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Jim Hartman: Lost in the tumult – Trump’s border success

The border turnaround is remarkable and it happened with lightning speed.

Past Pages for April 26 to 30, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Letter: Damaging decisions

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Trina Machacek: Important life questions

I want to know where I lost that necklace. I want to know why grass grows in my flowerbeds, but flowers do not grow in my lawn. I want to know why everything that tastes so danged good is usually so bad for me.

JoAnne Skelly: Know your herbicides

If you choose to apply herbicides, be smart and read the label before purchase and use.

Strong: Medicaid in the cross-hairs

Opinion: Even those who have secure health insurance will be affected if Medicaid is cut.

Past Pages for April 23 to 25, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Get Healthy Carson City: Every Kid Healthy

Every Kid Healthy Week, observed from April 21-25, raises awareness about the importance of proper nutrition, physical activity, and learning opportunities for children.

Faith & Insight: Resurrection life

Easter Sunday is when believers and followers of Christ around the world celebrate his resurrection from the dead. He’s alive and victorious!

Jim Hartman: President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs

While the Supreme Court may be reluctant to strike down the centerpiece of Trump’s foreign policy and economic agenda, it would be a legally justified exercise of judicial authority.

Past Pages for April 19 to 22, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Trina Machacek; Birthday presents

When you get older, you realize there aren’t many of them left so you take as much leniency as you can squish in for birthdays.

Past Pages for April 16 to 18, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal

JoAnne Skelly: A gardener’s happy time

Who would have thought that raking and cleaning old iris leaves out of flower gardens could be so rewarding?

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