Many years ago when closing the old Lutheran Hospital here was being considered, I wrote a letter to this space saying that having only one Gr…
I felt a recent Omaha World Herald newspaper article was front page material as it was as important as immigration, global warming and COVID. …
As a cancer survivor, I’ve experienced first-hand how access to the right cancer screenings and treatment can save your life.
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a drive-up event from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at 1026 E. 19th St. Messages of support and written blessings are bei…
In Nebraska, over the whole 13 months of the pandemic, 11% of the population has been infected or is infected with this virus. That means that…
Environmentalists claim cattle passing gas is contributing to climate change. This is absurd. Their solution, eliminate the beef industry. 17,…
I have been a mentor in the TeamMates mentoring program for almost seven years and have found the experience very rewarding. Hopefully, my men…
The large article in the April 3 Independent about voter overhaul is troubling. This article by the Associated Press reported on an AP-NORC po…
Politicians or scientists? Who do you think has the inside track at being knowlegeable and right? I am referring to the topic of the day with …
In response to the April 1 opinion of Miguel Estevez on LR14 calling for a convention of states: Mr. Estevez claims that if a convention were …
President’s Biden’s Easter address never mentioned Jesus Christ. Are you surprised? His executive orders are strictly socialism leading to Mar…
God has authority over all of his creation and he works in mysterious and miraculous ways. He has in the last five years or so exposed how vic…
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 showed the political divide in our country has reached dangerous and unprecedented levels. The …
There is a rural agricultural television channel that is giving a special moment five days a week at 8 a.m. for showing John Wayne’s presentat…
I am writing as a point of needed clarification. Over the preceding months, there have been repeated stories and letters to editors with incor…
“I am colorblind. — God” These billboards are dotted across Grand Island and are causing some friends of mine great consternation.
I would like to give a Big Shout Out to Central District Health Department, Jon Rosenlund and his CERT Team, Grand Island Fire Department and …
I am proposing a challenge to those who are in a situation such as ours. My family’s income has not been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, ye…
Nebraska needs small businesses and we need our state economic development programs to support these businesses effectively. Right now, the pr…
Where is the compassion and common sense of the Regency Retirement Residence? They are planning to evict Jack Wilson from his home of 11 years…
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity has opened a second round of applications, with new income guidelines. Low-income to moderate-income ho…
Because solving climate change is a major priority for the Biden administration, climate change legislation is coming to Nebraska. That legisl…
If you don’t believe that today’s cancel culture, censorship, rewriting of history and increasing domination by the state (i.e. government) in…
The article by Brandon Summers in Monday’s Independent and the opinion by Sarah Curry in the Independent on Tuesday made it abundantly clear t…
I probably think somewhat differently than some people. Often when I am aware of a situation, I can “see a picture in my mind” of what it coul…
A meatpacking plant is considering locating in North Platte and since the people of Grand Island live near one, I’d like to ask for your thoug…
This weekend is the Home and Builders Show in the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center at Fonner Park. This event showcases many local businesses that su…
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