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The adrenal glands, also known as the suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands that rest on top of both kidneys.
They are composed of an outer cortex and an inner part called …
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By Larrie Stone
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10/27/23
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After six months, Mike Rooks has officially returned as Gateway Developer's executive director, where he will undoubtedly continue to lead Washington County down a path of positive, needed …
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10/20/23
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This month is home to several important awareness holidays, which we have seen celebrated throughout the county.
October raises awareness to several different causes: breast cancer, bullying, …
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10/13/23
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As a news organization, we pride ourselves in writing quality, unbiased and truthful stories to share with the public we serve.
During National Newspaper Week, it is even more imperative that we …
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10/9/23
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The annual Memorial Community Hospital and Health System (MCH) Auxiliary Rummage Sale is held to bring discounted items to the Washington County area while also helping out area students.
The …
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9/22/23
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Anyone who’s ever had a new next door neighbor move in, knows there’s always a little anxiety involved. Will they be a good neighbor or a troublemaker? Will they be your new best friends …
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9/8/23
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The Fort Calhoun City Council recently approved at its Aug. 25 meeting to conduct a citywide speed study, which will focus on monitoring speeds along its busiest roads — Clay Street and U.S. …
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9/1/23
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The fungi are a group of plant-like, spore-producing organisms that do not make their own food like other plants.
They feed on organic matter and are very important in the recycling of …
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By Larrie Stone
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9/1/23
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The newly-formed Arlington High School (AHS) FFA Alumni and Supporters Organization was kicked off Monday evening with its first meeting.
During the meeting, many community members …
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8/25/23
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Hummingbirds are among the most colorful birds possessing glittering, iridescent plumage.
Most are very small and expend energy very rapidly. They make up for this by feeding almost …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/25/23
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Picture a scene of police bursting through the door of a local newspaper office, and then they proceed to search the place and confiscate computers, hard drives and cell phones of reporters.
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8/18/23
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Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.
It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated …
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By Larrie Stone
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8/18/23
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A recent public notice in the Pilot-Tribune newspaper last week revealed the salaries of everyone on the city of Blair payroll. It was an interesting read, revealing the city administrator as the top …
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8/11/23
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Hedgehogs are small mammals living in many kinds of climates and terrains in parts of Europe, Africa and Asia.
Some 100 years ago settlers also introduced them to New Zealand.
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By Larrie Stone
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8/4/23
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The first night of the Washington County Fair this year was dampened by a quick, yet heavy, rainstorm, but despite this, the annual activities continued on.
A few more showers throughout the …
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8/4/23
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This Tuesday, the Fremont Area United Way held its 13th annual Hats Off To Literacy fundraiser at the Rybin Building at the Washington County Fairgrounds in order to support Imagination Library, …
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7/28/23
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Gov. Pillen/Sen. Linehan pushed LB 753 through this spring — it provides tax credits to wealthy donors who give to private schools. While this sounds good, what the public needs to realize is …
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7/27/23
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The lion has been admired throughout history as a symbol of courage and strength.
Until about 10,000 years ago (late Pleistocene), the lion was the most widespread large land animal after …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/21/23
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Thank you so much for your story on the Cook Family and their legacy of service. My maiden name is Cook, so the story caught my eye.
I did a little research on Family Search.org and found that …
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7/15/23
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Greetings everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer activities.
As the new year approaches, I just want to make sure everyone is aware of the slight change to the Friday schedule. We have …
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By Dr. Dawn Lewis, APS Superintendent
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7/15/23
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I n one of the rare instances where sports news bleeds into, well, “news” news, a scandal within familiar Big Ten rival Northwestern's football program was reported by the Daily …
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7/14/23
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I want to thank the Enterprise Media Group for the wonderful coverage of the Washington County Museum, located in Fort Calhoun, Neb. The museum, a part of the Washington County Historical …
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7/7/23
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According to a report by the Des Moines Register’s William Morris, which has been published in Enterprise Media Group's Iowa newspapers, “Gov. Kim Reynolds is settling three lawsuits from …
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7/7/23
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The chimpanzee (chimp) is the ape most like a human and is considered to be the most intelligent of all the other animals on Earth.
Some 98% of their DNA is identical to that found in a …
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By Larrie Stone
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7/6/23
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The first night of Summer Sizzle begins tonight, and will be filled with copious amounts of activities for families.
Summer Sizzle has been a celebration for the Arlington and Kennard …
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6/30/23
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