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Some weeks ago, I needed some maintenance work done on my small zero turn riding lawnmower.
So, I took it to a shop in the Pender area.
The shop completed five tasks on my lawnmower: (1) …
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-Don Atkinson
Lyons, NE
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7/30/26
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During the summer, my kids and I ride our bikes to the pool almost every day. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We ride around town with the music playing, singing along, laughing, and making …
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Hannah Daniels
Tekamah, Nebraska
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7/24/26
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When I was young my father told me that if the farmer doesn’t contribute their voice to democracy, the rules would be written by those from other places who don’t share our same …
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Graham Christensen
Lyons, Nebraska
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7/17/26
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As spring unfolds across northeast Nebraska, the season is offering a vivid picture of spiritual renewal. The frost is melting, the fields are softening, and gentle showers are washing the land in …
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Chaplain William Hall
American Legion Post 127
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6/4/26
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There's so much suffering in the world, that we all have to choose what we care about. If we took a week to mourn every death in the obituary, every tragedy on the evening news, we'd be in so much …
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6/4/26
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In response to last week's, "The complicated cost of compassion", I understand the basic premise, but I wanted to add some things.
Nine years ago, someone very close to me came out as …
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5/28/26
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My name is Katie Hart and I am the current Burt County Assessor. I just want to start off by saying that å letter to the editor contributed by Bill White in last …
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Katie Hart
Burt County Assessor
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4/23/26
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Next week, Burt County has the opportunity to take center stage as we host the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities (CEC) Conference—an event that brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, and …
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Cindy Chatt, Director
Burt County Economic Development
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4/23/26
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I am writing to endorse Katie Hart for Burt County Assessor. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Hart for several years now, and I can confidently say that she possesses the necessary qualities, …
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4/19/26
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Mark your calendars! On March 28th, the third No Kings protest against the Trump administration is expected to be the largest, single-day protest in US history. The Lyons branch goes from 2 PM to 5 …
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Jessica Pollard
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/20/26
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Dear Editor,
I was in attendance at the March 4, Lyons Library meeting, along with 15-20 patrons. I am responding to last week’s letter writers, …
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Shelly Bacon
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/20/26
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Dear editor,
My name is Corey McCullock; I was born and raised in Lyons and have lived here for all but 3 years of my entire 30-year life, which can be accounted for as my time away in college.
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Corey McCullock
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/14/26
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Dear Editor:
I am writing to address the unacceptable behavior displayed by several individuals during the public comment portion of the recent Lyons Library Board meeting. While I was not in …
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Beth Doht
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/14/26
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Response to the Editor
When God speaks through the Psalms, He is not lending His voice to human agendas—political, cultural, or otherwise. The Psalms call us to repentance, humility, and trust …
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3/7/26
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"I haven't left my home in over two weeks."
That was what my friend, Kuda Deve in Minneapolis, told me when I wrote to check in on him. Now, it's been over a month.
Since January 7th, Kuda …
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2/26/26
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To the patrons of the Oakland-Craig community,
On behalf of Oakland-Craig Public Schools, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continued support you …
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Jessica Bland
Superintendent, Oakland-Craig Public Schools
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12/4/25
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This is hard for me to write, but I have had enough with Trump’s arrogant attitude towards the Ukraine.
Trump and Putin (who is a snake, a murderer and an agent of Satan) are in a …
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Kent Hoeneman
Craig, Nebraska
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11/28/25
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Last night I attended the Public Budget Hearing for the City of Tekamah and presented the following statement:
“The proposed budget for Tekamah for the fiscal year 2025-2026 shows total …
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10/2/25
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New business and industry activity in Nebraska can bring about economic opportunities and population growth that support rural development and keep our rural communities vital - if only we embrace …
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8/28/25
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Dear Editor,
I attended my local City Council meeting recently, and listened as a representative from NPPD approached our City regarding an existing contract the City had with them. If I …
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8/28/25
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Dear Editor,
What a delight it was to gather for worship at the Burt County Fair last Sunday!
Hearts were full, spirits were lifted, and the joy of fellow believers coming together was …
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7/24/25
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Dear Editor,
Congratulations to Oakland native Neil Moseman, recently appointed as the Nebraska State Director of Rural Development. Neil has a strong resume in his work for Nebraska and the …
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axine Burnett Moul
Lincoln, NE
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5/7/25
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Renewable energy has been a hot topic for Americans for quite some time. While I do believe that we need to find a legitimate way to renew …
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Shelly Bacon
Burt County
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5/1/25
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I am responding to the letter to the editor last week regarding the opportunities for farming wind and sun, in Nebraska. The letter mentioned Pierce County adding $6 million in new business activity, …
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Shelly Bacon
Lyons, Nebraska
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3/21/25
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Dear editor,
Last month I met up with my landlord at the Northeast Nebraska Farm and Equipment Show in Norfolk. Outside of the helpful sessions on cash rent and upcoming weather trends, we were …
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3/13/25
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