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X-rays are a type of invisible electromagnetic radiation of a shorter wavelength than the visible light we use to see with.
X-rays provide the medical field with a simple and effective way of …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/12/24
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In an attempt to finish the 108 th Legislative session well, debate has moved along quickly with intentional conversations and negotiations to improve legislation that we can all agree on. I was able …
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4/12/24
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The fire ant is a small (1/16 to 1/4 inch in length) dull yellow to red or black organism that is native to South America.
They spread to North America when they were accidently introduced into …
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By Larrie Stone
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4/5/24
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We just observed the greatest day in human history, Resurrection Sunday, the day that Jesus Christ rose from the grave. It could be argued that three days earlier, when Jesus was crucified and took …
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By Pastor Pat Volquartsen
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4/5/24
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The Revenue Committee joined forces with the Governor’s office this year to put together a property tax relief plan that found a vehicle through LB 388. An increase in sales tax, levy caps on …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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4/5/24
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Mountains are found at numerous places all over the Earth, and new mountains are being created all the time, although the process takes millions of years.
Also, old mountain ranges are being …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/29/24
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Athletic programs are often celebrated by entire communities as people gather together to cheer on their favorite team during various sport seasons throughout the year. Regardless of small-town …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/29/24
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Since its release in 2013, my favorite movie has stayed the same.
I saw “The Great Gatsby” when it first came out and I never looked back. It stuck with me so much that I …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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3/26/24
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Ray, Julie and I agreed to the transfer of Misty to take place about 1/2 hour drive away from each of our homes. It would be at a convenience store parking lot.
When that day arrived, I vacuumed …
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By Doug Cook
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3/26/24
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It’s March Madness! I don’t doubt there will be parties over the weeks to come full of cheering fans. Hopefully all the guests behave themselves to keep the party enjoyable for everyone.
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By Jake Loftis
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3/22/24
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Late night debate has kept us busy at the capitol, giving us time to work through approving the budget and other priority bills. The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Priority Bill, LB 1073, …
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3/22/24
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The recreational opportunities soon to be available in the city of Blair took a big step forward last week when the Blair City Council unanimously approved the construction contract for Generations …
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3/11/24
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For decades, there has been a stigma around people with tattoos. Some call it wasted money, others consider it a sin and many link them with criminality. The reality is, a third of Americans have …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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3/5/24
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Amphibians such as frogs and salamanders live part of their life on land and part in the water.
Most species lay eggs that hatch in water where the hatchlings start out their life in a larval …
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By Larrie Stone
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3/1/24
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So Eppley Airfield is getting a $950 million renovation. That’s Omaha. Why should we care?
For starters, most of us fly. And many of us fly out of Omaha. As Nebraska’s largest …
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3/1/24
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The conversation that evolves around taxes in our state usually refers to property taxes. However, I’d like to address inheritance tax. We are the only state in the Midwest that still …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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3/1/24
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With mass shootings still infiltrating headlines, I sat down to watch one of my favorite movies —”The Fallout.” This movie is a true testament to how students in America overcome …
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By MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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2/27/24
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The city of Blair’s tight housing market is no secret. But just how tight it is might be a surprise, even to those who know we have a problem.
For instance, Washington County, with a …
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2/23/24
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For generations, the peanut (aka groundnut, goober, monkey nut) has been a favorite and healthy snack food for many.
The peanut is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is a …
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By Larrie Stone
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2/23/24
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Most of you reading today won’t know this, but I missed my turn to write your devotional article earlier in January. Honestly, I was under the weather and with the lack of sleep and medication …
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By Steve Hopple
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2/23/24
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The ability to work brings purpose and a sense of accomplishment for many Nebraskans throughout our state. It takes both determination and an interest in the wellbeing of our loved ones and …
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2/23/24
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Chiefs fans around the country experienced tears of joy after the back-to-back Super Bowl win. Not even 72 hours later, those tears suddenly become saddened with pain and hurt. During the parade in …
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MaKayla Polak - studio@enterprisepub.com
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2/20/24
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Lice are tiny, wingless insects that are parasitic on a variety of host animals.
There are three types that can infect the human body, and they are able to live and survive by sucking blood. …
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By Larrie Stone
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2/16/24
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