Pieces of Me

We’ve all seen the memes and reels about men not being able to find anything without a woman’s help. We laugh, relate to them and share them on our social media platforms - especially those of us who are married.

Update from Senator Jacobson

We have officially begun the annual area celebrations and parades. It begins each year with the Nebraskaland Days parade, followed by the annual Sutherland celebration and parade. This past weekend was the Perkins County Fair (and parade).

Dave Says

Dear Dave,I’ve never had a credit card in my life. I do have a $600 monthly car payment right now, and it’s my only debt. I owe $10,000 on the vehicle. Currently, I have a sixmonth emergency fund saved, plus $25,000 in a regular savings account.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I spent much of last week working in Lincoln, but I made a special trip back to North Platte on Friday morning to take part in the “Recognition Coin” presentation for area Korean War veterans.

Pieces of Me

I knew better.Mondays are always a bit hectic here at the Tribune. The deadline for the public to have items to me for each week’s issue is noon on Mondays. I then stay up as late as I need to in order to send the pages to the press.I think going to bed after 9:00 p.m. is late.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My husband loves his job, works a regular schedule and he makes over $180,000 a year. I love my work as a part-time substitute teacher in our local school system.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, the United States Supreme Court announced it will hear Nebraska’s case against Colorado for failing to honor the terms of the 1923 South Platte River Compact. The case centers on Colorado’s failure to restrict junior water users whose use affects the water that should flow to Nebraska.

Pieces of Me

My Fourth of July started with a 4:10 a.m. alarm.A week before, I finally remembered to ask my 13-yearold if he’d run the Scott’s Trot 5K at the Halsey forest with me. I had already been rejected by his dad. But Teal immediately said, “Sure, I’ll do it with you.”Neither one of us really trained.

Dave Says

Dear Dave, My fiancée and I are getting married in a few months. Everything seems great between us, except when it comes to money and finances. She’s not a big spender, but not long after we got engaged, she said she wants me to manage the money and make all the financial decisions.

Update from Senator Jacobson

Last week, I received several questions about a bill the Governor signed in Blair. I was unable to attend the signing ceremony because I was tied up with Nebraskaland Days activities, but I wanted to explain what the bill does.