Supervisors 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
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Fourth 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
Read moreWildcats Repeat As 2019 State Track Champions
Champions again! The Axtell boys earned their second consecutive Class D state track and field title at Omaha Burke Stadium
Read moreSupervisors Approve Amended Budget
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors continued discussion relating to no sale tax foreclosures during the May 7 regular meeting.
Read moreAnderson Makes Metal Dugout Signs For MASC Ballfields
Minden High School sophomore Abigayl Anderson created a project in her Advanced Metals class that will benefit the Minden Area
Read moreAudit Report 2017 Presented To Council
The Minden City Council began their May 6 regular meeting with an audit report presentation for Fiscal Year 2017 by
Read moreAxtell Boys Win District, Girls Are Runner Up From D-6 Meet, Cats, Falcons Qualify 20 For State
Axtell’s boys will make a run at defending their Class D state track and field championship after a strong performance
Read moreWhippets Qualify Nine From B-5 District In Lexington
The Minden Whippet track and field team competed in the Class B District 5 meet hosted by Lexington High School
Read moreMinden, Axtell, W-H Qualifies 29 To State Track Meet
The Minden Whippets, Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons will represent the area at the 2019 Nebraska State Track and Field
Read moreMHS Textiles Receives New Quilting Machine
A new quilting machine was recently donated to the Minden High School Textiles class. The machine will allow students to
Read moreFiske And Schoone Headed To FCCLA National Conference
The Minden FCCLA will be represented at the National Conference in Anaheim, California this summer by freshmen Abby Fiske and
Read moreMinden Quiz Bowl Completes Successful Season
The Minden Quiz Bowl team has concluded its eight meet season. The team had a successful year winning five meets
Read moreKinkade, Soderquist Medal For Cats At FKC Golf Meet
The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcon golf teams were in action on May 2 traveling to Overton to compete in
Read moreChasek Wins Hurdle Title At Howard Wood Relays
The Minden Whippets boys track team took select athletes on Friday and Saturday to compete in the Howard Wood Dakota
Read moreBirkestrand Medals For Dawgs At SWC Invitational Friday
The Minden Whippets golf team was in action on Friday, May 3 traveling to Cozad to compete in the 2019
Read moreMinden Concludes 2019 Season At Cozad Invite
The Minden Whippets boys and girls track teams were in Cozad on Friday for the final regular season meet of
Read moreWildcats End 2019 Regular Season At Elm Creek Inv.
The Axtell boys and girls competed at Elm Creek on May 3 to close out the regular season track and
Read moreFalcons Compete At Alma Twilight Meet
The Wilcox-Hildreth girls and boys track and field teams both finished fourth in the 11-team Alma Twilight Invite on May
Read moreTrustees Hear About New Service Line Senior Life Solutions
Information regarding the new Senior Life Solutions service line at Kearney County Health Services dominated the April 24 meeting of
Read moreBrandt Completes Community Catalyst Program With European Trip To Rejuvenate Her Passion Of The Arts
Minden Opera House Director Marcy Brandt was chosen as a Community Catalyst by The Sherwood Foundation of Omaha. In addition
Read moreKathi Schutz Introduced As New Chamber Director
The Minden Chamber of Commerce introduced new office hours and a new administrator on April 22. Chamber of Commerce Administrator
Read moreAxtell Boys And Girls Win 2019 FKC Track Titles
Axtell’s boys captured their fifth consecutive FKC Track and Field championship and the Lady Cats also won the team title
Read moreMinden Boys Second, Girls Seventh At 2019 SWC Meet
The Minden Whippets boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Cozad on Saturday to compete in the 2019
Read moreWhippet Golfers At Holdrege Invite
The Minden Whippet boys golf team competed on April 23 in the 12-team Holdrege Invitational golf tournament at the Holdrege
Read moreBirkestrand Medals At Broken Bow Inv.
The Minden Whippet golf team was in action on April 25 traveling to Broken Bow for the Broken Bow Invitational.The
Read moreEncouraging Young Golfers With SNAG
East Elementary students recently finished a unit on golf in physical education using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG) program.
Read moreSupervisors Hold Public Hearing
A public hearing was held for the 2100 block of 23 Road during the April 16 meeting of the Kearney
Read moreEmergency Responders Participate In Disaster Drill
Severe weather can strike with little to no warning in the Midwest. Residents prepare for the worst with emergency supplies
Read moreCounty Wide Cleanup May 3-4
The 2019 Kearney County Great American Clean Up is set for Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 sponsored by
Read moreAxtell Sets New Marks At Overton
Axtell’s teams swept the championships of the seven-team Overton Invite on April 16, both with the aid of multiple multiple-event
Read moreChasek Wins Hurdle Title At NE Track And Field Festival
The Minden Whippets track and field sent nine athletes in nine different event to the third annual Nebraska Track and
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