MHS To Host Adult Enrichment Woodworking Class In Fall
By Laney Thatcher Rick Chramosta has decided to open Minden High School’s brand new woodworking shop to the community. He
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Wilcox Fall Festival Sept. 21
The annual Wilcox Fall Festival sponsored by the Wilcox CIA is set for September 21. Events and activities will be
Read moreMPS Collaborates In Flu Prevention Efforts
Minden Public Schools is teaming up with Two Rivers Public Health Department and Kearney County Health Services in a defensive
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MPS Holds Budget Hearing
C.L. Jones Middle School Principal John Osgood reported to the Minden Public Schools Board of Education during the September 9
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Minden Golfers Play At Cozad Tri.
The Minden Whippet girls golf team has been improving since the start of the season and on Sept. 10 traveled
Read moreWhippets Fall To Panthers On Road
The Minden Whippet volleyball team was on the road September 12 traveling to Phillipsburg, Kan., to take on the Phillipsburg
Read moreFalcons, Wildcats Run At Lex Invite
Wilcox-Hildreth and Axtell entered runners in the Lexington Invitational cross country meet on September 10. There were 64 girls in
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Falcons Defeat Warriors In Five
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons volleyball team was in action on September 12 traveling to Red Cloud to take on the Warriors
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Whippets Down Sidney, 21-16
Minden hosted Sidney on September 13 and came away with a 21-16 win over the Red Raiders to move up
Read moreWilcox-Hildreth Splits Matches At Falcon Triangular
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons volleyball team hosted the Falcon triangular with Alma and Northern Valley coming to Hildreth for matches. The
Read moreWildcats Splits Two Matches At Overton
The Axtell Wildcats volleyball team was in action on September 10 traveling to Overton to compete in an all-FKC affair
Read moreMinden Boys Win Invite
Minden’s boys won the Broken Bow Cross Country Invitational on September 14. The Whippets(50) prevailed in a close team race
Read moreAxtell Defeats Elwood, 48-12
The Axtell Wildcat football team picked up its second win of the 2019 season on Friday, Sept. 13 traveling to
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Whippets Defeat Gibbon 40-0
Minden was strong on offense, defense, kicking and returns in a season-opening win over Gibbon 40-0 on August 30 at
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Stadler Implement Closing After Serving Area For 100 Years
After 100 years of serving the community as a local, family owned business, Stadler Implement of Minden is closing its
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Drainage Change Orders Top City Council Agenda
Mayor Ted Griess began the September 3 regular meeting of the Minden City Council by expressing his gratitude to Minden’s
Read moreSupervisors Hold Budget Hearing
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for the 2019-20 fiscal year budget during the September 3
Read moreAxtell, Wilcox-Hildreth Runners Compete At Gibbon Invitational
Axtell’s boys’ cross country team is expecting to have an excellent season and the results of their first meet shows
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Whippets Sweep Dusters, Lexington
The Minden Whippets volleyball team picked up a pair of wins on its home court on Sept. 5 defeating both
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Minden Cross Country Begins Season
Minden hosted its cross country invitational at the Minden Country Club on September 7. The team races for both the
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Whippet Golfers Hosted Home Meet
The Minden Whippet girls golf team hosted its first home meet of the 2019 season on Sept. 3 at the
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Falcons Roll Past Dragons, 70-31
The Wilcox-Hildreth football team ran its record to 2-0 with a 70-31 offensive onslaught at Deshler on September 5. The
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Falcons Drop Two At Hi-Line Tri.
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons volleyball team was in action on Sept. 5 traveling to Eustis to compete in the Hi-Line triangular
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Wildcats Fall To Pleasanton, 33-8
The Axtell Wildcats football team was at home for its homecoming game hosting the Pleasanton Bulldogs on Sept. 6. The
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Axtell Goes 2-1 At Axtell Invitational
The Axtell Wildcats volleyball team hosted the Axtell Invitational on August 31 in Axtell. The Wildcats went 2-1 in their
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Minden Third In Home Invitational
The Minden Whippets volleyball team hosted its annual Minden Invitational held on August 31 at Minden High School and C.L.
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Whippets Drop Pair To Patriots, Cozad
The Minden Whippet softball team hosted Adams Central and Cozad on Sept. 5 at Augie Nelson Park in their second
Read moreMPS Tax Request Stays Low For Second Consecutive Year
District 50-0503 will consider a proposed budget of just over $10.4 million next week. The budget proposal, which does not
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John Dornhoff
John Ray Dornhoff, 64, of Heartwell, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 at Kearney Regional Medical Center. John was
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Mildred Mustion
Mildred R. Mustion, age 96, of Minden, formerly of McCook, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 at Bethany Home
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Extracurricular Participation On The Rise At Minden High
Students at Minden High School can choose to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities. The school’s goal
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Courier Has New Website
The Minden Courier website was recently upgraded. The new website makes contact, payments, and submissions easier for readers and advertisers.
Read moreTrustees Approve 2018-19 Audit
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees monthly meeting was held August 28. Randy Hoffman from Seim Johnson presented
Read moreMPS Receives Rebate To Make Bus Propane
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Director Jim Macy announced the state is awarding over $2.6 million in rebates to
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Whippets Fall To Chants
The Minden Whippets volleyball team opened its 2019 season on Thursday, August 29 hosting the Ord Chanticleers on Parent’s Day.
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Lona Kuehn
Lona A. Kuehn, 102, of Minden, formerly of Heartwell, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Kearney County Health
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Dazzlerz Bring The Cheer
Fall sports are starting and the Dazzlerz of Axtell and Wilcox-Hildreth are gearing up to cheer on their teams. Laurel
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Council Approves Change Orders For Streets, Sidewalk
The Minden City Council had change orders to consider for two City infrastructure projects during the August 19 regular meeting.
Read moreSupervisors Set Dates For Employee Flu Shot
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors had a meet and greet with USDA Wildlife Services Specialist Kyle Brown during the
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Minden Falls In Opener
The Minden Whippets softball team opened its 2019 regular season on August 22 hosting Centura/Central Valley at Augie Nelson Park.
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Sally Pittner
Sally Joan Pittner, 78, of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at CHI Health – Good Samaritan in
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Howard Taylor
Howard G. Taylor, 77 of Kearney passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Memorial
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Edward Hoban
Edward Joseph Hoban, 70, of Aztec, New Mexico passed away August 13, 2019. He was born and raised in Heartwell,
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Andrew Hove Jr.
Andrew Christian (Skip) Hove, Jr. of Lincoln, died on August 18, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Minden
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MPS Launches New App
Communication between schools, students, parents, and community members is easier than ever with the new MPS Whippets app and updated
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Wilcox-Hildreth Has New Administrators
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools will see a change in administration for the 2019-20 school year. Former principal Justin Patterson is the
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MPS School Board Approves Bus Barn Change Orders
A little more than one year after the Minden Public Schools bus barn burned down, construction of a new and
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Four Teachers Join Axtell Community School For 2019-20 School Year
Axtell Community School welcomed four new teachers and two paraprofessionals for the 2019-20 school year. Paras are Mandy Strolberg and
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Wilcox-Hildreth Schools Adds Five New Teachers To The Staff
Five new teachers have joined the educational team at Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers shared
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East Elementary Welcomes Five To Teaching Staff
East Elementary in Minden welcomed five new members to the teaching staff for the 2019-20 school year. The educators shared
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