Minden Students Compete In National FCCLA Competition
Four Minden FCCLA members qualified for the 2020 National Leadership Conference which was held virtually this year. Abby Fiske, Peyton
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Minden Disc Golf Leagues Attracts More Players
The Minden disc golf course at the Outdoor Classroom has seen more players recently with the growing popularity of league
Read moreCity Council Holds Special Meeting
The Minden City Council held a special meeting on July 1. The meeting was short and to the point as
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First Bank Seniors Fall To Mudcats
The Minden First Bank Post #94 Seniors were at home at Ollie Bjorklund Field on June 30 hosting the Alma
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Minden Juniors Fall In Shootout To Alma, 13-12
The First Bank Juniors had a lead in the middle innings but were eventually overtaken by a big rally from
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Fall To Jerseys
The First Bank Seniors dropped their first contest of the 2020 season on June 26 when they traveled to Memorial
Read moreJuniors Top Overton
The First Bank Juniors finally tasted victory when on July 2 they hosted and defeated Overton 12-4. The record moved
Read moreBates Ks Seven In First Bank Sr Win At Home
The Minden First Bank Seniors got back in the win column on July 2 hosting the Overton Seniors at Ollie
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Stewart Anderson
Stewart Lee Anderson, 82, of Axtell, passed away April 1, 2020 at Kearney Regional Medical Center after a long battle
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Amalia Hanneman
Amalia “Molly” O. Hanneman, 88, of Kearney, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. John’s – Good Samaritan Center
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Lillian Johnson
Lillian H. Johnson, 97 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney. Funeral services
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Lydia Kahle
Lydia E. Kahle, age 96 of Kearney, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. John’s – Good Samaritan Society
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Bethany Home Developing Plan To Open Safely
Bethany Home has developed a three phase plan to safely reopen the facility to visitors. Staff ask for understanding and
Read moreClinic Renovation On Schedule
A concern about the clinic exterior project design was brought to the Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees during
Read morePublic Safety Still Lead Topic In Community Meetings
Community leaders held another phone conference on June 22 to discuss the continued COVID-19 pandemic. With much of the state,
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Seniors Get Win Over St. Paul
Minden First Bank Seniors moved to 2-0 on the 2020 season following its June 23 home victory over St. Paul.
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First Bank Opens Year With Win
The First Bank Seniors opened its 2020 season on June 19 traveling to Gothenburg to take on the Melons. First
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First Bank Juniors Fall At Home
Wood River defeated the First Bank Juniors for the second time in five days, this time 15-5 on June 22
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FB Juniors Fall To St. Paul, 16-6
The First Bank Juniors were back in action on June 23 hosting St. Paul. First Bank fell to St. Paul
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Juniors Fall To Gothenburg Melons
Minden’s First Bank Juniors dropped their second game in as many nights as the Gothenburg Melons downed First Bank 5-1
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Connie Thompson
Connie M. Thompson, 76, of Minden, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Kearney County Health Services. Memorial services
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Linda Fleming
Linda Kaye (Leatherman) Fleming, 81, formerly of Minden, NE., passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Providence Place Memory
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Paige’s Place Ready To Pamper Clients
Minden’s newest beauty shop, Paige’s Place, was shut shortly after opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that restrictions have
Read moreNew Police Cruiser Purchase Approved By City Council
The Minden City Council met via Zoom for the last time on June 15 as the executive order issued by
Read moreSupervisors Discuss Wage Increases, Township Discontinuance
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors revisited two items of old business during the June 16 regular meeting: wage increases
Read moreLetter To The Citizens Of Minden From Mayor Griess
Letter from the Mayor It appears there is light at the end of the tunnel. Due to COVID-19, in late
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Joshua Longsine
Joshua Willis Longsine, age 35, passed away peacefully at St. Anthony hospital in Westminster, CO on Monday, June 15, 2020.
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LaVern Scheidies
LaVern W. Scheidies, 94 years of age of Minden passed away Sunday June 14, 2020 at CHI Health – Good
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George Crandall
Graveside Services and Interment for George R. Crandall were held on Friday, June 19, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the
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Minden Public Schools Work On Upgrading Outdoor Facilities This Spring/Summer
Visible changes are taking place at Kuper Field with the Minden Public Schools outdoor facility renovation project well underway. The
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Clinic Remodel Discussion Dominates Trustees Meeting
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees spoke with their architect, Robert Junk, via phone during the June 3
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Board Hears Summer Projects Update
An Americanism hearing was held by the Minden Public Schools Board of Education on June 8. Members of the public
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Jack Davis
Jack G. Davis, 90, of Austin, TX, formerly of Minden, passed away May 23, 2020. Graveside services will be held
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City Reopening Services & Activities
There were more than 50 participants on the June 1 Zoom meeting of the Minden City Council as residents were
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Essential Heroes – Dick & Sally Phillips
Dick and Sally Phillips, Minden Dick Phillips and his wife Sally moved to Minden in 1967 where Dick was a
Read moreCounty Supervisors Approve Forgivable Loans To Businesses
A public hearing on the intent to use CDBG-Economic Development Program income was held during the June 2 regular meeting
Read moreVirtual Relay For Life June 12
Out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of protecting the health of our survivors, caregivers, volunteers and
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Shirley Johnson
Shirley L. Johnson, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on May 30, 2020. She was born September 14, 1927 to Chester
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Karen Yant
Karen Ann (Cushing) Yant, 82, of Minden, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at Bethany Home in Minden.
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Donations Help VFW, American Legion Honor Fallen Comrades
VFW Post and American Legion Unit received donations that will improve the Memorial Day services in Heartwell. The donations include
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Technology And Creativity Keeping Elderly Connected At Bethany Home In Minden
Bethany Home’s mission to care for the body, mind, and spirit of the elderly has been tested by an extended
Read moreNo New Cases Reported In Kearney County This Week
The May 26 weekly community COVID-19 meeting was short with minimal updates from Two Rivers Public Health Department, the City
Read moreCity Utility Customers Must Complete Survey By June 30
The State of Nebraska Department of Health requires a cross connection survey to be completed by ALL residential and commercial
Read moreNew Cases Of COVID-19 Reported And New Dashboard In Two Rivers Public Health District
Ten new cases of COVID-19 were reported by Two Rivers Public Health Department in the seven-county region it serves. Two
Read moreRick Kuehn
Rick Kuehn, 62, of Heartwell, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Omaha Bergen Mercy Hospital due to complications
Read moreCouncil Approves Refinance Of Series 2015 Water Bonds
The Minden City Council voted to refinance the City’s Series 2015 Water Bonds during the May 18 regular meeting Brad
Read moreSupervisors Set Protest Hearing Dates In July
County Assessor Jennifer Pittner spoke to the Kearney County Board of Supervisors about protest hearings during the May 19 regular
Read moreWeekly Community COVID-19 Meeting
Katie Mulligan from Two Rivers Public Health Department announced during the May 18 weekly community COVID-19 meeting that Kearney County
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Harriet Jorgensen
Harriet J. Jorgensen, 90, of Minden passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Bethany Home in Minden. Due to
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Erna Horine
Erna Marie (Nelson) Horine, 71, of Minden, Nebraska, passed away May 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
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