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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Morgan Wells
Due to current health concerns with COVID-19; Graveside Celebration of Life Service and interment for Morgan Wells will be held
Read moreMinden 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
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Imagine Your Story With Summer Reading 2020
Many libraries remain closed to the public at this time, but that isn’t stopping the Summer Reading Program. Local libraries
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Kearney County Primary 2020 Results
Less than half of the 4,435 registered voters in Kearney County participated in the May 12 Primary Election. A majority
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Essential Heroes
Tim Beck, Minden Born and raised in Minden, Tim is the owner/operator of Fifth Street Printing. He has been serving
Read moreMemorial Day Events
Memorial Day will be observed on May 25 this year. While many of the annual activities leading up to Memorial
Read moreSchool Lunch Services Continue Into Summer
Area schools have kept students fed through the school year despite remote teaching initiated in March. With the school year
Read moreCommunity Leaders Discuss Pros And Cons Of Reopening During Meeting
Community leaders met May 11 for their weekly COVID-19 discussion and update. Youth sports and swimming pools were greatly discussed
Read moreSchool Board Approves 2020 Summer Projects List
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education addressed the Summer Projects 2020 list during the May 11 regular meeting. The
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Minden Pool Likely To Open Late If At All This Summer
Summer activities in Minden might be limited this year. City Administrator Matt Cederburg asked for direction concerning pools and summer
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MASC Cancels Season, Axtell Ball Association On Hold
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the summer ball season. MASC and Axtell Ball Association have announced how they will handle
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Minden Honors Night & Graduation
Senior Honors Night for Minden Public Schools will be broadcast Friday, May 15, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. via the Minden
Read moreCouncil Done With Chicken Discussion
In honor of International Firefighters Day May 4, Mayor Ted Griess opened the regular City Council meeting with a big
Read moreSupervisors Approve Communications Upgrades At May 5 Regular Meeting
Discussion concerning the County’s COVID-19 policy was revisited during the May 5 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of
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2020 Census
Please take a few moments to complete the 2020 Census at 2020CENSUS.GOV Here’s why: • The Census is safe and
Read moreCSG Virtual Torch Run Announced
The Nebraska Sports Council (NSC) has announced that the Cornhusker State Games (CSG) Torch Run will be conducted virtually from
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Mark Scheidies
Mark Scheidies, age 65, passed away surrounded by his family, in Longmont, Colorado on April 30, 2020, after being paralyzed
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Ervin Siemoneit
Hastings resident Ervin “Erv” August Siemoneit, 87, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Harvard House Assisted Living, Harvard, NE.
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Churches Urged To Remain Closed During Community Leaders Meeting
Discussion during the April 27 community meeting of health officials, public leaders, businesses, and clergy focused on the anticipated lifting
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Essential Heroes
Bonnie was raised in Chester, Nebraska and moved to Minden in 1968 with her husband, Fort. She has worked as
Read moreSchools Reveal Graduation 2020 Plans
The end of the school year is approaching and school districts are determining when, how, and if they will hold
Read moreKearney County COVID-19 Update
Two Rivers Public Health Department is reporting new cases of COVID-19 this week, bringing the total district case number to
Read moreMinden School Board Has Seven in Primary
Name: Darcie Reed Age: 48 Name: Kenneth Carpenter Age: 57 Name: John ‘Andy’ Craig Age: 35 Name: Patrick Burchell Age:
Read moreImportant Measures Taken For Personal Property Tax Returns
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and the measures taken to help limit its spread throughout the state,
Read moreTrustees Approve Exterior Sign Proposal
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held a Zoom meeting April 29. Clinic renovations and new exterior signage
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Eugene Johnson
After a long-fought battle with Parkinson’s, Gene Johnson passed away peacefully, with his wife, Lynn, by his side on March
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Gerald Brewer
Gerald Dean Brewer, affectionately known as Bud, was 88 years old when he passed away Sunday, April 26th at Melissa
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Mary Beinke
Mary L. Beinke, 85, of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Bethany Home in Minden. Public visitation
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Minden Cares Connects Volunteers With Those In Need
Minden Cares was recently launched by Minden High School alumnus Jarod Speer. The web page aims to connect volunteers to
Read moreBoard Of Supervisors District 2 Election Has Bruning, Avery Race
Name: Nathan Avery Age: 43 Office Seeking: County Board of Supervisors -District 2 If incumbent, years served: 6 years on
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Council Approves MOU With Central Region Human Trafficking Response Team
After a long meeting at the beginning of the month, the April 20 meeting of the Minden City Council was
Read moreKearney County COVID-19 Update
Two Rivers Public Health Department is reporting new cases of COVID-19 this week, bringing the total district case number to
Read moreRicketts Launches TestNebraska Campaign
LINCOLN – On April 21, Governor Pete Ricketts announced a new plan to scale up Nebraska’s capability to test for
Read moreCounty Supervisors Approve Online Bidding Option
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 21 with only a few agenda items to discuss. Starting with new
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D. Suzanne Kimple
D. Suzanne Lind Kimple, 89, of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home. Due to current
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Erna Heckens
Erna Alice (Stallbaum) Heckens, 101, formally of Emerson, NE, most recent of Holdrege, NE, passed away on Saturday, April 18,
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Minden Little Free Pantry Serving Those In Need
The Minden Little Free Pantry located on the east side of the old IGA parking lot on N. Nebraska Avenue
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Minden Medical Clinic Now Offers Telehealth Visits
Minden Medical Clinic is taking steps to keep patients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic while still providing quality
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MPS Board Of Ed. Approves New Faculty Hirings
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education had a full agenda to work through during the April 13 regular meeting.
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