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Medicare Open Enrollment

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Access to affordable prescription drugs is critical no matter what age you are. For seniors currently enrolled in Medicare, choosing the right Medicare Part D plan is often important to

Erastus F. Beadle In Nebraska

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Erastus F. Beadle (1821-98), best known for his Dime Novel series launched in 1860, left Buffalo, New York, in March 1857 to seek his fortune in the new Nebraska Territory.

A Huge Win On Trade

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During this era of polarized politics, sometimes good news can fall through the cracks. Such was the case recently, when the United States and Japan completed “Phase One” of a

Conrad “Little Buckshot” Wentworth:

Omaha Barracks in January of 1873 was the home of "A Novel Team, Two Elegant Elks . . . Trained to Travel in Harness," according to the January 21, 1873

Expanding Mental Health Access

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During this era of polarized politics, sometimes good news can fall through the cracks. Such was the case recently, when the United States and Japan completed “Phase One” of a

Expanding Mental Health Access

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Identifying and treating mental illness is a pressing issue in our country. The National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, while

The Black Ghost In Nebraska:

Ghosts are popularly imagined to favor the color white when materializing for public view. However a ghost clothed in black was said to haunt the streets of Alma in early

The Great Outdoors

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Like many Nebraskans, I enjoy hunting and fishing, and these activities have instilled in me an enduring love for the outdoors. There’s no better way to take in the beauty

Basement Saga Takes A Soap Opera Turn:

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Those who have been following the saga of our soggy basement, aka “The Indoor Swimming Pool,” “The Swamp,” “The Major Mess,” etc. know that since Memorial Day we have had

A Suprising Foot Race In Nebraska

Many community celebrations and smaller gatherings in early Nebraska included foot racing. The popularity of foot racing as a competitive sport is revealed by a photograph from the John Nelson