Stadler Implement Closing After Serving Area For 100 Years
After 100 years of serving the community as a local, family owned business, Stadler Implement of Minden is closing its
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Drainage Change Orders Top City Council Agenda
Mayor Ted Griess began the September 3 regular meeting of the Minden City Council by expressing his gratitude to Minden’s
Read moreSupervisors Hold Budget Hearing
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing for the 2019-20 fiscal year budget during the September 3
Read moreMPS Tax Request Stays Low For Second Consecutive Year
District 50-0503 will consider a proposed budget of just over $10.4 million next week. The budget proposal, which does not
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Extracurricular Participation On The Rise At Minden High
Students at Minden High School can choose to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities. The school’s goal
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Courier Has New Website
The Minden Courier website was recently upgraded. The new website makes contact, payments, and submissions easier for readers and advertisers.
Read moreTrustees Approve 2018-19 Audit
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees monthly meeting was held August 28. Randy Hoffman from Seim Johnson presented
Read moreMPS Receives Rebate To Make Bus Propane
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy Director Jim Macy announced the state is awarding over $2.6 million in rebates to
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Dazzlerz Bring The Cheer
Fall sports are starting and the Dazzlerz of Axtell and Wilcox-Hildreth are gearing up to cheer on their teams. Laurel
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Council Approves Change Orders For Streets, Sidewalk
The Minden City Council had change orders to consider for two City infrastructure projects during the August 19 regular meeting.
Read moreSupervisors Set Dates For Employee Flu Shot
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors had a meet and greet with USDA Wildlife Services Specialist Kyle Brown during the
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MPS Launches New App
Communication between schools, students, parents, and community members is easier than ever with the new MPS Whippets app and updated
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Wilcox-Hildreth Has New Administrators
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools will see a change in administration for the 2019-20 school year. Former principal Justin Patterson is the
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MPS School Board Approves Bus Barn Change Orders
A little more than one year after the Minden Public Schools bus barn burned down, construction of a new and
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Four Teachers Join Axtell Community School For 2019-20 School Year
Axtell Community School welcomed four new teachers and two paraprofessionals for the 2019-20 school year. Paras are Mandy Strolberg and
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Wilcox-Hildreth Schools Adds Five New Teachers To The Staff
Five new teachers have joined the educational team at Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools for the 2019-20 school year. The teachers shared
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East Elementary Welcomes Five To Teaching Staff
East Elementary in Minden welcomed five new members to the teaching staff for the 2019-20 school year. The educators shared
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Minden High Welcomes Five To Teaching Staff
Minden Public Schools welcomed five new teachers to the educational team at Minden High School for the 2019-20 school year.
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Sexton Rejoins Minden Dental Clinic
Minden Dental Clinic will host an open house to welcome Dr. Sarah Sexton and her family back to the community
Read moreSupervisors Open Motorgrader Bids
Motorgrader bids were opened during the August 6 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors. Representatives from the
Read moreCondemnation Hearings Held During August 5 City Council Meeting
The focus of the August 5 regular Minden City Council meeting was the safety and health of residents. Mayor Ted
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Street Projects Continue Moving Forward
Despite heavy rains that delayed the project’s start, the Minden 2019 Street Project remains on schedule. Progress is steady and
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Kearney County Fair Begins August 9
The Kearney County Fair will be held August 9-12 this year at the Kearney County Fairgrounds in Minden. The fair
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St. Paul Lutheran Youth Group Helped Camp Restore Detroit
The St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group of Minden returned last week from a mission trip in Detroit, Michigan. The
Read moreTrustees Approve Surgery Purchases
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their regular monthly meeting on July 31. There were two pieces
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Second Annual Tunes For Teammates Is August 16
On Friday, August 16, Minden TeamMates will host the 2nd Annual ‘Tunes for TeamMates’ fundraiser at the Minden Opera House
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Wilcox-Hildreth Breaks Ground On Additions
Wilcox-Hildreth students will have nearly 35,000 additional square feet in their school in the fall of 2020. On Thursday, July
Read moreCPR Certification Courses To Be Offered In Minden
Jozef Kuehn, NREMT and AHA instructor, is looking to offer Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED courses to Kearney County residents
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Strolberg Ready For Year Two In The Show Ring
With both a mother, Mandy, and father, Matt, who were in 4H in their youth, it was no surprise when
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4H Pushes Malcom To Be Her Best
The 4H organization provides hands-on learning experiences for its young members. Through a positive environment and with the guidance of
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Larsen Sisters Use 4H Values In Club And Beyond
Larsen sisters Emily, 15, and Kimberly, 10, are members of the KC Kids 4H Club. Emily is the club president
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Kuehn/Reichstein Receives Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award
Kearney County will have one recipient of the AKSARBEN Foundation and Nebraska Farm Bureau Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award. The 2019
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Council Approves Change Order For Paving, Drainage, And Water Project
The Minden City Council was joined at the July 15 meeting by Brian Friedrichsen of Olsson Associates to discuss a
Read moreUpland 125th Anniversary Celebration Is August 3
Upland will have its 125th Anniversary Celebration on August 3 and everyone is invited. The theme of the day is
Read moreFree Showing Of Ocean Of Grass August 2 And 3
Free will donation showings of Ocean of Grass: Life on a Nebraska Sandhills Ranch will be held August 2-3 sponsored
Read moreSupervisors Discuss Road Matters At Meeting
Although Kearney County was spared from the worst of the July 8 flooding, the heavy rains and flooding of adjacent
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Nielsen Attends Duke University TIP Summer Studies Program
Summer vacation is a time for kids to have fun and make memories before the school year begins again. Some
Read moreBoard Takes Proactive Action For Bond Refinancing
Heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings weren’t enough to delay the July 8 meeting of the Minden School Board of
Read moreJorgensen Selected To Be Inducted To 2019 Nebraska HOF
Greg Jorgensen, a 1973 Minden High School grad and an All-Big Eight and second-team All-American offensive guard for the Nebraska
Read moreSupervisors Revisit Employee Handbook Revisions
Revisions to the Employee Handbook were back on the Kearney County Board of Supervisors July 2 agenda. One department head
Read moreWater Distribution System Improvements Being Made With Paving Of Holland Street
In addition to the paving of Holland Street, construction also includes the replacement of 3 blocks of water main on
Read moreCouncil Discusses Residential Requirements For Employees
During the July 1 meeting of the Minden City Council possible changes to a resolution stating full-time City personnel on
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Minden Community Players Presents ‘The Treasure Of Shiver River’ July 19-21 & 26-28
The Minden Community Players will present “The Treasure of Shiver River” at Minden Opera House July 19-21 and 26-28. Audience
Read moreTrustees Approve Hematology Analyzer Purchase Order
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees had one new piece of business during the June 26 meeting. A
Read moreDahlgren Rides In 2019 Great Cycle Challenge
The 2019 Great Cycle Challenge encouraged cyclists from across the country to get on their bikes to raise money to
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Musical Programs Coming To Jensen Memorial Library July 11
The Summer Reading Program at Jensen Memorial Library is getting musical on July 11. Thad Beach will kick things off
Read moreSupervisors Adopt Resolution For Employee Handbook Revisions
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors were joined by County Department Heads during the June 18 regular meeting to discuss
Read moreFourth Of July Events For Area
Kearney County communities are gearing to celebrate Independence Day. Join in the festivities with these events and attractions.June 30AxtellAll American
Read moreCouncil Approves CDBG Budget Amendment
The June 17 meeting of the Minden City Council began with a note of gratitude from Mayor Ted Griess to
Read moreEllis Carries Pony Express Mail From Fort Kearny
Visitors gathered at Fort Kearny in the early hours of June 12 for a biscuit and gravy breakfast and to
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