Surely I’m not the only person in this world that still has unfulfilled goals in their lives, am I? Well, I guess I accomplished one last night I didn’t even realize was on my list! You see, it started out like this. I read my Elmwood Alumni Banquet invitation and noticed it was a change from the past.
Hypothyroidism, the condition of the thyroid gland not making enough thyroid hormone, is a common hormonal disorder. Perhaps because hypothyroidism is common and its symptoms can be widespread and vague, misconceptions abound. Let’s cover the facts. Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, and hair loss. These symptoms can occur for many other reasons, so fortunately a very simple blood test can tell us whether an underactive thyroid is the culprit.
Another Memorial Day is almost here. Last year, Mark and Last year, Mark and Sondra took care of the six cemeteries where family members on Mark’s “side” of the family rest.
In the 49 years since the Roe v. Wade decision, the pro-life movement has displayed remarkable commitment and resolve. Decades of steady, grassroots efforts by pro-life advocates are yielding not just state-level legislation which recognizes the humanity of unborn children but a growing culture of life which seeks to compassionately connect with expectant mothers who lack support.
Isn’t it strange? We move through life and suddenly “discover” anew what our ancestors knew for years - probably thinking they had “discovered” them. What is it I am rambling about? Well – it started like Well – it started like this – about a million or so years ago .
Grit and determination. Readiness to help at a moment’s notice. Willingness to work long and hard. Steadfastness in the face of difficulty. These are the qualities that define us as Nebraskans. And we saw them on full display last month as our state battled the worst fires in a decade.
While traveling in the Third District in recent weeks, I have been encouraged by the expertise and creativity our communities possess and sobered by the challenges we face. We have much to be thankful for, but there is also no shortage to the adversity we must overcome.
5-13, Legion Baseball Hamburger Feed 5-14, Library Open 9-11 a.m. 5-19, Library Open 5-7 p.m.
An individual’s appearance can speak volumes. For many, that underscores the importance of having a wardrobe that presents the image they want to project. Unless you have unlimited funds, the process of curating a wardrobe can take
For rural communities to survive and thrive, they need access to many of the same resources larger cities do—groceries, energy, broadband, and health care among them. To address the health care needs of rural seniors, Medicare has numerous special provisions, including a hospital category for Critical Access Hospitals (CAH)— facilities with 25 or fewer beds in communities distant from the next-closest hospital.