Editorial

Will We Vote In A New Governor Who Is Nebraska Nice?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Fri, 10/02/2026 - 12:00am

Lynne Walz is Nebraska nice. But is she a little too Nebraska nice?

I recently heard her speak at the Free Speech Society, where she spread her message of how her faith has taught her to love all people regardless of their skin color, sexuality, religion, or political affiliation. She spoke of how she will work with all sides to find the best solutions to fix our budget problems. She spoke of how, in her time in the State Senate, she worked with Republicans to pass legislation, including working with Brett Lindstrom to provide tax relief.

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Tunda: Part 1

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:00am

The snow beat sideways against Veila’s brow. She pulled her hood defiantly and sneered into the wind. The whipping gale spun a solid veil across her vision.

“Close the door, my Veila!” her mother called. “They will be back when they’re back. Your watching is only letting in the cold.”

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Stop The Presses!...They Hurt My Feelings

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 12:00am

Here are some famous quotes….

“The basis of our governments being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right, and were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government I should not hesitate for a moment to prefer the latter.”… -Thomas Jefferson

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Actions Speak Louder Than Dan Osborn’s Words

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 09/29/2026 - 12:00am

I have to wonder if any of the people who are upset about what Dan Osborn said about rural Nebraskans were just as upset when Governor Pillen called liberals “libtards” or when Donald Trump calls other Americans he disagrees with all sorts of names?

Or are those who were upset about the libtard and Trump comments bothered by what Dan Osborn said?

Maybe the bigger question is, does any of this even matter to most voters? Is this all “sticks and stones?”

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Boring Mike

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 09/28/2026 - 12:00am

Allow me to take a moment to divert your attention from all the chaotic political ads. Take some time to step away from the shocking sound bites of politicians vying for their 8 seconds of fame on the nightly news. And if I may deflect from all the dysfunction of government, I’d like to present a topic that’s rather boring.

And the fact that it’s boring is what makes it rather interesting.

May I present to you State Auditor Mike Foley and Lancaster County Treasurer Rachel Garver.

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Movie Night: Resident Evil

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:00am

The Resident Evil franchise has a rich and storied history. While the collection of video games, live-action movies, and computer-generated imagery (CGI) movies number well into the dozens now, the entire universe of characters and conspiracies started out way back in 1996. Originally released as ‘Biohazard’ in its native Japan, the developers had to change the name for the American release because of some existing naming rights conflicts. The name ‘Resident Evil’ was actually a result of an internal company contest.

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We Need A Hero

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 12:00am

Where are Superman, Batman, or even Captain America now when we need them most?

It seems like we are living in a 1970’s era science fiction movie. Credible reports from the people who know are warning us of the dangers of AI. Those movies have a superhero who saves the world from death and destruction and gives the movie a happy ending.

We need a superhero.

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President Don Bacon?

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Tue, 09/22/2026 - 12:00am

Could Don Bacon become our next president?

It’s a long shot, but he’s dipping his toe in the water to see if there’s a chance.

During an interview on the Our American Legacy podcast, when asked if he is considering running for president in 2028, he said, “I won’t lie. Yes, I would love to.” He then went on to say that he would also consider being someone’s running mate or the right-hand or left-hand man for someone who shares his values.

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Pillen Guilt, Or Lack Thereof

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Mon, 09/21/2026 - 12:00am

I wonder if Governor Pillen ever feels any guilt.

Does he feel any guilt when he sends fellow human beings to the Cornhusker Clink whose only crime is coming into the country illegally, while knowing at the same time that he committed crimes when his Pillen’s Family Farms hired all those undocumented workers in the first place?

On September 9th, the Flatwater Free Press and the NY Times published an extensive, well-researched and documented story on all the illegal immigrants the Governor’s hog farms have employed over the years.

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Board Gaming in Bellevue: A Tabletop Renaissance

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 09/17/2026 - 12:00am

Growing up, I loved playing board games. We had one called ‘Uncle Wiggily’ that I really loved. There was also a Berenstein Bears one called ‘Spooky Old Tree’. Anything with a meandering, map-like board, a spinner, and little characters fascinated me. I was inspired to develop my own games with the same basic “go forward 4 spaces, then go back 2 spaces” format. As I got older, I became the only person who was excited to play Monopoly. I’d offer to set it up, play banker, and try to get the game to go as long as possible. Why?