Opinion

The art of sewing
By Clausie Smith
March 11, 2010
It is, by far, the oldest and most durable piece of equipment that we own. Standing in the corner, ready to swing into action, is a 1957 Pfaff sewing machine Jean bought before we met.
Springtime has sprung
By John Beal
March 11, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make.
Beal: Spring has sprung
By John Beal
March 9, 2010
It’s amazing what a difference a few days make. A few days, that is, when the temperatures begin to rise and you begin to get the feeling that spring will really come again this year.
Wristen: 1st-year coach made impact on the mat
By Chris Wristen
March 4, 2010
With his team’s matches complete, Brandon Jobe kicked back in the upper deck of Intrust Bank Arena Saturday night to watch the remaining championship matches at the Class 5A state tournament.
Nebraskan’s popcorn worthy of praise
By Rae Sedgwick
March 4, 2010
A bag of popcorn and a good movie. Who could ask for more on a wind driven day in winter?
Marching into spring
By Clausie Smith
March 4, 2010
While it is a difficult choice, I’d have to pick March as my favorite month of the year.
Olympics Blog: A look back at memorable moments
By Chris Wristen
March 1, 2010
The flame has been extinguished, and NBC is airing the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics one last time.
Olympics Blog: Apolo, Reutter deliver the drama
By Chris Wristen
February 26, 2010
After being disqualified for a slight bump during the final turn of his final individual race of the Vancouver Olympics, Apolo Ohno came right back with another unbelievable final-curve rally.
Interesting history behind beloved food
By Rae Sedgwick
February 25, 2010
A bag of popcorn and a good movie. Who could ask for more on a wind driven, snowplow day in winter?
Freseros moves to smaller downtown location
By Theresa Abel
February 25, 2010
Freseros is open, for the second time around.
‘Hot’ topics
By Clausie Smith
February 25, 2010
Everyone knows that there are a lot of “hot button” topics today. There are some issues that most of us would just as soon not discuss because the outcome might be an angry tirade. I wonder if “hot button” issues can ever be discussed calmly and logically?
Olympics Blog, Day 9: USA beats Canada! But what does it really mean?
Hockey victory was thrilling, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves just yet
By Chris Wristen
February 22, 2010
Plenty has been made about the youth of the United States hockey team, as well as the historical significance of the victory.
Olympics Blog, Day 8: Ohno does it again
By Chris Wristen
February 20, 2010
Apolo Ohno isn’t exactly Michael Phelps in terms of the magnitude of his Olympic medal collection, but the excitement when Ohno steps onto the ice is comparable to that when Phelps prepared to dive into the pool two summers ago.
Olympics Blog, Day 6: Crash and burn
By Chris Wristen
February 19, 2010
Sports Editor Chris Wristen is a big fan of the Winter Olympics. He shares his thoughts on the Games in this blog from the comfort of his living room couch.
Fundraisers abound
By Clausie Smith
February 18, 2010
It sometimes seems that February and March comprise “fundraising” season in our communities. Each year many local organizations conduct fundraising activities in the waning weeks of winter.

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