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The first time I voted in a national election, George H.W. Bush and Michael Dukakis were on the ballot. That means my experience with politics only spans a few decades—but in that time, …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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11/12/25
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One of the more familiar verses in the Psalms comes from chapter 46, verse 10:
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the …
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Pastor Curt Hineline
First Baptist Church, Oakland
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11/12/25
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Every fall, as the squeak of sneakers echoes through the gym and volleyballs thud against the hardwood, I’m reminded that what’s really being built in the gym isn’t just a team …
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Curt Hineline
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11/6/25
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Leave it to me to make a big deal out of something most folks would consider simple fun. As the eerie music built to a crescendo and a demonic-looking creature rose high above the stage, I found …
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Curt Hineline
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10/30/25
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In the Old Testament, the people of Israel reached a breaking point. They’d had prophets and judges for generations—men and women who listened to God and led by His direction. But they …
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Pastor Curt Hineline
First Baptist Church
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10/24/25
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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
-Psalm 90:12
I don’t know about you, but some days it feels like the world is passing me by …
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Curt Hineline
Editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/24/25
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There’s something about Homecoming that always tugs at the heartstrings of a small-town community. It’s more than a football game or a coronation—it’s a reunion of shared …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/14/25
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Having completed a years-long sermon series on the Gospel of John, I began to realize my spiritual tank was running empty. At the request of a youth in …
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Pastor Curt Hineline
First Baptist Church, Oakland
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10/14/25
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Over the years I have come to learn that harvest season is more than a task on the calendar—it’s a way of life. You can tell the time of year not by a calendar, but by the rumble of …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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10/9/25
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An unexpected change in schedule put me in the Tekamah-Herman gym on Monday evening for a junior varsity volleyball triangular. A last-minute request for a bus driver was needed and …
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Curt Hineline
edtorcurt@gmail.com
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10/2/25
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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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“Who is this?” I quietly wondered as she walked into our church on Sunday.
In a congregation as small as ours, new visitors are easy to spot. I always hope they don’t feel …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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9/25/25
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They say curiosity killed the cat—but let’s be honest, that never stopped a cat from snooping. In the same way, hearing “That’s …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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9/17/25
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Many of you have reached out with words of comfort following the loss of my father, Bill Hineline, this past week.
From age 61 to 81, Dad slowly but steadily declined with …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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9/11/25
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Dear Board Members,
As a manager of a family farm in Burt County, I would like to express my concerns regarding the actions that have taken place over the proposed solar farm near Tekamah. There …
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9/11/25
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“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Taking pictures of a high school football game …
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9/3/25
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Life is such an interesting journey.
My long-time readers might be surprised to hear that I never considered myself a writer. I was asked to cover the Craig Picnic years ago and have continued …
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Susan Skinner
Reporter
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9/3/25
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Burt County Schools kicked off their fall sports seasons this week, and I couldn’t be more excited. There’s just something special about cheering on the home team—no matter where …
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8/28/25
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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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Most statements tend to go in one ear and out the other, but something a former classmate recently shared has stuck with me: “Have you ever noticed that a village has only one idiot, …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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8/21/25
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With tears of frustration running down her cheeks, our youth leader walked out of the front door of the church angrily telling us young teenagers that if we could not take things seriously, she was …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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8/14/25
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More than just a source for local news, Burt County newspapers have long chronicled the history and growth of its five communities: Tekamah, Oakland, Lyons, Decatur, and …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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8/7/25
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It was a memorable night for the Jason and Kylie Penke household on Friday at the Burt County Fair. The longer a person lives, the more they begin to understand the importance of passing …
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Curt Hineline
editorcurt@gmail.com
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7/24/25
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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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