Trustees Discuss Clinic Entrance Slope Correction Options
During the punch list walkthrough of the clinic entrance renovation, ADA slopes were found to be out of compliance and
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JML Introduces 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Jensen Memorial Library is encouraging parents to foster a love of reading in their young children by participating in the
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MPD Here To Serve, Protect, And Be A Good Neighbor
The Minden Police Department has implemented a community oriented policing strategy that focuses on building relationships within the community they
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Now Available To General Population
Kearney County Health Services, in cooperation with Two Rivers Public Health Department, is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to the general
Read moreCounty, Municipalities, And Villages To Receive Stimulus
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan approved last month by Congress and President Biden will distribute stimulus funds to city,
Read moreWinther Foundation Awards $150,750.00 In Grants
The Nels and Lucille Winther foundation Board of Directors held its annual meeting on February 18, 2021. Larry Wilcox of
Read moreUpcoming Town Hall For Housing Study/Grants
The results of the Minden Housing Study will be presented on Tuesday, April 6th, at 6 pm at the Minden
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Triplet Bull Calves Born On Homestead Farms
Jim and Andrew Jensen of Homestead Farms in Minden are no strangers to multiple births among their herd with more
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Kahle Elected Nebraska Association Of Fair Managers President
State and County Fairs bring people together with exhibits, livestock shows, and entertainment, but none of that is possible without
Read moreCity Council Tables Decision On Hillcrest Avenue Parking
The Minden City Council tabled an agenda item regarding an ordinance that would designate a no parking area on Hillcrest
Read moreSupervisors Sign Quad Cities Aid Agreement, FEMA Grant Approved
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met March 16 with a short agenda. Emergency Manager Craig Lupkes began the meeting
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Minden Police Department Focuses On Community Policing
From visiting Minden Public Schools to building a Police Chaplain Corps and making an effort to connect with residents, Minden
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MOH Folding Minden Together
Minden Opera House is ‘Folding Minden Together’ with a legacy art project. Residents and visitors can come together to commemorate
Read moreBoard Reaffirms Return To School Resolution
Several citizens took advantage of the public comment segment of the March 8 Minden Public Schools Board of Education March
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KCHS Service Line Grows With Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic
The services offered at Kearney County Health Services continue to grow in an effort to provide well rounded quality care
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Supervisors Hold Public Hearings, Open Bids
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors began the March 2 regular meeting with a public hearing to vacate Lot #1
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Council Approves COVID-19 Spring-Summer Activity Policy
Stan Clouse and Jamie Becker from NPPD attended the March 1 regular Minden City Council meeting to explain upcoming NPPD
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Minden Speech Team Concludes Regular Season
Southwest Conference, a rescheduled meet in Aurora, and the final regular season meet in Holdrege kept the Minden Speech team
Read moreCOVID-19 Vaccine Update
Kearney County Health Services is searching for Kearney County residents age 65 and over interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
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CLJMS Presents ‘Whippet Alone’
March 16 with be glamor and glitz for the C.L. Jones Middle School 7th & 8th grade Journalism and Linguistics
Read moreBlue Jeans & BBQ Set For March 19
Initially, this event started to bring the community together and salute agriculture. Blue Jeans & Barbecue has evolved and made
Read moreTrustees Approve Purchases, Hear Vaccine Updates
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met February 23. Two purchase requests were presented to the board under
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Tuesday Nights Are For Christmas City Cornhole
Tuesdays have become a lot more exciting in Minden since Thomas and Allyson Sinsel introduced Christmas City Cornhole Leagues at
Read moreCounty Supervisors Hold One & Six
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for the County One & Six Year Road Plan during
Read moreCouncil Works Through Full Agenda
The Minden City Council had a full agenda to work through during the February 16 regular meeting. Several of the
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Hardenbrook Family Makes The Most Of Winter With Backyard Ice Rink
Many Kearney County residents are anxious for the weather to warm and the snow to melt, but ten year old
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Lupkes Settling In As Kearney County Emergency Manager
Following the resignation of Jeff England as the Kearney County Emergency Manager in October, the County began its search for
Read moreSchool Board Approves Teacher Contracts Pending Background Check
The Minden School Board covered a lot of ground during the February 8 regular meeting including filling teaching vacancies for
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COVID-19 Numbers Improve Across The TRPHD District
Community leaders held a conference call on February 1 to coordinate and share information regarding the ongoing coronavirus situation. Two
Read moreCity Council Approves Updated COVID-19 Policy
Mayor Ted Griess paid tribute to Minden Fire Chief Tom Brown and 21 members of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department
Read moreMinden, Axtell And Wilcox-Hildreth FFA Attend Contests
Wilcox-Hildreth, Axtell, and Minden FFA Chapters competed in FFA District Leadership Development Contests on February 2 in Aurora. Results are
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Axtell Churches Introduce Outdoor Food Pantry
The Axtell Outdoor Community Food Pantry was introduced to the community in January by the local ministry. Serving as a
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Minden Band Parents Raising Funds For New Uniforms
The Minden Band Parents are on a mission to help the Minden High School band better represent the school with
Read moreTrustees Hear Vaccine Distribution Updates
Coronavirus vaccine distribution was discussed during the January 27 meeting of the Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees. Second
Read moreMinden Speech Team Off To Good Start
Technology is making the 2021 speech season possible while ensuring safety for students, coaches, and judges in an activity that
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Whippet Champion Wall Updated And Relocated
The Whippet Champion Wall has been upgraded and relocated to its new home in the Minden High School commons area
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Council Approves Garber Avenue Underpass Repairs
The Minden City Council took action to make improvements to the underpass on Garber Avenue during the January 19 regular
Read morePaving Project Receives No Bids
Bids for the S Road and 500 Block road project were scheduled to be opened during the January 19 regular
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Something For Everyone At J-Z Bargains & Treasures
J-Z Bargains & Treasures in Minden opened its doors on December 18. Owners Joy and Zane Schaefer invite customers to
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New MPS School Board Members Sworn In
Andy Craig, Katie Sinsel, and Cody Krull took their oath of office and joined Kevin Raun, Rusty Rhynalds, and Justin
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Courier 2020 Year In Review: Part 3
Kearney County fell into a ‘new normal’ during the Fall and Winter months of 2020. Residents persevered through a spike
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Supervisors Reorganize
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met twice last week. A regular meeting was held on January 5. Newly elected
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Courier 2020 Year In Review: Part 2
During the Spring and Summer of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic crept closer to home and strict guidelines were put in
Read moreCouncil Urges Public To Wear Masks With Resolution
The Minden City Council considered a resolution to encourage citizens to wear masks during the first regular meeting of the
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Rosebowl Theater Installing New Seats
*Editor’s note: This article is a combination of two articles written by the Franklin County Chronicle and republished with their
Read moreMPD Recovers Stolen Vehicle
On January 5, 2021, Officer Steve Kerns with the Minden Police Department located a vehicle with fictitious license plates parked
Read moreWellness Clinic Moving Into Renovated Space At KCHS
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met December 30 with two new business agenda items. A rooftop unit
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Minden Courier 2020 Year In Review Part 1 of 3
2020 may be the year that everyone wants to forget, but the last 12 months have also been full of
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Local Healthcare Workers Receive Moderna Vaccine
Distribution of a vaccine against COVID-19 has begun with the initial phase offering the vaccine to health care personnel and
Read moreNo Mask Mandate For Minden At Council Meeting
Several members of the public attended the December 21 Minden City Council meeting to have their opinions heard as the
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