Crops need rain

The crops need rain soon! “Right now, most of the crops are a little ahead of schedule and look very good. Most of the corn has pollinated and is filling the ears, the soybeans are blooming and setting on pods, and the milo is starting to head out,” said local producer Don Bloss.

Preventing Eye Problems in Diabetes

The most common cause of blindness in the United States is diabetes. The blindness is from damage to the retina where the rods and cones perceive light and transmit the images to the brain. This area is damaged in several different ways. Poor control of the blood sugar damages the retina.

Community Calendar

Items must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. the Friday before publication to be included in this calendar. No exceptions Monday, July 26 7:30 p.m.-Alcoholics Anonymous at the Church of Christ in DuBois. Tuesday, July 27 10:30 - StoryTime, short sessions, approx 15 min, Pawnee City Public Library.

More Choices and Cleaner Fuel at the Gas Pump

As we emerge from the pandemic and the economy begins to rebound, I’m focused on ensuring the industries that provide Nebraska jobs can continue to grow and thrive. The ethanol industry is one of those.

Capitol View

Two measures from the Health and Human Services Committee to expand benefits to Nebraskans struggling with food insecurity and utility bills were vetoed by the Governor but overridden by lawmakers.

We Need Year-Round E15 Options

Nebraska is a renewable fuels powerhouse, leading the country in ethanol-blended fuel. Higher ethanol blends are not just good for our state’s economy – they also benefit the consumer, making fuel cheaper and giving more options at the pump.

Imagination

It’s hard to predict just what will happen when my grandson comes for a visit. He and his imagination know no limits and I have to admit that my imagination has limits. We played “shopping” for a while. I have a wheeled cart which he uses for his shopping cart. He had a pile of pennies with him.

Christmas in July

The next time you are at a family gathering or in the breakroom at work, ask those present to name their favorite holiday. Chances are that the majority will answer Christmas.

Salem Ice Cream Social Very Cool!

The Salem United Methodist Church in rural Steinauer held their annual ice cream social last Sunday, July 18. A crowd hungry for ice cream and cake made their way to the church basement to indulge in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, peach, and pineapple ice cream. It was all homemade.