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The almond nut is considered to be both a delicious and nutritious food.
Though well known as a nut, almonds are actually the seeds of the fruit of the almond tree.
The almond …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/30/23
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Last month, the L.A. Dodgers invited an anti-Catholic Christian group to receive an award before one of their games. When people heard about it, they called the baseball team to express their disgust …
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By Damien Wee
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6/23/23
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Adopting a dog, cat or other animal is an exciting event in one's life.
Pets are wonderful companions, but also a time commitment and large responsibility, and these factors should be taken into …
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6/23/23
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The hippopotamus (hippo) is a plant eating mammal that is considered to be the second largest land animal after the elephant living today.
The name "hippopotamus" comes from a Greek word …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/23/23
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I’m not in the business of writing books, and I don’t think I ever could be. Things change, of course, but for now I’ll stick to what I know and continue to read what I don’t.
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By Aaron Hickman - news@enterprisepub.com
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6/20/23
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Situated just east of Fort Calhoun is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park.
For decades, the park has enriched Washington County with its fascinating history and events for its many guests that …
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6/17/23
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Droughts are the most serious hazard to crops and livestock in nearly every part of the world.
Water scarcity impacts 40% of the world’s population, and as many as 700 million people are …
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By Mark Degner
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6/17/23
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The term pumpkin is used to identify a vine-like plant or its orange fruit possessing a hard rind and distinctive grooves.
The pumpkin is a winter squash in the family of plants that includes …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/17/23
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As another summer approaches rapidly, one event the Blair and Washington County community can always look forward to is the annual Gateway to the West Days celebrations.
The four-day festivities …
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6/9/23
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The mustard plant is a bush that when mature reaches an average height of six to 20 feet with a 20-foot spread.
The plant grows easily in temperate climates, produces clusters of yellow …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/9/23
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The 108th Legislature’s first session came to a close on June 1, 2023.
It was an intense session with determination displayed by all. Several victories for Nebraska’s commitment to …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/9/23
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I have been blessed to have had fellowship in several Christian churches in the Blair area during our 27 years as residents. I am grateful for all these experiences as they have helped me grow in my …
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By Chris Heng - Hillside Christian Church
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6/9/23
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Dendrochronology is an invaluable tool that can help scientists determine the age of ancient settlements and artifacts.
It is a technique that involves calculating the age of a tree, or a …
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By Larrie Stone
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6/2/23
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This past weekend my wife and I spent some time with most of our grandkids at a resort town not too far from here.
We were able to keep this in budget because the cost of our room was only $5.00 …
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By Steve Hopple
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6/2/23
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Kevin Willis has served for eight years as the Washington County chief deputy sheriff, but his law enforcement career, as well as his service to the community, is endless.
Willis retired May 31 …
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6/2/23
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Article 1 of the United States Constitution gave each state the authority to oversee elections.
Several amendments have been added throughout the years to spell out certain voting rights, the …
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By Sen. Ben Hansen
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6/2/23
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Ticks are tiny, external parasites found in wooded areas that live by feeding on the blood of mammals, birds and sometimes reptiles and amphibians.
Although ticks are commonly thought of …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/30/23
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Veterans Day honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces past and present.
Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. As to where all who have served in the …
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5/26/23
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This weekend, many Christian churches celebrate Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. We find the story of this at the beginning of chapter 2 of the Acts of the Apostles.
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By Kim Culp
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5/26/23
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Chocolate is a favorite food of many people across the world.
It is tasty, rich in carbohydrates, an excellent source of quick energy and it contains minute amounts of stimulating …
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By Larrie Stone
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5/24/23
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