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Local Columns

Religious freedom must not be taken for granted

Q: What have you learned about the FBI’s bias towards American Catholics? A: From my top spot on the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’m pushing to get answers from the FBI about its efforts during the Biden administration to tie certain Americans of Catholic faith to violent extremist ...

Trinity Nursing Honor Guard brings final farewell at nurses’ funerals

As funeral services for Gladys Meier neared an end at Grace Lutheran Church, five nurses, wearing their nursing caps and red and navy-blue capes draped over their white uniforms, walked to the front of the church for a final farewell to their fellow nurse. One of the nurses went to the ...

What is travel insurance?

Travel insurance safeguards your investment in a costly trip by covering unexpected events that could disrupt your plans. It can reimburse pre-paid, non-refundable expenses for unforeseen circumstances. Consider purchasing a policy if there is a chance the trip could be impacted by severe ...

Q&A: Big, beautiful bill comes to the Senate

Q: What is the Big, Beautiful Bill Act? A: The House of Representatives passed a 1,000-plus page bill in May that includes key measures to enact President Trump’s domestic policy agenda, including a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cut government bloat and prevent the biggest tax ...

Opening communications with your county government

Hey there. My name is Niki Conrad. I’m the Chair of the Webster County Board of Supervisors, and I’ve wanted to try something like this for a long time. This is the first in a series of short editorials where I’ll share what’s going on in Webster County — the work we do, how ...