Opinions

Over the years, Nebraskans have built thousands of miles of trails, rails, power lines, and highways to connect our state. This connectivity has helped our urban and rural communities thrive.

The students in the Central City High School Bison Band have been hard at work in preparation for the parade and field show at this year’s Harvest of Harmony event in Grand Island. If you had the opportunity to catch a preview of the show at the Homecoming football game against Holdrege on September 9th you would have seen students involved in all sorts of activities including some in football gear and dance uniforms. The dedication and commitment level of these students is second to none and does not go unnoticed. As their director I am always amazed at those students that manage to balance their time between of course being a great student but also a large list of athletics and other elective activities. Given the time-frame for rehearsal, these students have done an excellent job in putting together a great marching show and have gained a lot of experience in the process. This is a testament to the kind of culture that the students involved in our program have strived to create.

The 22-23 school year is progressing quickly. Hard to think we are already a month into the school year. The fall semester is filled with opportunities for students and community members to be involved in our youths’ lives. If you are wanting more information about school activities, be sure to check out our activities calendar on the school website. There is rarely an evening without something going on, and it is a great way to support our kids.

As governor, I’ve prioritized strengthening Nebraska’s presence abroad. Ninety-five percent of the world’s population lives outside of America’s borders. We must reach these international customers to grow Nebraska and create opportunities for our kids and grandkids.

Brace yourself, this could be a long ride. First, I feel the need to address the story on the front page of this newspaper.

Huskers win, Huskers win, Huskers win. Now lets see if they can get it done this week, but don’t be alarmed if they play a close game because this week will be no easy task.

I often say one of Nebraska’s most precious resources is our children. They represent the next generation of great entrepreneurs, family farmers, doctors, police officers – you name it – that make our state the incredible place that it is. For this, they deserve our full support and care.

Fifty years ago, women’s volleyball wasn’t even a varsity sport at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln (UNL). Fast forward a half century, and Nebraska volleyball is must-see entertainment. Matches at the Devaney Center are standing room only. The Huskers again led the nation in home attendance last year with crowds averaging over 8,200 per match. And their national championship match against Wisconsin in December broke collegiate volleyball records for both in-person attendance (18,755) and TV viewership (nearly 1.2 million).