Nebraskans deserve elected offi cials who will put their communities’ interests ahead of their own personal interest. Every American deserves this. Insider trading is illegal, period. Members of Congress aren’t above the law. But we need to do more to restore Americans’ trust in Congress. Too many Americans think that their legislators come to Washington to make their wallets fat.

WILDFIRE DOCUMENTATION FOR NEBRASKA PRODUCERS Shannon Sand With recent wildfires affecting parts of Nebraska, many producers are feeling overwhelmed and wondering what the first steps are after everything settles. Once everyone is safe and accounted for, there are two important steps to take right away.

U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Noah Tietjens of Bellevue, who was killed in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury, was honored at Dover Air Force Base last weekend.

Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities.

Imagine a garden where vegetables and fruit grow all year long. As visitors take a slow stroll along the path, they notice fall apples in hues as varied as green, yellow, red, and swirling combinations.

Every year I ask my students, “How old is old?” The answers vary, but the most honest response I’ve ever received came from a patient who said, “Old is 10 years older than my age.” We all tend to push aging just out of reach, as though it belongs to someone else. As a physical therapist, professor and researcher in aging, I see the consequences of that distance every day.

Living in rural communities offers unique opportunities to promote successful aging. Incorporating a purposeful lifestyle, developing social connections and engaging in daily physical activity is essential to achieving positive health outcomes and quality of life.

We’re in the middle of tax season. This tax season, I’ve been traveling our state with good news.

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proudly recognizes March as Social Worker Month, celebrating the hard work of frontline staff as they support children and families in Nebraska communities.

A bid from Western Nebraska Improvements was accepted for the exterior door replacement in the amount of $154,400. The district match is $38,600 and the federal reimbursement is $115,800.