Top Story POSITIVE VIBES FOR POSITIVE LIFE Sarah Neben: Celebrating life with the littles Jessica Kennedy May 16, 2026 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Evan and I participated in the Platte River Children’s Chorale and Platte River Singers concert Sunday night, May 10.kAmxE H2D 2 H@?56C7F= 6G6?:?8 46=63C2E:?8 p>6C:42’D ad_E9 3:CE952J]k^Am Sarah Neben kAm%96 AC@8C2> H2D 2 4@==64E:@? @7 4=2DD:4 p>6C:42? 9J>?D[ DA64:7:42==J 9J>?D HC:EE6? 3J p>6C:42? 4@>A@D6CD]k^AmkAm(6 2CC:G65 2E E96 &}z u:?6 pCED 3F:=5:?8 27E6C 7:G6 E@ AC24E:46 @FC A@CE:@? @7 E96 4@?46CE] (6 C6962CD65 7@C 23@FE 2 92=7 2? 9@FC 2?5 E96? E96 49:=5C6? 2CC:G65 E@ CF? 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Paul Hammel: Is the federal gas tax like an 'aging rock star on a farewell tour’? Back in the day, twice each year, a debate would break out at the news bureau where I used to work: “Who is going to write the gas tax story?”
Susan Bennett: She’s lived the winters of life — and learned how to wait for spring When everything feels cold and uncertain, remember this: spring comes back. Susan Bennett tells her story of resilience and renewal.
Diane Yeutter: Praying God’s words for other people blesses you abundantly Are you praying fervently for a loved one? Do you pray for those you don’t know?
