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
Read moreTree Trimming Begins On Brown Avenue January 4
Beginning Monday, January 4, 2021, Benson Tree Service will be trimming trees along Highway 10/Brown Avenue from 8th Street to
Read moreMPS Prepared With Remote Learning Plan
Minden Public Schools has successfully maintained in person learning through the Fall semester. While their goal is to continue this
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County Supervisors Appoint Lupkes New Kearney County Emergency Manager
Retiring Kearney County Supervisor William Pittner was honored for his service during the December 15 regular meeting of the Kearney
Read moreMPS Says Farewell To Outgoing School Board Members
The last Minden Public Schools Board of Education meeting of the year was held on December 14. The meeting was
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Jensen Memorial Library Full Of Festivity
Jensen Memorial Library is bringing Christmas cheer to patrons with several fun activities. Santa’s elf, Jensen, has been up to
Read moreCOVID Situation Improves, Leaders Still Cautious
Community leaders were positive yet cautious during the December 14 community call regarding COVID-19. Representatives from Two Rivers Public Health
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Minden Jazzercise Finds A Home
When Jazzercise was brought to Minden in 2016, classes were held at The Windmill. The business has changed locations over
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Historical Society Seeks County Support For Museum Repairs
Jane Kuehn, president of the Kearney County Historical Society, spoke to the Kearney County Board of Supervisors during the December
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Council Reorganizes, Talks Covid
The Minden City Council held its first regular meeting of the month on December 7. After taking action on consent
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The Rusty Star Company Promises Unique Shopping In Downtown Minden
Shopping opportunities in Minden expanded on December 4 when the Minden Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Rusty Star Company with
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Agriculture Education And FFA Return To Minden
Minden Public Schools is excited to announce the return of the Agriculture Education and FFA to Minden High School. The
Read moreUV-C Light Disinfect Unit Purchase Approved
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees had one piece of new business on the November 25 regular meeting
Read moreWilcox-Hildreth FBLA/FFA Set Mark In Food Drive 2020
This year the FBLA and FFA set out to achieve an amount of food never collected before to donate to
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Kearney County Giving Day Nears $60,000 In Donations
While the official Kearney County Giving Day 2020 was Thursday, November 19, additional donations have continued to come in on
Read moreCommunity Leaders Plead With Public To Wear Masks
A plea for the public to wear masks was the common theme from community leaders during the November 24 conference
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MHS One Act Play Production
The Minden High School One Act team performed on its home stage three times in just a short time. A
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County Supervisors Look To Reduce Courthouse Traffic Flow Again
Plans to reduce traffic flow in the courthouse were announced during the November 17 regular meeting of the Kearney County
Read moreCouncil Receives Condemnation Status Updates
The November 16 regular Minden City Council meeting agenda was dominated by status updates on orders of condemnation for three
Read moreGoodfellows Begin Their 2020 Christmas Giving Drive
The Kearney County Goodfellows begin their drive for the 2020 Christmas season. We will be accepting cash donations at any
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Kearney County Community Foundation Ready For Kearney County Giving 2020 Day Nov. 19
Kearney County Giving Day is November 19. Five local non-profit organizations are participating in the online promotion initiated by the
Read moreGovernor Ricketts Changes DHMs
Governor Pete Ricketts announced changes to the statewide Directed Health Measures that took effect on November 11. The measures are
Read moreMPS Board Approves Audit, HVAC Project
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education had only two action items on the November 9 regular meeting agenda. The
Read moreChristmas Traditions Schedule Of Events
The Minden Chamber of Commerce and its partners have planned several events to brighten the holiday season. Face masks and
Read moreMiss Christmas City 2020 Nominees
The Minden Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for Miss Christmas City 2020. The community is encouraged to vote
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Axtell Community School’s New Weight Room Project Selected For Challenge Grant
The Axtell Community Fund is proud to announce that Axtell Community School’s new weight room project is the recipient of
Read moreLaw Enforcement Reminds Public Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts November 16
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches and more drivers travel to see family and friends, Minden Police Department is reminding all
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Veterans Memorial To Be Built At Fredericksburg Cemetery
The Fredericksburg Cemetery Board of Directors has decided to build a memorial to honor the Veterans who are buried in
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Donations To Axtell Community Fund During Kearney County Giving Day Have Double Impact
Local non-profit organizations are dedicated to improving the communities in Kearney County and the quality of life for those who
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Kearney County Election Results
Kearney County experienced its highest voter turnout in recent history for the 2020 General Election with 80 percent of registered
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Supervisors Select CEI For Courtroom Technology Upgrades
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met November 3. County Attorney Melodie Bellamy presented three bids for courtroom technology updates.
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MHS Presents ‘The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz’
The Minden High School One Act team attended the Ord Play Production Festival on November 9 to begin the play
Read moreJensen Memorial Library To Hold Ribbon Cutting And Open House
A new meeting and community room will be on display when Jensen Memorial Library hosts a ribbon cutting and open
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Council Approves Notice To Proceed With Condemnation
Mayor Ted Griess offered congratulations and thanks to the newest member of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department, Doug Maloley, during
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First Bank Kicks Off Kearney County Day Of Giving With $4,500 Donation
The Kearney County Day of Giving kicked off a little early but in a big way by First Bank and
Read moreTwo Rivers Public Health Department Risk Dial At Elevated Level
Community leaders held a conference call on November 2 to discuss the continued pandemic. The Two Rivers Public Health Department
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74th Annual Light Of The World Pageant Canceled
For Minden residents and visitors the holiday season means a downtown square illuminated by thousands of colored Christmas lights, the
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Kearney County Giving Day 2020 Spotlight: Minden Opera House
Kearney County Giving Day is November 19 and local non-profits are hoping for continued generosity from donors in a year
Read moreVeterans Day Events Set For Nov. 11
Like so many activities, events, and celebrations this year, there will be several changes to Veterans Day celebrations hosted by
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Minden FCCLA Club Refuses To Let COVID Restrictions Interfere With Leadership Activity
The Minden FCCLA chapter participated in the District 6 Virtual Leadership Conference (DLC) on October 7th. The event would typically
Read moreTrustees Approve Telemetry Equipment Purchase Order
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees met October 28. A proposal for the purchase of Telemetry equipment was
Read moreCaring Tree Sign Up Now Open
Sign up for the Caring Tree program for newborns through seniors in high school is now open. The intent of
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