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,
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City 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
Read moreSupervisors Hear Funding Requests
Representatives from several agencies attended the June 8 regular meeting of the Kearney County Board of Supervisors to submit budgets
Read moreResidents Speak Out Against Gilman Avenue Parking Restrictions
Several Gilman Avenue residents attended the June 7 regular meeting of the Minden City Council to share their displeasure with
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MHS Industrial Tech Department Awarded Rogers Foundation Grant
The Minden High School Industrial Technology Department has received a $20,000 grant from The Rogers Foundation to help with the
Read moreSeven From Minden FCCLA Headed To National Leadership Conference
Seven members of the Minden FCCLA will compete at the 2021 National FCCLA Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tennessee June 28
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308 Construction Ready To Help With Projects Big Or Small
Minden has a new construction company to help area residents with all their building visions become a reality. Sam Hansen
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MPS Board Vacancy Filled
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on May 27 to consider a resolution to fill
Read moreMinden Community Divided By Request For School Board Recall
Efforts made by one Minden resident to recall two school board members have divided the community. Candice Lantis filed to
Read moreKCHS Annual Golf Tournament June 10
Kearney County Health Services will host the 17th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 10 at Minden Country Club. The
Read morePheasants And Quail Forever Plan Event
Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever announce a new, outdoor event brought to central Nebraska. Participate in the State Habitat
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Memorial Day Special To World War II Veteran Roland Nyquist Of Axtell As He Nears 100
As a third generation Swedish immigrant homesteader in Kearney County, a UNL graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering,
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Dedication Held For Randy Wolfe Community Room
The Jensen Memorial Library Board began renovations on the public library in 2012. While substantial progress was made at the
Read moreForms Filed For Recall Of Two MPS Board Members
Actions have been taken by Candice Lantis to initiate a recall of two Minden School Board members. Lantis has filed
Read moreMemorial Day Local Events
Minden Monday, May 31 5:45 a.m. -— The Legion and VFW will be putting out large and small flags at
Read moreSupervisors Form ARPA Funds Committee
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met on May 18 with only a few items of business on the agenda.
Read moreCouncil Receives Update On First Street Drainage Improvement Project
Mayor Ted Griess read a proclamation declaring May as nurse’s month during the May 17 regular Minden City Council meeting.
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See The World, See The Wonder
When their dance classes were canceled due to the pandemic, Ed Randolph of Hastings and Bobbie Heitman of Minden focused
Read moreSinsel Attempts To Take Seat At School Board Meeting
The Minden High School media center was the site of conflict once again when former Minden School Board member Katie
Read moreCouncil Approves Generator Project Bid Specs At Meeting
The City of Minden has been working with Miller & Associates on a generator project to supply emergency backup power
Read moreSupervisors Support 2nd Amendment By Resolution
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors joined more than 60 other counties across the state in approving a resolution declaring
Read moreSinsel Removed From MPS Board Of Education
A special meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education held April 26 drew a large crowd with an
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MVFD To Show Purchases At 2021 Pancake Feed
The Minden Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual freewill donation Pancake Feed on May 8 from 7:00 -11:00 a.m.
Read moreKearney County Cleanup
The 2021 Kearney County Cleanup will be held May 7-8 sponsored by Kearney County and the City of Minden. Residents
Read moreTrustees Approve COVID Related Purchases
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees approved several purchases that will utilize stimulus funds during the April 28
Read moreCity Takes Action On Parking Near High School
At the beginning of the April 19 Minden City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Griess had two mayoral announcements to share.
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