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In recent years, medical spas, like True Body Medical Spa, have emerged as holistic wellness hubs, offering cutting-edge solutions for individuals seeking effective and sustainable weight loss. One … more

By Betsey Neddermyer | 12/7/23

Rose hips are a naturally occurring berry with concentrated amounts of vitamin C. Some studies show that getting vitamin C from natural sources is more effective than ascorbic acid, which may not be absorbed well by the body.

Where should you get your vitamin C?

We’re told to take vitamin C, quercetin, zinc, and vitamin D this time of year. These nutrients are linked to an increase in the efficiency of our immune systems, helping us to steer clear of … more

By Heather Jones | 12/7/23

Introduction to rucking

The health benefits of regular exercise are well-documented. Exercise that increases heart rate is called “cardio,” which is short for cardiovascular exercise. A form of cardio that can … more

By Mike Tracy | 12/2/22

April happenings at the library

Join the Powell Library and the Friends of the Powell Library for an open house for Anita Pilotte on April 6 from 10 a.m.-noon, as we thank our longtime friend who kept the Powell Friends Book Sale … more

By Karen Horner | 4/4/24

Dealing with grief over the holidays

Before my husband died eight years ago, my habitual approach to events or seasons I dreaded was to try not to think about them and hope for the best. So in 2015, my strategy for facing the holidays … more

By Carol Bell | 11/14/23

Cold heart for cold weather

There comes a certain point in the year where cold weather just becomes an inevitable fact. I recall a few years ago being incredibly unhappy about the fact that there was a mild dusting of snow on … more

By Charles Larsen | 12/2/22

What a NAY vote on the special session means

Did you know that the Wyoming Legislature overwhelmingly passed a two-year 25% property tax cut to all Wyoming homeowners? The Legislature also passed a bill that would have … more

By Jeremy Haroldson, Chris Knapp and Rachel Rodriguez-Williams | 4/4/24

Kiran Darai is a AmeriCorps VISTA PEP outdoor recreation planner working with Powell Economic Partnership and exploring the region.

Meet Park County’s new outdoor recreation planner

Hello Park County! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Kiran Darai. I am the new outdoor recreation planner working for Powell Economic Partnership (PEP) coming to you from the Greater Boston … more

By Kiran Darai | 10/13/22

Falling for winter?

Winter in heaven (aka Wyoming) can be the most spectacularly beautiful time of the year. But it can also be the most dangerous season for those looking to fully immerse themselves in the environment … more

By Mark Davis | 12/2/22

Breaking: Poop fairies exist

Contrary to signage at Wiggly Park, poop fairies do exist. Three women with happy puppies became friends while exercising their dogs at Powell’s dog park couldn’t stand the sight of … more

By Mark Davis | 4/4/24

Keeping up with the Joneses

At the end of November, I will officially have been a homeowner for one year. It seems like time has just flown by and I’ve been able to make so many wonderful memories. From painting and … more

By Lauren Lejeune | 11/14/23

Breathing easy in winter: Expert insights on lung health

As winter’s chill settles in, the change in weather brings new challenges for respiratory health. Dr. Tara Leigh Taylor, an esteemed pulmonologist at Cody Regional Health, is on a mission to … more

By Ashley Trudo | 12/7/23

Student journalism questions hit hard in Nebraska, too

I read with great interest Charles Larsen’s recent piece on this page about student-led school newspapers, specifically the trend to defund or entirely eliminate them. A recent example of … more

By Steve Moseley | 10/13/22

A new season

Spring is in the air. Do you know how I know? Well, there’s the smell of fields burning. There are glimpses of tractors working. There is snow on the ground, especially on the weekends, and yet … more

By Jon Allen | 4/4/24

Do not miss the signs of a blood clot

The patient was young, healthy, and short of breath. She had not been sick recently, other than a minor cough. Her oxygen level was normal and her lungs sounded clear. Her heart rate was a … more

By Andrew Ellsworth | 7/3/23

A tasty ‘shore lunch’ … Cornhusker style

I have been surprised how few people here in eastern Nebraska have a clue what “shore lunch” is, so perhaps that’s best addressed right up front. Shore lunch happens when your … more

By Steve Moseley | 7/3/23

To plow or not to plow that &%$# plug

Twenty years back when we lived in Powell, the plug between Wyo. Highway 296 and the northeast gate of Yellowstone was a topic of anger and angst and had been for years even then. I see nothing has … more

By Steve Moseley | 1/16/24

We love to tell the story, or do we?

When I was a kid there was a booklet you could order from Scholastic Books. They were called Mad Libs! These stories often left blanks where the reader was supposed to fill in those places with a … more

By Janita Krayniak | 10/13/22

March happenings at the library

Kick off spring with Park County Libraries as we host our first ever Spring Forward Expo on March 9 starting at 10 a.m. at all three libraries. This free event highlights the Park County Seed … more

By Karen Horner | 3/7/24

Christmas is not the time to diet

I texted my kids yesterday, “I don’t try to be annoying, it’s just a gift from God. I’m thinking I’ll bestow my talent on you this Christmas.” One son shot back, … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/30/23