Transparency strenghthens life, democracy at every level

The sun is shining a little brighter this week, though perhaps not outdoors in the up and down weather of March.

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.

Walters changed the game for TV journalism

A journalism icon who often made the news while covering it died this week, stirring all kinds of tributes along with refreshed criticism about the way she did her job.

World Cup offers window into global world of soccer fandom

What’s not to like about the World Cup. There is drama, lots of action, incredible athleticism and oh so much emotion on the world stage it grabs your attention, even if you don’t understand the rules of the game.

Hall of Fame ceremony a celebration of family heritage

My buttons were popping Saturday night in Lincoln, where my family and newspaper colleagues we’ve known for decades gathered to celebrate our heritage and a tradition of service through the newspaper industry.

A tip of the hat to a trusted friend, mentor

Much to my father’s surprise, it was a hand-shake deal.  When Butch Furse offered to sell this newspaper to Paula and I 22 years ago we were living in Fremont, where I was pursuing a goal to become a daily newspaper publisher.

Rise in valuations should not be invitation to increase spending

Some critical decisions lie head in the next few weeks for elected officials tasked with approving budgets in the midst of turbulent economic times. Though Nebraska has weathered the pandemic storm and supply chain challenges far better than some states, our local economy has been impacted.

Ideal weather sets the tone for one last blast of summer fun

There was only one lower-than-expected number associated with this year’s Hamilton County Fair, and it was a key one.

A vote for Pillen

Nebraska Republicans have clear and distinct options on the ballot in the May 10 primary race for governor and the best choice to lead this state forward is Columbus businessman Jim Pillen.

Edgerton’s legacy preserved, and then some, at Explorit Center

More than a quarter of a century after his passing, Harold “Doc” Edgerton’s passion for hands-on learning lives on in his hometown.