Jordan Kohtz Joins KCHS Med Staff
Jordan Kohtz, APRN joined the medical staff at Kear- ney County Health Services on March 20. He will work with
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Commissioners Met March 21
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners met March 21 . County Attorney Melodie Bellamy spoke to the board about two
Read moreCouncil Approves Lot Layout Design
The Minden High School FFA Ag Issues team performed their state qualifying skit for the Minden City Council during the
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Axtell Area Oratorio Society Presents ‘Messiah’
The Axtell Area Oratorio Society, in its 65th year, will present a concert of selections from “Messiah”, written by George
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Mosaic in Axtell Plans Revitalization
AXTELL–Mosaic in Axtell has new energy and momentum through a revitalization under the leadership of a new executive director. There
Read moreDigging Deeper Into The Agronomy Career
Agronomy has been around and essential ever since farming has existed. It is the science of soil management and crop
Read moreKAAPA Ethanol Celebrates 20 Years
MINDEN – Maybe the best way to describe KAAPA Ethanol’s history is to start with the raw product. Corn first
Read moreWomen in Agriculture, Straightening the Curve One Woman at a Time
Women in agriculture control only about 7 percent of the farmland in the United States according to an article published
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JML Host Monthly Adult Craft Night
Jensen Memorial Library is giving their adult patrons a reason to look forward to Mondays, at least once a month,
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CLJ Short Film Premier ‘Night at the School’
The 2023 CLJMS short film premier of ‘Night at the School’ was well attended on March 14. Attendees enjoyed snacks,
Read moreMPS School Board Calls for Special Election
The March 13 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education was well attended by the public as
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Minden Speech Coach Wins Award
Minden High School Speech Coach Jeffrey Horner was selected as the 2022-2023 National Federation of State High School Association Outstanding
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Minden Speech Earns Awards
The Minden High School Speech Team placed 7th as a team at the NSAA Class B State Speech Meet in
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Midwest Meat Company Opens in Minden
The wait is finally over, Midwest Meat Company will open their doors for retail service on March 16. Owners Harold,
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Happy Days, A New Musical
The Minden Community Players are introducing a new generation to one of America’s favorite TV families with their production of
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Axtell Speech
The Axtell Speech Team completed the 2023 season on March 1 at the C2-5 District Speech Meet in Hebron. Bekah
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Minden Speech Qualifies Ten to State
The Minden High School Speech team earned the run- ner-up plaque at the B-5 District Speech Meet in Broken Bow
Read moreCommissioners Hold One & Six Year Road Hearing
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners took care of some regular busi- ness before opening a public hearing for the
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City Employees Recognized for Service
Sharon Hueftle from South Central Economic Devel- opment District spoke to the Minden City Council again about the Nebraska Affordable
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CLJMS 2023 Short Film ‘Night at the School’
‘Night at the School’, a short film created by Whitney Maulsby’s Journalism students, will premier on Tuesday, March 14 in
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Minden Speech Continues Successful Season
The Minden Speech Team was busy last week with the regular season coming to an end. The final regular meet
Read moreKearney/Buffalo County CASA 3rd Annual CASA Superhero Gala
Kearney, NE– Kearney/Buffalo County CASA is hosting its 3rd annual CASA Superhero GALA, Friday, April 7 at the Younes Conference
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Minden Booster Club Purchased Fully Automatic Timing System for Whippet Track and Field
Track season is about to begin and the Minden High School track and field team is getting ready with a
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MCP Presents: Happy Days, A New Musical
Practice is in full swing for the Minden Community Players upcoming production of ‘Happy Days, A New Musical’ at Minden
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Building Rehab Requires City Assistance
The old bank building on the corner of Fifth Street and Minden Avenue is on the market and two developers
Read moreTrustees Approve IT Penetration Testing Proposal
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on February 22. The single item of new
Read moreBoard of Equalization Considers Tax Exemptions
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners got right to business at their February 21 regular meeting. Weed Superintendent/Zoning Administrator Joe
Read moreMinden Chamber 8th Annual Blue Jeans & BBQ
The Minden Chamber of Commerce will host the eighth annual Blue Jeans and BBQ event on Friday, March 17 at
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Public Attends MPS Facilities Projects Open House
Minden Public Schools invited the community to attend an Elementary Facilities Project open house on February 8 & 13. An
Read moreSchool Board Approves Wage, Package Increases
The Minden FFA Ag Issues group presented their skit during the February 13 Minden Public Schools Board of Education meeting.
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Minden Speech Public Performance Night Feb 28
The public will have a chance to see the Minden Speech team perform their events from the season during a
Read moreCouncil Addresses Downtown Outdoor Seating
The Minden City Council met February 6. The council revisited outdoor seating dis- cussions that were initiated in September by
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Celebrate National Heart Health Month With KCHS
February is National Heart Health Month. Kearney County Health Services can help area residents with their heart health from prevention
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Local FFA Members Compete at LDEs in Aurora
Area FFA members competed in the Leadership De- velopment Events contest in Aurora on January 25. The students put their
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MOH Hosts Watch Party for ‘Wolfes Go West’
Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village was featured on History Channel’s American Pickers on January 25. While viewers across the country tuned
Read moreKCHS Trustees Elect Officers
The Kearney County Health Services Board of Trustees held their first monthly meeting of the year on January 25. The
Read moreCouncil Gets Update on School Resource Officer
The Minden City Council met January 17. Mayor Larry Evans gave an update on the hiring of an additional police
Read moreCounty Commissioners Approved Gravel Bids
The Kearney County Board of Commissioners had a full agenda for the January 17 regular meeting. Charles McGraw from RYDE
Read moreSchool Board Tackles First of Year Business
The Minden Public Schools Board of Education elected board officers during their first regular meeting of the year on January
Read moreCity Council Transfers Development Agreement With CN Minden to Foundry
The Minden City Council held a special meeting on January 11. The agenda included consideration of the purchase of a
Read moreMinden Speech Team Starts Season Strong
The Minden Speech team started their season on January 7 at the Adams Central Invite. “It was a great day
Read moreThe Minden Courier 2022 Year in Review Part 3
The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and news that filled 2022 in
Read moreCitizens Opposed to the Merger Meeting Moved to January 25
Considering the potential winter storm this week, Citizens Opposed to the Merger of Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District
Read moreAurora Cooperative Announces Summit and Annual Meeting Dates
Aurora Cooperative’s Summit and Annual Meeting will take place February 8-9, 2023 at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center in Grand
Read moreCNPPID Finalizes Long-Term Agreements
The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District (Central) recently finalized two long-term agreements to enhance groundwater recharge from its
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City Council Holds Condemnation Hearing
A public hearing for condemnation of the property located at the southwest corner of Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue was
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Commissioners Hold Reorganizational Meeting
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met for the last time on January 5, 2023. Tackling new business on the
Read moreThe Minden Courier 2022 Year in Review Part 2
The Minden Courier invites you to take one last look at the people, events, and news that filled 2022 in
Read moreWater Users Fight to Keep Local Control
A new nonprofit corporation has raised more than $225,000 in two months and has recruited more than 75 members in
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Minden TeamMates Welcomes New Coordinator
January is National Mentoring Month and the Minden TeamMates chapter is celebrating with a new program coordinator, mentor recognition, and
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