As we begin another school year, a funny clip from the comedian Louis C. K.

Here in the Good Life, we live by a few enduring principles: grit, humility, and a profound sense of duty. And when these three come together in action, they shape a future that is stronger, more resilient, and more hopeful.

By Dr. Melissa Dittberner In South Dakota and across the whole United States, addiction and mental health struggles touch every community. Yet far too often, people suffer in silence—not because help isn’t available, but because stigma keeps them from reaching for it.

Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms, ranches, and agribusinesses are the backbone of communities across Nebraska. The One Big Beautiful Bill helps producers today and lays the foundation for strong agricultural growth tomorrow. It grows our economy at home and will help gain new markets abroad. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) secures the future for those who feed and fuel America.

Squash plants are thriving in this summer heat, and for many gardeners, that means the harvest is just beginning. But before you start planning your next zucchini bread or squash casserole, you might need to consider who else is eyeing your crop—and I’m not just talking about your neighbors.

Dear Editor: As a retired education professional, who still volunteers as a Teammates mentor, I am dedicated to ensuring that our local youth receive optimum education opportunities. As a taxpayer, I think it's also important that we adhere to sound financial management. This letter addresses some of the issues that have come up in regard to the recent bond issue.

After nearly twenty years of parish ministry, I entered the world of health care, which, I learned, abounds in acronyms. My first clue was in chaplaincy training, known as “CPE” (Clinical Pastoral Education), the required education for most hospital and hospice chaplains. CNA, SoB (Shortness of Breath), PRN, HoH (Hard of Hearing), and a myriad of other acronyms are now part of my own vernacular. QoL (Quality of Life) is the ‘big’ one in hospice, sometimes called “comfort care.” When quantity of life becomes diminished, it’s all about quality.

Last week, I shared how the One Big, Beautiful Bill keeps Nebraskans safe and our communities secure. Today, I want to highlight another top priority: how this new law delivers real, lasting tax relief for Nebraska families.

Dear Editor, “But of everyone to whom much has been given, much will be required; and of him to whom they have entrusted much, they will demand the more.” is a quotation from the Bible. The premise of the quotation emphasizes that those entrusted with more wealth, talents and/or knowledge are expected to use these resources responsibly and for the benefit of others. Although we may not all be blessed with material wealth, everyone has talents and/or knowledge they can use to make a positive impact on their community.

Dear Editor, More than five years ago, I was center stage in the Cambridge auditorium wearing a knee-high medical boot dancing to 1950s music during a prom scene for our rendition of the musical “Grease.”