Whippets Punch 11 Tickets To 2022 State Track Meet
The Minden Whippets boys and girls track and field team concluded its 2022 pre-state meet season on May 10 traveling
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Cats Qualify 20, W-H One From Class D-6 District
The Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcon track teams competed on May 13 in the Class D-6 District Track and Field
Read moreMinden Golfers Fourth At Invite
The Minden Whippet boys golf team played in their final match of the 2022 regular season on May 13 traveling
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Richard Anderson
A Funeral Service for Richard A. Anderson was held on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Bethel
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Donald Nelson
Donald D. Nelson, 80, of Hildreth, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society – Colonial
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County Recognizes Lieske Retirement
Health and dental insurance rates were the topic of much discussion during the May 3 regular meeting of the Kearney
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Lorenz Is Axtell Community School Principal
Axtell Community School will welcome a new PreK-12 Principal for the 2022-23 school year. With more than a decade of
Read moreCity Ordinance Amending RV Parking
Minden Mayor Ted Griess opened the May 2 meeting of the Minden City Council with a message of thanks to
Read moreMobile Produce Pantry Location Change
Due to a trucking issue, the Community Action Food Bank Mobile Produce Pantry scheduled at the United Methodist Church in
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Erickson Qualifies For FBLA National Conference
Six members of the Axtell FBLA team attended the State Leadership Conference in April. Aubrie Erickson placed 5th in Insurance
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Schwenka Is SWC Champion, Dawgs Second As Team
The Minden Whippet boys golf team competed on Thursday in the 2022 Southwest Conference golf meet hosted by McCook and
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Minden Fourth And Fifth In Girls And Boys At SWC
The Minden Whippet track and field team competed in the 2022 Southwest Conference track and field meet on Tuesday, May
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Minden Trap Team Brings Home Hardware From Cornhusker Trapshooters
The Minden Trap Team attended the 52th Annual Cornhusker Trapshoot in Doniphan, NE on April 28-30, 2022. With over 900
Read moreAxtell Ends Year At Elm Creek Inv.
Axtell competed at the 10-team Elm Creek Invitational on May 6 in a tune-up for the district meet on May
Read moreFalcons Run At Alma Twilight
Wilcox-Hildreth was among the 11 teams at the Alma Twilight Meet on May 6 in the last meet before the
Read moreWhippets End Year At Cozad Invite, Placing Third
The Minden Whippet boys and girls track and field teams concluded their 2022 regular season schedule competing in the Cozad
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Barbara Roberts
Barbara K. Roberts, age 84, passed away on April 29, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by the love of her
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Marcie Holmes
Marcie Holmes, 68 of Kearney passed away May 3rd at her home surrounded by her family after several months’ battle
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Doris Jorgensen
Doris V. Jorgensen, 99, of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at CHI Health – Good Samaritan in
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Open House To Be Held For Axtell Presbyterian Church Mural
The public is invited to view the recently completed mural at First Presbyterian Church of Axtell on May 7. The
Read moreFive In Race For Minden City Council South Ward
Name: Timothy Holman Age: 50 Name: Alyssa Schneider Age: 32 Name: Bennett Petersen Age: 31 Name: Ronald Keen Age: 50
Read moreThree In Kearney County Commissioner District 1 Race
Name: James E. Haws Age: 66 Name: Jason D. Sinsel Age: 45 Name: Joel T. Grams Age: 58 see May
Read moreMinden Awardeed $95,000 In Grant Funds To Offer Free Compost To Residents
The City of Minden was recently awarded $75,000 in grant funds from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy through
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Minden Wins Holdrege Invite
The Minden Whippets golf team captured the Holdrege Invitational team championship on April 26 at the Holdrege Country Club in
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Axtell Boys, Girls Win 2022 FKC Track Championships
The Axtell boys won their seventh consecutive Fort Kearny Conference track and field meet and the Lady Cats also took
Read moreWhippets Fourth At McCook Inv.
The Minden Whippet golf team traveled to Heritage Hills in McCook to compete in the 12-team McCook Invite. Evan Smith
Read moreMinden Is Sixth At Beatrice Invite
The Minden Whippet golf team competed on April 25 in the Beatrice Invitational. Minden placed sixth in the Class B
Read moreMinden, Axtell And Falcons At Alma
The Minden Whippets, Axtell Wildcats and Wilcox-Hildreth Falcons golf teams competed in the 2022 Alma JV Golf Invite at the
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Glenn Wolfe
Glenn D. Wolfe, 75, of Minden, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at the Lancaster Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln.
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Betty Steinkruger
Betty J. Steinkruger, 77, of York, formerly of Franklin, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her home. Funeral
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Marjorie Wendell
Marjorie “Marj” L. Wendell, 90, of Kearney, formerly of Axtell, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at Mt. Carmel
Read moreFive In Race For Minden City Council North Ward
Name: Jarvis Kring Age: 40 Name: Cassidy R. Lupkes Age: 47 Name: Curt Lupkes Age: 48 Name: Howard L. Maxon
Read moreCommissioner Race In District 7, Struss, Hofstetter On Ballot
Name: Tanna L. Struss Age: 41 Office Seeking: County Commissioner District 7 Name: Heath Hofstetter Age: 42 Office Seeking: County
Read moreRace For Treasurer In Kearney County Between Republicans Payne, Runions
Name: Jody Payne Age: 53 If incumbent, years served: 3 years as Treasurer, 3 years as Deputy Treasurer, and 9
Read moreCouncil Approves MWE II Pond Design
The Minden City council heard an update on the Minden West Estates II final plat, pond analysis, and Industrial Drive
Read moreSupervisors Hear Drug Court Update
The Kearney County Board of Supervisors met April 19. Deputy Public Defender Jeff Ensz spoke to the supervisors regarding the
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Falcons Compete At Arapahoe Invite
Wilcox-Hildreth was among the 11-team field at the Arapahoe Invitational on April 20. The Falcon girls (38) were fourth behind
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Minden Second At Wild Horse
The Minden Whippet golfers traveled to Gothenburg on April 21 to compete in the 13 team Gothenburg Invite at Wild
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Axtell Boys Win Team Title, Girls Second At Overton Inv.
Axtell’s boys were again dominant and the Lady Cats finished a strong second at the eight-team Overton Invitational held this
Read moreWhippets Fourth, Seventh At Centennial
The Minden Whippets track and field team traveled to Utica on April 19 to compete in the Centennial Invitational. The
Read moreFries Wins At Track & Field Festival
The Minden Whippet track and field team sent several participants to the 2022 Nebraska Track and Field Festival held in
Read moreNordhausen Sets School Record At Bader Inv.
Axtell sent some athletes to an all-class meet at Lexington (the Don Bader) on April 22. No team scores were
Read moreWhippets Send Participants To Gothenburg/Brady Invitational
The Minden Whippet track and field team sent participants to the Gothenburg/Brady Invite on April 19 held in Gothenburg. Minden
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Eunice Adam
Eunice Ann (Fritson) Adam of Franklin died April 17, 2022 in Kearney. Services will be 10:00am Thursday, April 21st, 2022
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Susan Kruger
A Memorial Service for Susan F. Kruger will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at the
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MPS Presents ‘What A Knight’
On April 28-29, Minden Public Schools students will perform ‘What a Knight’ in the MPS Performing Arts Center. The musical
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Pickers Visit Pioneer Village
A production crew and stars from the History Channel program, “American Pickers” visited Pioneer Village in Minden last week. Stars
Read moreBoard Approves K-12 Language Arts Curriculum
The April 11 regular meeting of the Minden Public Schools Board of Education opened with Lisa Maulsby’s first grade class
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Pioneer Village Update
Minden residents may have noticed some changes being made at Pioneer Village. This is an update to share what we’ve
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Marsh Beck Invitational
The Minden Whippet track and field team competed on April 12 hosting the five team Marsh Beck Invitational at Kuper
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