2022 Primary Election Results
The 2022 Primary Election was held May 10 and 43.92% of Kearney County registered voters cast their vote. Unofficial results
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Summer Reading Program
The school year is coming to an end and libraries are preparing their Summer classes and events. The 2022 Summer
Read moreMPS Board Selects Architect
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education met at a later time on May 9 to allow board members and
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City Of Minden Planned Power Outage For Repairs
The City of Minden will have a planned city-wide power outage on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 3:00 pm to
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County Recognizes Lieske Retirement
Health and dental insurance rates were the topic of much discussion during the May 3 regular meeting of the Kearney
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Lorenz Is Axtell Community School Principal
Axtell Community School will welcome a new PreK-12 Principal for the 2022-23 school year. With more than a decade of
Read moreCity Ordinance Amending RV Parking
Minden Mayor Ted Griess opened the May 2 meeting of the Minden City Council with a message of thanks to
Read moreMobile Produce Pantry Location Change
Due to a trucking issue, the Community Action Food Bank Mobile Produce Pantry scheduled at the United Methodist Church in
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Erickson Qualifies For FBLA National Conference
Six members of the Axtell FBLA team attended the State Leadership Conference in April. Aubrie Erickson placed 5th in Insurance
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Open House To Be Held For Axtell Presbyterian Church Mural
The public is invited to view the recently completed mural at First Presbyterian Church of Axtell on May 7. The
Read moreFive In Race For Minden City Council South Ward
Name: Timothy Holman Age: 50 Name: Alyssa Schneider Age: 32 Name: Bennett Petersen Age: 31 Name: Ronald Keen Age: 50
Read moreThree In Kearney County Commissioner District 1 Race
Name: James E. Haws Age: 66 Name: Jason D. Sinsel Age: 45 Name: Joel T. Grams Age: 58 see May
Read moreMinden Awardeed $95,000 In Grant Funds To Offer Free Compost To Residents
The City of Minden was recently awarded $75,000 in grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy through
Read moreFive In Race For Minden City Council North Ward
Name: Jarvis Kring Age: 40 Name: Cassidy R. Lupkes Age: 47 Name: Curt Lupkes Age: 48 Name: Howard L. Maxon
Read moreCommissioner Race In District 7, Struss, Hofstetter On Ballot
Name: Tanna L. Struss Age: 41 Office Seeking: County Commissioner District 7 Name: Heath Hofstetter Age: 42 Office Seeking: County
Read moreRace For Treasurer In Kearney County Between Republicans Payne, Runions
Name: Jody Payne Age: 53 If incumbent, years served: 3 years as Treasurer, 3 years as Deputy Treasurer, and 9
Read moreCouncil Approves MWE II Pond Design
The Minden City council heard an update on the Minden West Estates II final plat, pond analysis, and Industrial Drive
Read moreSupervisors Hear Drug Court Update
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 19. Deputy Public Defender Jeff Ensz spoke to the supervisors regarding the
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MPS Presents ‘What A Knight’
On April 28-29, Minden Public Schools students will perform ‘What a Knight’ in the MPS Performing Arts Center. The musical
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Pickers Visit Pioneer Village
A production crew and stars from the History Channel program, “American Pickers” visited Pioneer Village in Minden last week. Stars
Read moreBoard Approves K-12 Language Arts Curriculum
The April 11 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education opened with Lisa Maulsby’s first grade class
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Pioneer Village Update
Minden residents may have noticed some changes being made at Pioneer Village. This is an update to share what we’ve
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Mayor Proclaims April 2-8 Week Of The Young Child
During his announcements at the April 4 Minden City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Griess informed the council and public he
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Supervisors Approve Special Use Permit For Blessing
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 5. The meeting began with County Assessor Jennifer Pittner asking the board
Read moreCouncil Approves Water Rate Increase During Special Meeting
The Minden City Council held a special meeting on April 6 to take action on franchise fees and water rates.
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Strong Named MPS Activities Director
The new Minden Public Schools Activities Director was announced during a special meeting of the MPS Board of Education on
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Epperson Plays Hockey In National High School Tourney
The Lincoln Junior Stars hockey team was invited to represent Nebraska at the National High School Hockey Tournament in Dallas,
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Minden Quiz Bowl Takes Second – Qualifies For State
The 34th Annual ESU #11 Senior High Academic Quiz Bowl was held on March 30th at the Nebraska Prairie Museum.
Read moreTrustees Discuss Legacy Health Care Records At Meeting
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees considered a proposal from MindsEye for legacy electronic health record repository during
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Pohl Named NRCSA Outstanding Principal Of The Year
Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) honors the excellence of dedicated faculty, administrators, and boards of member schools annually. Award
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McDonald Donates Original Paintings To MVFD
The Minden Volunteer Fire Department was recently given over 30 oil paintings that were completed by Becky McDonald of Minden.
Read moreCouncil Approves NPPD Projects
The Minden City Council met March 21. A public hearing for a resolution of necessity creating Storm Water Sewer District
Read moreThe Minden Courier Sold To Syndicate Publishing
For the last 28 years, Jim Edgecombe’s steady hand has been on the wheel of the Minden Courier. This year,
Read moreBoard Approves 2022-23 Calendar
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education and members of the public attending the March 14 meeting were treated to
Read moreSupervisors Hear RYDE Transit Update
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors had a very short meeting on March 15. Charles McGraw from RYDE Transit spoke
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Rupe Awarded National SAE Grant To Expand Project
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) projects are an integral part of agricultural education that allows students a hands-on experience in the
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Johnson Earns State FFA Degree
The FFA program is teaching the students of today how to be the leaders of tomorrow in agriculture. Members who
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Supervisors Hold One & Six Year Road Hearing
During the March 8 regular meeting of the Kearney County Supervisors, the board took care of regular business before opening
Read moreEntryway Upgrade Design Presented To City Council
Results from the entryway pilot study were revealed during the March 7 Minden City Council meeting. Community Planner Jennie Kozal
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CLJMS 2022 Short Film ‘Educators Infinity Year’
After five years, the C.L. Jones Middle School short film premier has become a project highly anticipated by students and
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Odvody Joins KCHS Med Staff
Kearney County Health Services has welcomed a new provider to its medical staff. Katie Odvody, PA started seeing patients in
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Minden Community Players Present ‘Grease’
Grease is the word at Minden Opera House as the Minden Community Players rehearse for their upcoming production of the
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Council Approves One & Six Year Street Plan
A public hearing for the City’s One and Six Year Street Plan was opened during the February 22 Minden City
Read moreTrustees Hear Reports
Clark Abrahamson introduced A.J. Dahlgren of Axtell to the Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees during the February 23
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School Board Approves Marching Band Uniform Purchase
The Minden High School marching band will be sporting a new look next Fall. The Minden Public Schools Board of
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Blue Jeans & BBQ March 18
Businesses and residents are invited to attend the Minden Chamber of Commerce’s Blue Jeans and BBQ Fiesta Friday, March 18
Read moreBoard Approves Two Resolutions
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met February 15. Zoning Administrator Joe Anderson presented an amended resolution for the administrative
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First Ag Sells To Nebraskaland Aviation
After 30 years in the fertilizer business, Gene Carstens and Rick Vlasin of First Ag are ready to retire. The
Read moreCouncil Moves Forward On Minden West Estates Phase 2
The Minden West Estates Phase 2 project is moving forward following a public hearing for the preliminary plat during the
Read moreSupervisors Select Motorgrader Bid
Weed Superintendent Joe Anderson spoke to the Kearney County Board of Supervisors during the February 8 meeting about the annual
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