Top Story SUNNY SIDE UP Susan Bennett: A letter to yourself Jessica Kennedy May 16, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save From the beginning of May to the first part of June, commencements are taking place.kAmw:89 D49@@= 2?5 4@==686 8C25F2E:@?D C:89E 5@H? E@ ;F?:@C 9:89[ D:IE9 8C256[ <:?56C82CE6? 2?5 6G6? AC6D49@@=D]k^Am Susan Bennett kAm'6E6C2? E62496CD FDF2==J 92G6 2 DE2?52C5 24E:G:EJ @C 8:7E E92E E96J 8:G6 E96:C DEF56?ED J62C 27E6C J62C]k^AmkAmw:89 D49@@= 8C25F2E6D FDF2==J 86E E96 DE2?52C5 E9:?8D =:<6 E@H6=D[ =2F?5CJ 32D<6ED 2?5 @E96C DFAA=:6D E96J H:== ?665 :? 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Sarah Neben: Celebrating life with the littles Evan and I participated in the Platte River Children’s Chorale and Platte River Singers concert Sunday night, May 10.
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?
