Pieces of Me

Well. 2025 was not the year.Last January I declared (in all caps to help make it true) that 2025 WILL BE THE YEAR that I get caught up on printing and organizing photos.I should have consulted my calendar first.

Update from Senator Jacobson

As I begin this week’s article, I want to note that Dec. 29, 2025, marks 50 years of marriage for Julie and me.It has been quite a ride from meeting in college to working together to build a life together that has taken us across the state to pursue opportunities that were placed in front of us...

Pieces of Me

For many of us, the holiday season brings multiple generations of families together and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation.I’d call this very issue of the Tribune a Christmastime tradition that dates back to before I was a student at Mullen Elementary.

Update from Senator Jacobson

I want to begin my article this week by providing a fuller explanation of the water flows discussed in last week’s article regarding the Perkins County Canal project.I had two constituents reach out to note that most of the water flowing to the Gerald Gentlemen Station over the last several years...

Dave Says

Dear Dave, I started following your plan at the first of the year.It was one of my New Year’s resolutions. I even budgeted for Christmas each month. I’ve already gotten my holiday shopping done early, but in the process, I went a little crazy and overspent. Realistically, I know things will be okay.

Update from Senator Jacobson

It is a busy time of the year for the Jacobson household. Julie and I both celebrated another birthday on Nov. 26, and we had a great Thanksgiving meal the next day with both our children, their spouses, and Julie’s 96-year-old mother.

Pieces of Me

It’s officially Christmas card season and I’m loving it.First of all, who doesn’t love getting happy mail!?I grew up with pen pals from all over the country - I even had one from Africa!

Pieces of Me

If I were to summarize my 2025 in one word, it would be unexpected.We never know what the next hour, day, week, month or year will bring, but this year was even more unexpected for me than a typical year - professionally and personally.Back in July, a Muck Rack report came out about journalists,...

Update from Senator Jacobson

Many constituents have been asking about the upcoming session and how the legislature will balance the budget with an over $400 million projected budget deficit at the beginning of the session. There are as many answers to this question as there are state senators.

Pieces of Me

We may sometimes wonder why, but I’ve always believed everything happens for a reason.This past weekend was an example of that.