Board Approves Communications Building Roof Replacement
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors opened their September 7 regular meeting with a budget hearing for the 2021-22 fiscal
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Council Talks Budget And DTR Project
A public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Budget was held immediately prior to the September 7 regular meeting
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Pioneer Village Renovations Underway Thanks To Community Volunteer Efforts
When the Harold Warp Pioneer Village Foundation Board announced a relaunch and new direction for Pioneer Village in July, they
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MHS Hosts Giulia Penzo From Italy
Giulia Penzo of Padua, Italy is calling Minden home for the 2021-22 school year. The sixteen year old looks forward
Read moreMPS Board To Consider Budget For 2021-22 School Year
On September 13, the Minden Public Schools Board of Education will consider the budget for the 2021-2022 school year. While
Read moreRoyal Announces Reduction As Program Transfers To Mexico
Royal Engineered Composites announced 41 of the company’s 240 employees will be affected by a reduction in their workforce later
Read moreSoldier Send-Off Parade Sept. 14
A Soldier Send-Off Parade will be held on the square in Minden on Tuesday, September 14 at 4:00 p.m. The
Read moreWilcox Fall Festival Sept. 11
The Wilcox Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 11. Festivities begin with a 5K/2 Mile Run/Walk. Registration opens
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Avery Sworn In As Kearney County Supervisor District 2
Nathan Avery was sworn in as Kearney County Supervisor District 2 before the August 24 regular meeting of the Kearney
Read moreAudit Shows KCHS Is High Performing
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on August 25. Randy Hoffman from Seim Johnson
Read moreWilcox-Hildreth Welcomes Four New Teachers
Name: Jordan Volk Hometown: Cambridge Position: 5th grade teacher see September 1 Courier for full story
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Making Banners For Faith And Fellowship
Church banners add beauty and inspiration to places of worship, and at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Minden they
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Axtell Community Schools New Weight Room Complete
The dedication of Axtell students, faculty, administration, and community has paid off with a new weight room at Axtell Community
Read moreCouncil Covers A Variety Of Topics
The Minden City Council addressed a variety of topics during the August 16 regular meeting. Business started with a request
Read moreAxtell Welcomes Four New Teachers
Name: Madison High Hometown: Overton Position: Middle School Math Extra-curricular assignments: JH volleyball and basketball see August 25 Courier for
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Tri-Basin NRD Holds 2021Board Of Director’s Tour And Public Hearing
The Tri-Basin NRD held its annual Board of Director’s Tour on August 10 followed by a public hearing regarding proposed
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MPS School Board Addresses End Of Year Bills
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education moved quickly through the August 9 regular meeting. The short agenda featured two
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Minden Welcomes Six New Teachers
Minden Public Schools welcomed six new teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Get to know the new educators with the
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Supervisors Adopt Resolution To Prohibit Weapons In County Buildings
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors discussed the process that will be taken to fill a recent vacancy on the
Read moreMayor Invites Public To Attend Meetings
Mayor Ted Griess invited the public to attend two upcoming meetings during the August 2 regular meeting of the Minden
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KCHS Waiting On Clinic Entrance Survey
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees began their July 28 regular meeting with a call from Robert Junk
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MHS Preparing Freshmen Welcome And Assigned Student Parking
The beginning of the 2021-22 school year is just around the corner and while parents and students are shopping for
Read morePioneer Village Is Getting A Re-Launch
Following the loss of Skip Warp, son of Harold Warp, the survivors of the Warp family have restructured the Harold
Read moreMinden Preschool Moving To East
Minden Public Preschool will change location starting this school year. A new classroom setting at East Elementary will provide a
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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,
Read moreCity 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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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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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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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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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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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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MCP Presents ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
The Minden Community Players invite the public to get back to normal and visit the theater with their production of
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