It’s been a difficult year for everyone, and many K-12 students across Nebraska have developed gaps in their learning. Now more than ever, par…
Wake up America.
Earlier this month a story made the front page of the Independent regarding a gentleman from Aurora making the trip to D.C. to protest the ele…
In the single week ending Jan. 19 we have had 70 COVID-19 deaths in Nebraska, an improvement over the prior week of 90 deaths.
Today I got another blast in the rear about a local store. It seems the Habitat for Humanity Restore is closing. Why? Tell me why.
I don’t understand the vetting of 20,000 to 25,000 Guard troops who have sworn to defend our country already, but we don’t have to vet people …
I was intrigued by the front page article in the Sunday, Jan. 17, edition of The Grand Island Independent about bats in churches.
On Friday evening, Jan. 8, we went to eat at Tommy’s Restaurant for pie and ice cream. The waiter who took the order and served it said that t…
Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump by more than 7 million votes. Unless ballot verification and follow-up counts in 50 states were all part of a …
I would like to thank Robert Kunze of Aurora for his service and I completely agree that he was exercising his right to protest peacefully in …
Despite the looming legitimate change of power in the executive branch, I believe it is imperative the Senate hold this president, Donald John…
Let’s take a look at why Donald Trump supporters may be a little upset.
Having been privileged to be present at the very beginning of the 1960s race-related riots — in New York in 1964, as a news intern — I’m here …
I will first give a little family background. Henry Avey, aka Evy, Eavey, Ebby, came to America in October of 1732, landing at the port of Phi…
A shout-out to Rep. Adrian Smith — I am 100% behind you. So now you are an embarrassment to the 3rd District? Then I must be also.
I was disappointed that there was no mention of John G. Neihardt’s 140th birthday on Jan. 8.
Rep. Adrian Smith was representing disenfranchised Trump voters in his district in objecting to the Biden confirmation.
A couple of months ago the Independent published a letter of mine where I proposed that President Trump demonstrated all the traits of a perso…
For the first time since 1800, it is not certain that our nation will see a peaceful transfer of power from one president to another. Donald T…
The start of 2021 provides us with the opportunity to hope for better things. In spite of divides among us, it is important that we focus inst…
I would like to comment on two articles in the Jan. 4 edition of The Grand Island Independent.
Recently I placed a recycle tote in the Cairo Community Center with a sign reading ‘ALUMINUM CANS ONLY’. Though there have been few events bec…
“We must build on the work from the last four years to spur innovation.” — Rep. Adrian Smith, E-news, Dec. 5, 2020.
Insurrectionist Rep. Adrian Smith’s vote against certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s win signifies his support for Wednesday’s seditious at…
As a lifelong Republican I was appalled by the actions of Donald Trump supporters on Wednesday. These people do not have the same thought proc…
My name is Rachelle Thornburgh from Bainbridge Island, Wash. I was given some old postcards recently and one of them is dated Dec. 24, 1907, a…
With the “Year of COVID” barely behind us, we look forward to the new year and the customary resolutions: reduce personal weight, reduce time …
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