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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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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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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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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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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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
Read moreCounty Supervisors Approve Forgiveness Promissory Notes
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met October 20. Getting right to new business, the board considered forgiveness of 2020
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Courier Office Has Moved
The Minden Courier office has moved off the square. There are still lots of ways to contact us and we
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Kearney County Medical Fund Participates In Giving Day
The online Kearney County Giving Day event will extend over the next month culminating on November 19. Five local non-profit
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Minden School Board Approves Change Orders
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education reviewed the 2019-20 State of Schools report for the district during the October
Read moreMinden Chamber Halloween Parade
The annual Minden Chamber of Commerce Halloween Kiddie Parade around the square will be held on Friday, October 30. The
Read moreCourier Office Is Moving
The Minden Courier office is moving off the square. There are still lots of ways to contact us and we
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New MPD Officers Sworn In
Minden Police Department recently gained two new police officers. Officer Travis Arner and Officer Steven Kerns were sworn in during
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Minden High School Homecoming Activities
The Minden High School Homecoming theme for 2020 is “Stomp the Silverbacks.” The High School spirit days for October 12-16
Read moreLocal Non-Profits Announce Online Giving Day Nov. 19
The Kearney County Community Foundation is excited to announce plans for an on-line Kearney County Giving Day on November 19,
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Minden NHS ‘Boos’ Community
The members of Minden High School’s National Honor Society are engaging the community in some Halloween fun for their October
Read moreSupervisors Take Action On Uncollected Taxes
In order to clear several cases of unresolvable delinquent taxes from the books in the Treasurer’s Office, the Kearney County
Read moreYouth Survey, Facilitated By Axtell Community Fund, Reveals Kids Love Their Hometown
The 2020 Nebraska Youth Survey revealed young people love their small hometowns. In January 2020, Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF) began
Read moreMiss Christmas City Nominations Open
It’s Time For YOUR “Miss Christmas City Nominations” As part of the Christmas Traditions festivities, the Minden Chamber is asking
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Job Creates Mural For Jensen Memorial Library
The blank walls in the adult book section of Jensen Memorial Library are getting some much needed attention. Holdrege artist
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Pain Management Clinic And ENT Outpatient Services Coming To KCHS
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees is looking to create a Master Plan to help guide future facility
Read moreFive In Race For Three Spots On W-H School Board
Voters in the Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools district will be asked to choose three of five candidates to serve on the
Read morePositive COVID Cases Still Prevalent In TRPHD District
Although the state entered Phase 4 of reopening earlier in the month, Two Rivers Public Health Department Emergency Response Coordinator
Read moreSeveral New Virtual and Distanced Programs Being Offered by Jensen Memorial Library
Book clubs for adults, teens, and middle schoolers, craft and STEM bags, virtual storytimes, and a storywalk are among the
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New Buddy Bench Promotes Friendship In Hildreth School
Hildreth Upper Elementary School celebrated a new addition to its playground on September 24 with the presentation of a Buddy
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Troop 290 Upgrades Minden Disc Golf Course
Visitors to the Outdoor Classroom in Minden will notice improvements to the disc golf course and new trash cans. Junior
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