An open letter to Sen. Lippincott

Dear Editor:I read with interest your reaction to the Unicameral’s special session on property tax relief published in the Aurora News Register on August 28. I do not purport to be an expert on the taxation struggles that face Nebraskans, though I continue to improve my understanding of the matter.

Widen your perspective by reading writers you disagree with

Dear Editor:Nebraskans for Peace State Board supports American Democracy as stated in the US. Constitution, with its openness to human rights for all people and its checks and balances in government through the Legislative. Executive, and Judicial.

Connecting the dots at Governor’s Ag Summit

In August I had the opportunity to attend the Governors Ag and Economic Development Summit in Kearney, which you may have seen if you watch NTV News.

Pay attention!

The numbers are staggering!All you have to do is go to the grocery store to know that the price to buy anything is going up these days, but last week’s report from the assessor’s office was stunning nonetheless. The total valuation for property in Hamilton County came in at $3.81 billion as of Jan.

Peterson invites Husky Nation to ‘Huddle up’

Huddle up, Husky Nation.That, in essence, is the invitation Aurora football coach Kyle Peterson has offered to family members of this year’s team, putting a new twist on a familiar post-game tradition.

Time of transition

Is it just me, or does it feel like fall comes earlier every year?School bells started ringing last week, far sooner than I seem to remember. Summer vacations are now a memory, many of them scheduled into a tighter window of opportunity.

Facts facing us at General Election

Dear Editor:Kamala would need Trump as Chief of Staff to implement the Trump agenda which Harris now promotes as her own.

Input welcome at NRD meetings

Dear Editor:I am a director on the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (UBB NRD). I would like it noted that any comments in this letter are solely my opinion. Last Thursday night (8-15-2024) the UBB NRD held a budget hearing followed by the regular monthly board meeting.

Olympics unite our nation, world like nothing else can

What a grand celebration of sport and patriotism in Paris!The 2024 Summer Olympics are history now, standing as a testament to the enduring power of sport to unite nations, celebrate human potential and inspire a sense of patriotism.

Ramblings about summer ramblings

(Note: This column may ramble a little but it’s basically about rambling, so that’s OK.)As you read this writing Tammy and I are hopefully off for our first real vacation trip in at least three years.