Nielsen Attends Duke University TIP Summer Studies Program
Summer vacation is a time for kids to have fun and make memories before the school year begins again. Some
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Board Takes Proactive Action For Bond Refinancing
Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings weren’t enough to delay the July 8 meeting of the Minden School Board of
Read moreJorgensen Selected To Be Inducted To 2019 Nebraska HOF
Greg Jorgensen, a 1973 Minden High School grad and an All-Big Eight and second-team All-American offensive guard for the Nebraska
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First Bank Seniors Fall To McCook
The Minden First Bank Seniors saw their record dip to 4-10 as McCook National Bank visited Ollie Bjorklund Field and
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Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors Still Alive In B-6
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team began district play in the Nebraska American Legion B-6 District
Read moreSupervisors Revisit Employee Handbook Revisions
Revisions to the Employee Handbook were back on the Kearney County Board of Supervisors July 2 agenda. One department head
Read moreWater Distribution System Improvements Being Made With Paving Of Holland Street
In addition to the paving of Holland Street, construction also includes the replacement of 3 blocks of water main on
Read moreCouncil Discusses Residential Requirements For Employees
During the July 1 meeting of the Minden City Council possible changes to a resolution stating full-time City personnel on
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Minden Community Players Presents ‘The Treasure Of Shiver River’ July 19-21 & 26-28
The Minden Community Players will present “The Treasure of Shiver River” at Minden Opera House July 19-21 and 26-28. Audience
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Top Holdrege, 12-1
Playing their fourth game in four nights, Minden’s First Bank Seniors earned a five-inning, 12-1 win at Holdrege on June
Read moreFirst Bank Juniors Fall To Holdrege, 12-6
On Friday, June 28 Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors were on the road traveling to Holdrege to take on
Read moreJuniors Fall To Alma, 15-7
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team was on the road July 2 traveling to Alma to
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Juniors Fall To Cozad Reds
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors were defeated on June 27 when they traveled to Cozad to take on
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Seniors Fall To Melons
The Gothenburg Melons visited Minden’s Ollie Bjorklund Field and left with a 6-4 win over the Post 94 First Bank
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Melons Edge Minden
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors were back at home on July 1 to host the Gothenburg Melons at
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Cozad Tops Seniors
Cozad defeated the Minden First Bank Seniors 10-5 on June 27 at Cozad, leaving First Bank’s record at 3-7. There was
Read moreAlma Edges First Bank Seniors, 6-5
A five-run lead and a solid pitching performance from Braden Bates were not quite enough as Alma defeated the Minden
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Carolyn Ryckman
Carolyn K. Ryckman, 71, of Axtell, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at CHI Health -Good Samaritan in Kearney. Celebration
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Merlyn Stadler
Merlyn C. Stadler, 87, of Axtell, NE passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral
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K. Arvard Neal
K. Arvard Neal, age 91, of Kearney, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Mother Hull Home. Services will be
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Denise Spatz
Hastings resident Denise E. (Schneider) Spatz, 54, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings.Denise was
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Pauline Borg
A. Pauline Borg, age 99 of Falls City died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Falls City.Pauline was born Oct. 23,
Read moreJuniors Fall To G-S 7-0
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team hosted Gibbon-Shelton on June 25 at Ollie Bjorklund Field.The Juniors
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Edged By G-S, 7-5
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Seniors had a one run lead after five innings but Gibbon scored runs in
Read moreFirst Bank Tops Aurora 16-1
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Junior Legion baseball team evened its record at 7-7 following the June 26 home
Read moreBates One Hitter Leads First Bank Seniors To 8-0 Win
Braden Bates pitched a one hit, two walk, eight strikeout gem in the First Bank Seniors’ 8-0 whitewashing of Aurora
Read moreTrustees Approve Hematology Analyzer Purchase Order
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees had one new piece of business during the June 26 meeting. A
Read moreDahlgren Rides In 2019 Great Cycle Challenge
The 2019 Great Cycle Challenge encouraged cyclists from across the country to get on their bikes to raise money to
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Musical Programs Coming To Jensen Memorial Library July 11
The Summer Reading Program at Jensen Memorial Library is getting musical on July 11. Thad Beach will kick things off
Read moreSupervisors Adopt Resolution For Employee Handbook Revisions
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors were joined by County Department Heads during the June 18 regular meeting to discuss
Read moreFourth Of July Events For Area
Kearney County communities are gearing to celebrate Independence Day. Join in the festivities with these events and attractions.June 30AxtellAll American
Read moreCouncil Approves CDBG Budget Amendment
The June 17 meeting of the Minden City Council began with a note of gratitude from Mayor Ted Griess to
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Fall To Alma, 10-3
Alma visited Ollie Bjorklund Field on June 20 and defeated the Minden Post 94 First Bank Seniors 10-3. First Bank
Read moreFirst Bank Juniors Fall 21-7 To St. Paul At Ollie Bjorklund Field
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors hosted the St. Paul Juniors on June 15 in their second meeting of
Read moreEllis Carries Pony Express Mail From Fort Kearny
Visitors gathered at Fort Kearny in the early hours of June 12 for a biscuit and gravy breakfast and to
Read moreDowntown Improvement Underway
Work on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project started June 10. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado
Read moreMinden School Board Rejects Outdoor Facilities Project Bids
The grandstand and lighting renovation project at Kuper’s Field has been postponed as the Minden Public Schools Board of Education
Read moreDTR Sidewalk Project Has Begun
Work has started on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado Avenue
Read moreCounty Approves Paying Sewer Bill
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors discussed a bill related to the sewer backup at the jail during the June
Read moreKCHS Offers Shared Medical Appointments
A new service line available at Kearney County Health Services offers patients with chronic disease a holistic treatment option to
Read moreDawg Days Are Coming June 22-23
The Minden Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The event will feature
Read moreDrive For Your School Event Set For June 23 In Minden
On Sunday, June 23 during the Dawg Days Car Show will be hosting a Drive For Your School event sponsored
Read moreMemorial Day
MindenFriday, May 2412:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Minden American Legion Unit #94 will be serving root beer floats at
Read moreKeeping The Family Tradition
On May 15, East Elementary third grade students filled the one room schoolhouse at Pioneer Village where they learned about
Read moreCommunity Invited to Open House For KCHS Senior Life Solutions Program
Community members are invited to join the Senior Life Solutions Program at Kearney County Health Services for an open house
Read morePublic Advocates For Ag Education At MPS School Board Meeting
The May 13 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education was well attended by the public. Parents,
Read moreSummer Lunch Program Starts June 3
The school year is over, but kids can still enjoy a free hot meal at East Elementary. Minden Public Schools
Read moreLibraries Preparing Activities For All Ages This Summer
Libraries across the country are encouraging patrons to explore their world and beyond with the Universe of Stories Summer Reading
Read moreHistorical Society Speaker June 2
The Kearney County Historical Society will host an Open House program on the 1935 Republican River Flood with speaker Joy
Read moreWheelock Claims Gold In B 1,600 And 3,200, Chasek Repeats As B 110 Hurdle Champ
The Minden Whippet track and field team concluded its 2019 season on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 by
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