At first, it might feel strange to give thanks at the end of a year like this one. 2020 brought with it the COVID-19 pandemic, months of social unrest and economic uncertainty, and a contentious and polarized general election. People have lost loved ones, some have lost their business or their job, and many have felt anxiety and stress with teaching children at home, finding day care, or being worried about leaving home to go to the store.

Last week, I proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska to recognize the great work of our state’s innovators, builders, and creators. While most people recognize agriculture as Nebraska’s top industry, it’s also important to recognize that manufacturing is our second-largest economic sector.

Remember a little more than six months ago when the world almost stopped spinning and cancel-fest ran roughshod through everything? That was a weird and unique time, one that I do not ever want to experience again.

County Court Calls 10/5/20 Jonathan Beal of Norton, KS-Willful Reckless Driving a Class III Misdemeanor; Set for Pretrial on October 26th at 9:30 am. Corey Coates III of Oxford-Driving During Revocation Subsequent a Class II Misdemeanor; No Operator’s License on Person a Class III Misdemeanor; Speeding 77mph in a 65mph Zone an Infraction; Set for Entry of Plea on October 26th at 9:30 a.m.

One of the most overlooked achievements of President Trump’s nearly four years in office came recently, when the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain announced that they will normalize relations with Israel in a deal known as the Abraham Accords.