Lewiston Picnic

There will be a village picnic in Lewiston, Saturday July 15th, from 10am-2pm. Everyone is invited. Anyone is also welcome to bring a dish as well.

FARWELL REUNION REMINDER

The 69th annual Farwell Reunion will be held July 16, 2023 at 12:30 PM at the DuBois Community Building. Drinks provided. Please bring your own table service and a dish to share for this potluck gathering.

Hubka 70th Anniversary

Joe (Bob) and Shirley (Lenhardt) Hubka of Cheyenne celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 15. They were married at Barry & Dorothy Dobbins house in Cheyenne in 1953. Joe (Bob) is the son of Joe and Lydia Hubka, Pawnee City.

Grace Notes

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12) If you have been following “Grace Notes” for some time, as you read this week’s column you may find yourself saying, “I think I’ve read this before.” And you would be right!

Protecting Women’s Sports from the Biden Administration

In Nebraska, we have a lot to be proud of. Our women’s sports are no exception. The UNL Women’s Volleyball team has won five national championships and is one of UNL’s three profit-producing teams, along with football and men’s basketball.

One Small Step for Prison Reform in the Face of New Prison Construction

So, this is prison reform? At this point, it’s something and we’ll cling to every little bit of it while the Republican majority anticipates the building of a new prison, which will do little, if anything, to alleviate overcrowding An omnibus bill sponsored by Omaha Sen.

Defending Our Country

Last week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) advanced its annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill, which we must pass every year, sets our policies and spending priorities for the military.

From Our Files

The last rock schoolhouse in Pawnee County is under the watchful eye of seven people, some of whom went to school there. They are trying to preserve it and started to work on it in this its 140th year.

Evaluating Urinary Tract Infections

Lower urinary tract, or bladder infections are very common and usually not very serious, but there are times when they need further evaluation.