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Supervisors Adopt Resolution For Employee Handbook Revisions

June 25, 2019July 3, 2019 ia-admin

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

June 25, 2019July 9, 2019 ia-admin

Kearney County communities are gearing to celebrate Independence Day. Join in the festivities with these events and attractions.June 30AxtellAll American

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Council Approves CDBG Budget Amendment

June 25, 2019July 3, 2019 ia-admin

The June 17 meeting of the Minden City Council began with a note of gratitude from Mayor Ted Griess to

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Sports 

First Bank Seniors Fall To Alma, 10-3

June 25, 2019July 3, 2019 ia-admin

Alma visited Ollie Bjorklund Field on June 20 and defeated the Minden Post 94 First Bank Seniors 10-3. First Bank

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Sports 

First Bank Juniors Fall 21-7 To St. Paul At Ollie Bjorklund Field

June 25, 2019July 3, 2019 ia-admin

The Minden Post #94 First Bank Juniors hosted the St. Paul Juniors on June 15 in their second meeting of

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Ellis Carries Pony Express Mail From Fort Kearny

June 18, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

Visitors gathered at Fort Kearny in the early hours of June 12 for a biscuit and gravy breakfast and to

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Downtown Improvement Underway

June 18, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

Work on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project started June 10. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado

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Minden School Board Rejects Outdoor Facilities Project Bids

June 18, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

The grandstand and lighting renovation project at Kuper’s Field has been postponed as the Minden Public Schools Board of Education

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DTR Sidewalk Project Has Begun

June 11, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

Work has started on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado Avenue

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County Approves Paying Sewer Bill

June 11, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors discussed a bill related to the sewer backup at the jail during the June

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KCHS Offers Shared Medical Appointments

June 11, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

A new service line available at Kearney County Health Services offers patients with chronic disease a holistic treatment option to

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Dawg Days Are Coming June 22-23

June 11, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

The Minden Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The event will feature

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Drive For Your School Event Set For June 23 In Minden

June 11, 2019June 27, 2019 ia-admin

On Sunday, June 23 during the Dawg Days Car Show will be hosting a Drive For Your School event sponsored

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Memorial Day

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

MindenFriday, May 2412:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Minden American Legion Unit #94 will be serving root beer floats at

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Keeping The Family Tradition

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

On May 15, East Elementary third grade students filled the one room schoolhouse at Pioneer Village where they learned about

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Community Invited to Open House For KCHS Senior Life Solutions Program

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Community members are invited to join the Senior Life Solutions Program at Kearney County Health Services for an open house

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Public Advocates For Ag Education At MPS School Board Meeting

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The May 13 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education was well attended by the public. Parents,

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Summer Lunch Program Starts June 3

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The school year is over, but kids can still enjoy a free hot meal at East Elementary. Minden Public Schools

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Libraries Preparing Activities For All Ages This Summer

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Libraries across the country are encouraging patrons to explore their world and beyond with the Universe of Stories Summer Reading

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Historical Society Speaker June 2

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Kearney County Historical Society will host an Open House program on the 1935 Republican River Flood with speaker Joy

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Sports 

Wheelock Claims Gold In B 1,600 And 3,200, Chasek Repeats As B 110 Hurdle Champ

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippet track and field team concluded its 2019 season on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 by

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Sports 

Wildcats Repeat As 2019 State Track Champions

May 21, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Champions again! The Axtell boys earned their second consecutive Class D state track and field title at Omaha Burke Stadium

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Supervisors Approve Amended Budget

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Kearney County Board of Supervisors continued discussion relating to no sale tax foreclosures during the May 7 regular meeting.

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Anderson Makes Metal Dugout Signs For MASC Ballfields

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Minden High School sophomore Abigayl Anderson created a project in her Advanced Metals class that will benefit the Minden Area

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Audit Report 2017 Presented To Council

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden City Council began their May 6 regular meeting with an audit report presentation for Fiscal Year 2017 by

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Sports 

Axtell Boys Win District, Girls Are Runner Up From D-6 Meet, Cats, Falcons Qualify 20 For State

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Axtell’s boys will make a run at defending their Class D state track and field championship after a strong performance

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Sports 

Whippets Qualify Nine From B-5 District In Lexington

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippet track and field team competed in the Class B District 5 meet hosted by Lexington High School

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Sports 

Minden, Axtell, W-H Qualifies 29 To State Track Meet

May 14, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets, Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons will represent the area at the 2019 Nebraska State Track and Field

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MHS Textiles Receives New Quilting Machine

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

A new quilting machine was recently donated to the Minden High School Textiles class. The machine will allow students to

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Fiske And Schoone Headed To FCCLA National Conference

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden FCCLA will be represented at the National Conference in Anaheim, California this summer by freshmen Abby Fiske and

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Minden Quiz Bowl Completes Successful Season

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Quiz Bowl team has concluded its eight meet season. The team had a successful year winning five meets

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Sports 

Kinkade, Soderquist Medal For Cats At FKC Golf Meet

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcon golf teams were in action on May 2 traveling to Overton to compete in

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Sports 

Chasek Wins Hurdle Title At Howard Wood Relays

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets boys track team took select athletes on Friday and Saturday to compete in the Howard Wood Dakota

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Sports 

Birkestrand Medals For Dawgs At SWC Invitational Friday

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets golf team was in action on Friday, May 3 traveling to Cozad to compete in the 2019

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Sports 

Minden Concludes 2019 Season At Cozad Invite

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets boys and girls track teams were in Cozad on Friday for the final regular season meet of

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Sports 

Wildcats End 2019 Regular Season At Elm Creek Inv.

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Axtell boys and girls competed at Elm Creek on May 3 to close out the regular season track and

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Sports 

Falcons Compete At Alma Twilight Meet

May 7, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Wilcox-Hildreth girls and boys track and field teams both finished fourth in the 11-team Alma Twilight Invite on May

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Trustees Hear About New Service Line Senior Life Solutions

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Information regarding the new Senior Life Solutions service line at Kearney County Health Services dominated the April 24 meeting of

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Brandt Completes Community Catalyst Program With European Trip To Rejuvenate Her Passion Of The Arts

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Minden Opera House Director Marcy Brandt was chosen as a Community Catalyst by The Sherwood Foundation of Omaha. In addition

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Kathi Schutz Introduced As New Chamber Director

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Chamber of Commerce introduced new office hours and a new administrator on April 22. Chamber of Commerce Administrator

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Sports 

Axtell Boys And Girls Win 2019 FKC Track Titles

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Axtell’s boys captured their fifth consecutive FKC Track and Field championship and the Lady Cats also won the team title

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Minden Boys Second, Girls Seventh At 2019 SWC Meet

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Cozad on Saturday to compete in the 2019

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Sports 

Whippet Golfers At Holdrege Invite

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippet boys golf team competed on April 23 in the 12-team Holdrege Invitational golf tournament at the Holdrege

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Birkestrand Medals At Broken Bow Inv.

April 30, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippet golf team was in action on April 25 traveling to Broken Bow for the Broken Bow Invitational.The

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Encouraging Young Golfers With SNAG

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

East Elementary students recently finished a unit on golf in physical education using the Starting New At Golf (SNAG) program.

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Supervisors Hold Public Hearing

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

A public hearing was held for the 2100 block of 23 Road during the April 16 meeting of the Kearney

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Emergency Responders Participate In Disaster Drill

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Severe weather can strike with little to no warning in the Midwest. Residents prepare for the worst with emergency supplies

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County Wide Cleanup May 3-4

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The 2019 Kearney County Great American Clean Up is set for Friday and Saturday, May 3 and 4 sponsored by

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Sports 

Axtell Sets New Marks At Overton

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

Axtell’s teams swept the championships of the seven-team Overton Invite on April 16, both with the aid of multiple multiple-event

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Chasek Wins Hurdle Title At NE Track And Field Festival

April 23, 2019 ia-admin 0 Comments

The Minden Whippets track and field sent nine athletes in nine different event to the third annual Nebraska Track and

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