Nothing Mini about Griffy

My job is relatively easy – be in the right place at the right time.  I was anything but Monday.  Gage Griffith became Aurora’s most prolific thrower Monday at the Central Nebraska Track Championships, besting school records in the discus and shot put.

Great-grandparenthood feels mighty nice, X2

We once believed there was nothing sillier than grandparents when their first grandchild is born. Now we acknowledge great-grandparents could be more than a challenge to our belief when a first great-grandchild comes around.

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.

Keeping up with the Jones, and technology

The  old adage of “Keeping up with the Jones’” may have affected many lifestyles of youth, but now that we’ve retired “keeping up” with many things has been difficult. We will exclude the Jones and set our focus (such as it is) and substitute the word “technology.

Tax cut a step forward, though lawmakers leave issues unresolved

An unprecedented pile of money available to Nebraska lawmakers set the tone and dominated debate on several fronts during this year’s 90-day session, though the fate of several key issues remain unresolved.

Will the need to 'roll up your sleeve' ever end?

At home we have the calendar displaying our schedule for the day. Of course the calendar is full of more obligations than a retired couple should ever have. A week ago I spotted a note saying,  “shots” which caused me to question the Betterhalf.

Fixing the spring game

Nebraska’s spring game on a picturesque April Saturday did its job. That sentiment is all the more frustrating given what you and I watched from the stands and televisions over the weekend. I’m not telling you anything new when I say that Husker fans border on psychotic and inquisitiveness.

National news stirs concern

Dear Editor: As concerned parents and grandparents we would like to address two stories from last week’s national headlines. 1. We encourage you to watch or read the transcript of President Biden’s speech on so-called “Transgender Day of Visability.

ADC a good first contact when starting a business

by Kelsey Bergen As we continue to focus on business growth that is generated within the community, it is important to look at entrepreneurship or business start-ups.

Which is more dangerous, drunk or no driver at all?

We’ve been watching with interest over the past couple of years the development of driverless vehicles. Over those years we’ve been told autonomous vehicles were improving. During those years we’ve not knowingly faced a driverless car or truck as we’ve traveled the roadways.