By Trenton Buhr, policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs Democracy needs input from citizens to thrive, but figuring out how to share your voice … [Read more...] about Opinion: Being a rural advocate at home, in the Capitol
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Dear Dianna: Blindsided by a Friend
I had a friend I would talk to up to 25 times a day, and she talked me through my divorce and other problems. For months everything seemed fine. Then, … [Read more...] about Dear Dianna: Blindsided by a Friend
Letter to the Editor: Bill Lang Cancer Fund
Dear Editor, Bill Lang has been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a form of neck/throat cancer that requires many trips to Las Vegas for … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Bill Lang Cancer Fund
Dear Dianna: Babysitter Doesn’t Want Cameras on Her
Dear Dianna, I babysit for the children of family and friends for some extra cash. But while I have nothing to hide, I hate how everyone seems to have … [Read more...] about Dear Dianna: Babysitter Doesn’t Want Cameras on Her
Dear Dianna: Can’t Lose Weight
Dear Dianna, I have been steadily gaining weight since my 20s, and it has reached a very unhealthy peak. I have tried and failed at every single diet, … [Read more...] about Dear Dianna: Can’t Lose Weight
How do I discuss estate planning with my family and loved ones?
Throughout my twenty years as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced the effects of the above question. Too often, the problem has been … [Read more...] about How do I discuss estate planning with my family and loved ones?
Opinion: Appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill has implications in rural America
By Kayla Bergman, senior policy associate, Center for Rural Affairs In late December, Congress passed the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Act of 2020. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Appropriations and COVID-19 relief bill has implications in rural America
Letter: Recognizing Emergency Responders
Thank you for your article in the January 22nd paper recognizing the volunteer emergency responders throughout Lincoln County. The amount of hours … [Read more...] about Letter: Recognizing Emergency Responders
Dear Dianna: My Ex Wants to Get Back Together
Dear Dianna, I am divorced with four kids and have been for over a year now. My ex- husband was a good man but a drug addict, and it became dangerous … [Read more...] about Dear Dianna: My Ex Wants to Get Back Together
Dear Dianna: Can I Change for My Boyfriend?
Dear Dianna, I recently entered a relationship with a guy I really like. He’s everything I’ve ever wanted, but he keeps making suggestions for me. He … [Read more...] about Dear Dianna: Can I Change for My Boyfriend?