-Isms: Original views on life from rural America

Interesting question our office has received on more than one occasion: Why does SAM sometimes run articles from other areas of Nebraska?

The answer is relatively simple. We are Nebraska. I like to think our readers want to learn more about this place we call home. When we share articles from Flatwater Free Press or Nebraska Examiner or Nebraska News Service, our goal is to offer coverage that is not only interesting, but may have an impact on our lives. For example, on Page 3 in this week’s edition, we share a story about the drought and its effects on farmers and ranchers. It’s a topic we’ve...