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Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Bowl-bound Huskers add gravy to the holidays

The No. 6 isn’t typically a digit celebrated or aspired to in any way, but on Saturday it felt like a winning lottery ticket in Husker Nation.Our beloved Big Red is 6-5, bound for a bowl game somewhere soon and looking like a team that’s headed in the right direction.
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Former TV news anchor signs off

Dear Editor:I want to start with an apology. I am so sorry we didn’t get to say goodbye. I want everyone to know how much I have appreciated being part of your lives. It was such an honor to bring you the evening news for all these years.
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Have a blessed Thanksgiving

Dear Editor:A very special Thanksgiving is coming up. Please count your blessings and be thankful this Thanksgiving and every day. It seems the stores go from Halloween to Christmas. Let’s not leave Thanksgiving out. May all of you have a Happy Blessed Thanksgiving.Rosemary Matthiesen,Aurora
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Time to close door on Synergen

Dear Editor:While Synergen may think they are doing a huge service to our community, our community does not want another large water using facility in our county. They state approximately 65 jobs will be created, which is purely speculative.
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Nebraskans stood for life in election

Dear Editor:As I’m sure is true for most of you, I am doing some reflecting on the past election season and the outcomes of it. I am so grateful that the majority of the people in Nebraska stood for life and rejected Initiative 439.
ANR

ANR

Sense of connection

There was a shared sense of community Thursday in Hordville that was hard miss.Gathered together for Hamilton Community Foundation’s Spirit of Philanthropy celebration, a crowd of nearly 200 people enjoyed a feel-good evening focused on a theme of giving back to your hometown.
Kurt Johnson

Kurt Johnson

Voters have spoken, now it’s time to move forward

In the wake of the 2024 election, the importance of unity cannot be overstated. Elections, by their nature, divide. Candidates and their parties compete for votes, often drawing sharp contrasts to emphasize their visions for their state and nation, as well as local boards and councils.
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Nation based on biblical principles

Dear Editor:Proverbs 29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked man rules, the people groan.We have been groaning the last four years.
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Proud of write-in campaign effort

Dear Editor:As a recent write-in candidate for the Aurora City Council, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the residents of Aurora who supported and believed in my campaign.