Good dental health in children is crucial for overall well-being. Healthy teeth enable proper chewing, speech development, and contribute to selfesteem.

America is the greatest country in the history of civilization. We are blessed by God to live in a land that is free, prosperous, and respects individual liberties. However, there are countries in this world whose main mission is to tear down our country, and none more so than the communist country of China.

In October 1988, the Cold War was still simmering. World War II was just a generation ago, fresh in many veterans’ minds and in the hearts of families who lost their parents and grandparents in the conflict.

School is back in full swing, so the rush of activities, events, and programs is again at an all-time high! Opportunities to belong to different groups and teams are essential to youth development to help with self-identity, supportive environments, and fostering their ideas and abilities. However, “belonging” is much deeper than being a part of a team; the interactions within the group have the most impact on youth.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is the greatest foreign threat facing the United States today. They steal our intellectual property. They pursue economic and trade policies that undermine our economy. They repeatedly violate American sovereignty with spy stations, spy balloons, and other forms of espionage. They fuel the fentanyl crisis which continues to kill in Nebraska and across the country.

Menopause is one of those things that, let’s face it, will ultimately affect everyone with previously functional ovaries. Unfortunately we don’t talk about it enough, which makes it a topic riddled with misinformation. So… what is menopause?

The preschool “Why” years can be rather trying at times, but what a clear sign of a child’s expanding knowledge! The 3-to-5-year age group is a prime time to make memories through shared activities. According to Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Educator Ladonna Werth, creativity can be encouraged through art, dance, music, and storytelling activities. These activities may be one-onone with a child or with small groups of preschoolers.

Each year, millions of prospective students and their families decide whether and where to attend college. It’s a huge decision. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form provides crucial information about what financial aid they qualify for.

The first American naval force was formed during the American Revolution to defend against the world-class British fleet. Despite some early successes, the Continental Navy struggled to compete with the Royal Navy and was demobilized after the war ended.

My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor Dr Holm and I hurried to the hospital, he told me about the child he and his wife Joanie had recently adopted. Rick loved being a father, even more, it seems to me, than he loved being a doctor. He couldn’t quite believe that he got to parent this amazing little person, that he was blessed not just with Joanie and his sons, but with this precious girl who was now their daughter. His besotted delight so moved me that I knew I wanted to adopt, too.