed internet access from border to border is it.

Judiciary not the end-all source of truth in America

Dear Editor: I have no idea whether Mr. Burger’s responses to my arguments are due to ignorance, dishonesty, or a combination of the two.  I do know he has no idea how to make coherent, cogent points in a debate.

Election fraud claims can only be settled in court

Dear Editor: Mr Gilliland, I’m going to make a proposal to you, and this is the final editorial I’m going to submit concerning your beliefs, because it’s obvious that no amount of factual evidence will ever suffice to change your position on any of the conspiracy theories to which you subscribe.

Shoulder surgery has me feeling lucky, blessed

Sometimes it takes challenges or temporary setbacks to make us appreciate even the everyday things that we take for granted and then we realize how lucky we really are. I’m now speaking as a voice of personal experience.

On a roll ...

The numbers keep going up on Aurora’s busy Highway 34 corridor. Not only is the traffic count high on one of Nebraska’s primary east/west roadways, so too is the investment being made by businesses that see opportunity in locating and/or updating facilities there.

Points not bias, but inductive reasoning

Dear Editor: Trying to track Mr. Burger’s reasoning skills is an exercise in cognitive dissonance. First, he assails the validity of the evidence I presented of an illegal and fraudulent election, because they are “... meaningless because you failed to cite your sources.

1st responders always there when needed

It may come as little surprise to those of you that know me, but I appreciate first responders beyond measure. I have a soft spot in my heart for them all -- firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, etc.