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
Read moreDowntown Improvement Underway
Work on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project started June 10. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado
Read moreMinden School Board Rejects Outdoor Facilities Project Bids
The grandstand and lighting renovation project at Kuper’s Field has been postponed as the Minden Public Schools Board of Education
Read moreDTR Sidewalk Project Has Begun
Work has started on the Minden Downtown Revitalization sidewalk project. The southbound driving lane and parking area of Colorado Avenue
Read moreCounty Approves Paying Sewer Bill
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors discussed a bill related to the sewer backup at the jail during the June
Read moreKCHS Offers Shared Medical Appointments
A new service line available at Kearney County Health Services offers patients with chronic disease a holistic treatment option to
Read moreDawg Days Are Coming June 22-23
The Minden Chamber of Commerce will be held on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The event will feature
Read moreDrive For Your School Event Set For June 23 In Minden
On Sunday, June 23 during the Dawg Days Car Show will be hosting a Drive For Your School event sponsored
Read moreSummer Lunch Program Starts June 3
The school year is over, but kids can still enjoy a free hot meal at East Elementary. Minden Public Schools
Read moreLibraries Preparing Activities For All Ages This Summer
Libraries across the country are encouraging patrons to explore their world and beyond with the Universe of Stories Summer Reading
Read moreSupervisors Approve Amended Budget
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors continued discussion relating to no sale tax foreclosures during the May 7 regular meeting.
Read moreAnderson Makes Metal Dugout Signs For MASC Ballfields
Minden High School sophomore Abigayl Anderson created a project in her Advanced Metals class that will benefit the Minden Area
Read moreAudit Report 2017 Presented To Council
The Minden City Council began their May 6 regular meeting with an audit report presentation for Fiscal Year 2017 by
Read moreMHS Textiles Receives New Quilting Machine
A new quilting machine was recently donated to the Minden High School Textiles class. The machine will allow students to
Read moreFiske And Schoone Headed To FCCLA National Conference
The Minden FCCLA will be represented at the National Conference in Anaheim, California this summer by freshmen Abby Fiske and
Read moreMinden Quiz Bowl Completes Successful Season
The Minden Quiz Bowl team has concluded its eight meet season. The team had a successful year winning five meets
Read moreTrustees Hear About New Service Line Senior Life Solutions
Information regarding the new Senior Life Solutions service line at Kearney County Health Services dominated the April 24 meeting of
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