Kearney County Giving Day Nears $60,000 In Donations
While the official Kearney County Giving Day 2020 was Thursday, November 19, additional donations have continued to come in on
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Community Leaders Plead With Public To Wear Masks
A plea for the public to wear masks was the common theme from community leaders during the November 24 conference
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MHS One Act Play Production
The Minden High School One Act team performed on its home stage three times in just a short time. A
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Anne Weaver
Anne Thorne Weaver passed away peacefully on November 23rd from complications due to COVID-19. She was preceded in death by
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Richard Carlson
Richard Arthur Carlson was born on July 20th,1941 to Arthur and Laura Lucile (Warner) Carlson. He was the oldest of
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Donald Koos
Roseland resident Donald Joseph “Don” Koos, 70, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in Omaha, NE after a long battle
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LuEllen Jones
Private Memorial Graveside Services for LuEllen Jones will be held at the Minden Cemetery, Minden, Nebraska, at a later date.
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Lorraine Johnson
Funeral Services for Lorraine H. Johnson were held on Friday, November 27, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s
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Shannon Sis
Shannon Lea (Steinhauser) Sis, 56, of Axtell, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical
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Allen Brummer
Private Family Celebration of Life Services for Allen “Hap” Brummer was held on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 10:30 A.M.
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County Supervisors Look To Reduce Courthouse Traffic Flow Again
Plans to reduce traffic flow in the courthouse were announced during the November 17 regular meeting of the Kearney County
Read moreCouncil Receives Condemnation Status Updates
The November 16 regular Minden City Council meeting agenda was dominated by status updates on orders of condemnation for three
Read moreGoodfellows Begin Their 2020 Christmas Giving Drive
The Kearney County Goodfellows begin their drive for the 2020 Christmas season. We will be accepting cash donations at any
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Inez Hamill
Inez Honeywell Hamill passed away and entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 27,
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Kearney County Community Foundation Ready For Kearney County Giving 2020 Day Nov. 19
Kearney County Giving Day is November 19. Five local non-profit organizations are participating in the online promotion initiated by the
Read moreGovernor Ricketts Changes DHMs
Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to the statewide Directed Health Measures that took effect on November 11. The measures are
Read moreMPS Board Approves Audit, HVAC Project
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education had only two action items on the November 9 regular meeting agenda. The
Read moreChristmas Traditions Schedule Of Events
The Minden Chamber of Commerce and its partners have planned several events to brighten the holiday season. Face masks and
Read moreMiss Christmas City 2020 Nominees
The Minden Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for Miss Christmas City 2020. The community is encouraged to vote
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Axtell Community School’s New Weight Room Project Selected For Challenge Grant
The Axtell Community Fund is proud to announce that Axtell Community School’s new weight room project is the recipient of
Read moreLaw Enforcement Reminds Public Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts November 16
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers travel to see family and friends, Minden Police Department is reminding all
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Austin Riley
Austin Rydell Riley was born October 24, 2004 at 2:31 am to Sarah and Darin Riley. He left this world
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Steven Ockinga
Steven L. Ockinga, 71, of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Minden. The family has honored Steve’s
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Veterans Memorial To Be Built At Fredericksburg Cemetery
The Fredericksburg Cemetery Board of Directors has decided to build a memorial to honor the Veterans who are buried in
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Donations To Axtell Community Fund During Kearney County Giving Day Have Double Impact
Local non-profit organizations are dedicated to improving the communities in Kearney County and the quality of life for those who
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Kearney County Election Results
Kearney County experienced its highest voter turnout in recent history for the 2020 General Election with 80 percent of registered
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Supervisors Select CEI For Courtroom Technology Upgrades
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met November 3. County Attorney Melodie Bellamy presented three bids for courtroom technology updates.
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MHS Presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’
The Minden High School One Act team attended the Ord Play Production Festival on November 9 to begin the play
Read moreJensen Memorial Library To Hold Ribbon Cutting And Open House
A new meeting and community room will be on display when Jensen Memorial Library hosts a ribbon cutting and open
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Council Approves Notice To Proceed With Condemnation
Mayor Ted Griess offered congratulations and thanks to the newest member of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department, Doug Maloley, during
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First Bank Kicks Off Kearney County Day Of Giving With $4,500 Donation
The Kearney County Day of Giving kicked off a little early but in a big way by First Bank and
Read moreTwo Rivers Public Health Department Risk Dial At Elevated Level
Community leaders held a conference call on November 2 to discuss the continued pandemic. The Two Rivers Public Health Department
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Virginia Jensen
Virginia Jensen passed away peacefully on November 3 in Palo Alto at the Senior Assisted Living Home where she resided
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Donald Frisell
Funeral Services for Donald E. Frisell were held on Monday, November 9, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Evangelical
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74th Annual Light Of The World Pageant Canceled
For Minden residents and visitors the holiday season means a downtown square illuminated by thousands of colored Christmas lights, the
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Kearney County Giving Day 2020 Spotlight: Minden Opera House
Kearney County Giving Day is November 19 and local non-profits are hoping for continued generosity from donors in a year
Read moreVeterans Day Events Set For Nov. 11
Like so many activities, events, and celebrations this year, there will be several changes to Veterans Day celebrations hosted by
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Minden FCCLA Club Refuses To Let COVID Restrictions Interfere With Leadership Activity
The Minden FCCLA chapter participated in the District 6 Virtual Leadership Conference (DLC) on October 7th. The event would typically
Read moreTrustees Approve Telemetry Equipment Purchase Order
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met October 28. A proposal for the purchase of Telemetry equipment was
Read moreCaring Tree Sign Up Now Open
Sign up for the Caring Tree program for newborns through seniors in high school is now open. The intent of
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Axtell Falls In First Round Of Class D1-9 Subdistrict
The Axtell Wildcats volleyball team competed on Oct. 26 in the Class D1-9 subdistrict hosted by Pleasanton. The Wildcats were
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Minden Falls To Stars In C1-9
The Minden Whippet volleyball team competed in the Class C1-9 subdistrict hosted by Kearney Catholic on Oct. 26. The Whippets
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Wilcox-Hildreth Falls In Final Of Class D2-7 Sub
The Wilcox-Hildreth Falcon volleyball team competed in the Class D2-7 subdistrict hosted by Franklin on Oct. 26-27. The Falcons picked
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LaVerne Reil
LaVerne Fredrick Reil, 94, of Hildreth passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home
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Janet Chagnon
Hastings resident Janet Loise Chagnon (Allard), 63, went to walk with the lord on Sunday, November 1st, 2020, at her
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Doreen Ellis
Doreen Louise Ellis, 87, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2020, at Genesis Senior Living Center in Des Moines. She
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Bethany Home Foundation Giving Day Spotlight
Five local non-profit organizations are participating in Kearney County Giving Day. The event will be held online this year and
Read moreCouncil Selects Tree Trimmer
City employees have started the process of hanging Christmas lights around the downtown square in Minden. Mayor Ted Griess announced
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