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Faith & Insight: The hope of any pauper or pope

Watching scenes of the pope’s funeral reminded me of two things: That I am mortal, and that there is no one who can stand between me and God who won’t die one day.

Jim Hartman: Lombardo vs. Sisolak: A gubernatorial rematch?

Former Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak was the only incumbent governor to lose in the 2022 midterm elections and Nevada was the only blue-to-red governor flip that year.

JoAnne Skelly: Springtime pests

This is the time of year where critters, insects and weeds make themselves known after their winter respite.

Past Pages for May 3 to 6, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Letter: Carson needs to do more for veterans

Letter to the editor of the Nevada Appeal

Trina Machacek: Fast food junkie

There are times that I wonder what it would be like to live in a city where every corner has a fast food, or even a medium-fast food joint.

Get Healthy Carson City: Post-traumatic stress disorder awareness

PTSD is not limited to veterans who have been in a war zone. It is natural to feel afraid during and after a traumatic situation.

Past Pages for April 30 to May 2, 2025

Carson City history from the Nevada Appeal archive

Ronni Hannaman: CHS graduate earns her stripes and is ready to give back

The career path Hannah Fasiang traversed to becoming a pilot started at Carson High, where she graduated with a 5.2 grade point average.

Faith & Insight: The road to the cross is just the beginning

The joy of Jesus’ resurrection celebrated last Sunday can sometimes be construed as a destination.

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

Letter to the editor of the Nevada Appeal

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.

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