The failure of Texas infrastructure has been in the news of late and our hearts go out to our fellow Americans who suffered because of these impacts.  While we felt secondary impacts here, I … more

I was disappointed that President Biden cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline. The crude oil usage is not the issue, but whether the crude oil goes to the refinery by rail or pipeline. The existing … more

According to the county zoning the setbacks to your homes will be 3.5 times the height of the point of the highest blade.  A 600 ft. turbine x 3.5 would be 2100 foot from your home. That is just … more

I was surprised that our Senator from Nebraska Ben Sasse waited such a short time before rejoining the ‘Never Trump’ chorus and talking trash about our President.  Despite his … more

I want to thank Jason Redding-Geu for addressing this issue for Burt County with his thoughtful article. It is complex and broad subject for sure and I wanted to be sure some additional … more

Dear Editor, We are all aware how the pandemic, Covid 19 has changed much of the way we do things. This was true for our 2020 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of the Burt County Area. Pam … more

For whatever it’s worth, I’m a third-generation farmer/rancher in Holt County, Nebraska. I own and operate the farm I grew up on northeast of O’Neill, in the middle of the Grande Prairie Wind … more

Doug Nelson Wayne, Nebraska I’ve been analyzing wind for about 10 years, as I once considered getting into that business.  Today, I ask myself, is this legalized money laundering or just … more

To the Editor, We found a treasure when we found Memories Café in Oakland.  It is a comfortable place to enjoy a great meal and a place with people who speak to us even though we are … more

Americans generally accept ‘bigger is better’, but has the success of the few come at the expense of the rural economies for the many?  The ongoing quest for ever increasing yields of corn … more