Kearney County Fair Is Coming Up August 6-9
The Kearney County Fair is coming to Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden August 6-9. With livestock shows, exhibits, vendors, rides,
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City Council Approves Renewal Agreement With Meridian Health
The Minden City Council made quick work of a short agenda during the July 19 regular meeting. First up was
Read moreSupervisors Renew Culvert Contract
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors had a short agenda for the July 20 regular meeting. Jerad Reimers from Adrian
Read more2021 Pioneer Farm Family
The 2021 Pioneer Farm Family Award for Kearney County will be received by the Eugene and Marjorie Olson farm located
Read moreSmidt Values Connections Made Through 4H Livestock Shows
Eighteen year old Jacey Smidt of Axtell started showing bucket calves when she was five years old and continued to
Read moreSonnenfeld Encourages Public To Support 4H Youth At Kearney County Livestock Shows
Madeline Sonnenfeld, 18, of Axtell got her start in the livestock show ring at the Kearney County Fair ten years
Read moreBlank Brothers Carry On Family Tradition In 4H
Blank brothers, Evan, 18, Brayton, 11, and Kellen, 9, of Wilcox have been members of the One Way Winners 4H
Read more4H Helped Bergstrom Siblings Get More Engaged In Their Community
Americ, 17, Noah, 15, and Elijah, 14, Bergstrom of Funk joined the Keene Kids 4H club when their mother heard
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First Bank Seniors Split First Two Games Of Tournament
The First Bank Minden Senior Legion baseball team opened play in the 2021 B-6 Area Tournament on Friday, July 23
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Marvin Harms
Marvin E. Harms, 83, of Kearney, formerly of Hildreth, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at St. Luke’s Good
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Charles Pinkham
Charles “Chuck” Leslie Pinkham, 78, of Minden, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at CHI- Good Samaritan Hospital in
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Minden FFA Offers Fresh Produce And More
The Minden FFA Chapter is continuing their agriculture education into the summer while providing a selection of fresh grown vegetables
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Tira Runner-Up At FCCLA Nationals
Seven members of the Minden FCCLA traveled to the National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee June 27-July 1. The team was
Read moreMPS School Board Recall Efforts Come To An End
Minden Public Schools board president Rusty Rhynalds and vice president Justin Glanzer will retain their seats on the board as
Read moreSchool Board Approves 2020-21 Amended Budget
An amended 2020-21 budget hearing was opened prior to the July 12 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board
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First Bank Seniors Winless At Springfield Tourney, Head Into B-6 Area Tournament On Friday
The Minden First Bank Senior Legion Baseball team closed out its 2021 regular season Friday through Sunday competing in the
Read moreMinden First Bank Seniors Top G-S
The Minden First Bank Seniors finished off its 2021 home regular season schedule on July 12 hosting the Gibbon-Shelton Seniors
Read moreSt. Paul Tops First Bank 12-11 In Seven
The Minden First Bank Seniors hit the road on July 14 heading to St. Paul to take on the St.
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Jeffrey Krull
Jeffrey S. Krull, 57, of Minden passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home. A celebration of life
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James Larson
A Funeral Service for Jim Larson was held on Friday, July 16, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran
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Jerry Johnson
Jerry L. Johnson, 84, of Minden, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 12, 2021 with his family
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Willa Jean Fritson
Willa Jean “Jeannie” Fritson was welcomed into the heavenly place Jesus prepared for her on Thursday morning, July 15, 2021.
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Rodney Jurgens
Rodney L. Jurgens, 73, of Wilcox, passed away at Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
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Malcom Wants To Be Ambassador For Shooting Sports
Mia Malcom of Minden is proving that dedication, practice, and a positive attitude pay off in the world of shooting
Read moreSupervisors Opt Out Of KNHAP And 30/30 Plan
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors approved two resolutions during the July 6 regular meeting in an attempt to protect
Read moreCouncil Hires Public Adjuster For Damage
The Minden City Council returned to council chambers for the July 6 regular meeting. Council meetings had been held virtually
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Seniors Win 17th Game, Top Wood River By 9-1 Count
The Minden First Bank Seniors Post 94 improved its record to 17-3 on the season with a road win over
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First Bank Juniors End Year In B-6 Area Tournament
The Minden First Bank Juniors season ended with a pair of losses at the B6 Area Tournament in Gothenburg on
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Split Two With Elwood, Now 16-3
The Minden First Bank Seniors Post #94 Legion baseball team hosed Elwood on July 2 for a doubleheader to kick
Read moreJames Larson
James D. “Jim” Larson, 64 years of age, of rural Funk, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at
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Candice Johnson
Candice Lynn “Candy” Johnson, of Seward, Nebraska passed away on July 6, 2021 at the age of 72 years, 5
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Nancy Werth
Nancy Louise Werth, 87, formerly from Minden, Nebraska, passed away on July 3, 2021 at Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene,
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New AC Units Installed On CLJ Middle School
C.L. Jones Middle School students will return to school this Fall to a new HVAC system that will improve the
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Trustees Discuss Completion Of New Clinic Entrance
Completion of the clinic entrance project has been delayed again by elevation issues. Architect Robert Junk provided an update of
Read moreThe Minden First Bank Seniors To Host B-6 Tourney
The Minden First Bank Post #94 Senior Legion baseball team will be hosting the Class B-6 Senior Area Tournament at
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First Bank Seniors Win, 7-6
The Minden Post #94 First Bank Seniors rebounded from its second loss of the season on July 1 topping the
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McCook Defeats Juniors
The Minden First Bank Juniors were usually able to respond to McCook’s leads but not enough to ultimately overtake them
Read moreFirst Bank Juniors Fall To Mudcats
The Minden First Bank Juniors were unable to hold on to a 5-0 lead through four and a half innings
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David Sinsel
David L. Sinsel, 65, of Minden, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Funeral
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Minden Offers Free Charge For Electric Vehicles
The City of Minden is known for its Christmas lights and Pioneer Village, but now it has a new feature
Read moreCity Begins DTR Grant Process
Mayor Ted Griess reminded the council and citizens attending the June 21 meeting that due to Independence Day falling on
Read more4th Of July Events
Minden Friday, July 2 10:00 p.m. (approximately) — Fireworks show at Kearney County Fairgrounds sponsored by the City of Minden
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Seniors Defeat Alma 9-7
The Minden First Bank Seniors improved to 14-1 on the season following its home victory at Ollie Bjorklund Field on
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Juniors Down Alma
A lot of runs, a lot of hits and a lot of errors added up to a 17-10 contest that
Read moreMinden Juniors Get Win Over Ravenna
The Minden First Bank Juniors topped Ravenna 11-5 at Ravenna on June 22 and upped the record to 6-10. A
Read moreFirst Bank Seniors Win Again
The Minden First Bank Senior Legion baseball continued to dominate its opponents on June 22 when they traveled to Ravenna
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Minden Board Of Education Approves Mission Statement
A public hearing regarding reaffirmation of Policy 5416, Student Fees, Policy 6400 Parental Involvement, and Policy 5415 Anti-Bullying was opened
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Dawg Days 2021 Coming June 26-27
The Minden Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Dawg Days 2021 on June 26 and the Christmas City Car Show
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Carpenter Headed To FBLA Nationals
Junior Connor Carpenter will be representing Minden High School at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Banking and Financial Systems.
Read moreCounty Supervisors Revisit Courtroom Security Discussion
Courthouse security was back on the agenda during the Kearney County Board of Supervisors June 15 meeting. County Attorney Melody
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