Secretary of State Bob Evnen announced today that county elections officials have completed their task of verifying signatures submitted as part of the Voter ID Constitutional Amendment and Nebraska Minimum Wage Statute Initiative. The Secretary of State has received county certifications within the time period required by law.

People often talk about having a “gut feeling” when they know something is wrong. What feelings come when there is something wrong with the digestive system itself and how do you differentiate between “butterflies” acting up and a serious gastrointestinal problem? There are many different organs that can cause GI problems and may include the esophagus, stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine.

Something we haven’t seen much of in Brown County this summer -- rain. According to our rain gauge in Ainsworth, we received over .40 on Friday afternoon. We captured a photo just to prove that it can rain in Ainsworth!!!

387-0777 Taco or Chef Salad Available Thursday, September 15th: Grilled ham and cheese, spring pasta salad, cauliflower, tropical fruit and milk. Friday, September 16th: Green chile chicken bake, carrots, fruit cocktail, milk and corn bread.

Thought for this week: “I still have the shoes I wore to work that day. The soles are melted and they’re caked in ash. I keep them in a shoebox with the word ‘deliverance’ written all around it. They’re kind of like my ark, a reminder of God’s presence and the life I owe to him.” Stanley Praimnath, We, of us older people, remember that terrible day. It is hard to believe it has been 21 years ago. I wish our country could come together like it did then.

2022-23 Bulldog Pom Squad members are (Back Row - Left to Right) Miah Ortner, Cameryn Goochey, Cheyan Temple, Taylor Allen and Dakota Stutzman; (Front Row - Left to Right) Ally Conroy, Emma Sears, Terrin Barthel, Breanna Fernau, Tessa Barthel and Kerstyn Held. Not pictured: Alia Bejot and Adriana Llano.