Week of October 10, 2024
Week of October 10, 2024
The story of the Kimball Senior Friendship extends far beyond its physical location at 107 S. Oak St – more than 50 years into the past and a few blocks west to its first home. Back on March 2, 1971, a group of citizens at the request of Nebraska Gov. Exon met to establish a Senior Citizens Opportunity Center. Irma Elrod was chairman and Prestin Wright vice chairman. Other members of the elected committee were Lula Martin, Grace Powel and Lily Filer. The group had 73 members by March 17,...
The Kimball Volunteer Fire Department celebrated National Fire Prevention Week, observed from Oct. 6-12 this year, with its annual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Leading up to the event at the fire hall, community support for the department remained strong. KVFD's first open house was held in 2007, and this now-established successful community event continues to this day. This year's turnout was not immediately available, but more than 180 people attended last year. A light supper and...
Traveling parts of the state of Nebraska, Republican U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited Kimball and the Western Nebraska Observer for an interview Monday. She is seeking a third six-year term and facing off against registered Independent challenger Dan Osborn. Fischer outlined her recent official stops in Kimball, with elected Scottsbluff officials, in North Platte for an airport opening, and at meetings in Broken Bow and Ogallala. "So that is the job," she remarked. Fischer also touched on topics...
Ty Cook of Kimball heaves the sledge hammer in an attempt to do some destruction during the "Longhorns Football Smash a Car" event on Second Street during Farmer's Day...
Budgets for area governmental entities have been approved by their boards and submitted to the state. Here’s how the budget numbers break down for the city of Kimball, comparing the 2023-24 and 2024-25 budgets. Property Tax Request: $533,102.24 in 2023-24 and $743,113.56 in 2024-25. Valuations: $147,439,939.00 in 2023-24 and $179,818,174.00 in 2024-25. Municipal Levy: 0.361572 in 2023-24 and 0.413258 in 2024-25. Value Attributable to Growth: $2,081,295.00 in 2023-24 and $2,172,301.00 in 2024-25. Real Growth Percentage: 1.68 in 2023-24 and...
With two games left in the regular season, the Kimball Longhorns have the opportunity to improve their record and head into next year with momentum. Though the Longhorns have demonstrated grit and determination, never giving up despite facing tough opponents and lopsided scores. This Friday they travel to Sutherland for their final road trip. Sutherland is 1-5. They lost 26-6 to common opponent Hemingford. The Horns lost 68-20 to Hemingford. This could be a great match up. The final game of the regular season is against Morrill (0-6) on the...
The Lady Longhorns have only one home game left in the 2024 season. The Arena should be packed on Oct. 15 for the home JV/V game with Paxton. The team will travel for eight games beginning from Tuesday, Oct. 8, with a Triangular at Bayard, then on the 10th they play at Morrill. The season's remaining games are tournaments and triangulars throughout October. Subdistricts is scheduled for the end of October. Experience will pay off in the future as a young team is gaining in playing time and...
Banner County Wildcats volleyball player Karleigh Leslie hits the ball as teammates Karlye Dittbenner, Kyrie Roldan, Leeigh McGowan and Makynna Boettcher look on during last week's home match with South Platte. The Wildcats lost in three sets. Karleigh is a senior, while Karlye, Kyrie and Makynna are all freshmen. Leeigh is a sophomore. The Cats travel to Potter this Friday. See more Banner County sports on Page...
With two games left in the regular season, the Kimball Longhorns have the opportunity to improve their record and head into next year with momentum. Though the Longhorns have demonstrated grit and determination, never giving up despite facing tough opponents and lopsided scores. This Friday they travel to Sutherland for their final road trip. Sutherland is 1-5. They lost 26-6 to common opponent Hemingford. The Horns lost 68-20 to Hemingford. This could be a great match up. The final game of the regular season is against Morrill (0-6) on the...
Good morning! We have had some windy days here lately, but also some beautiful ones. Thankfully no fires. Those poor folks in Wyoming are sure getting more than their share. Hopefully they will begin to get it under control soon. Our middle school and high school cross country teams will be heading today to Sidney, where they will compete at the Hillside Golf Course. I believe my great niece will be competing there also. She is like her mom, a very good runner, and from Sidney, so pretty sure she will be there. Twelve schools besides Banner...
Eighty-four high school students from 10 schools, including Kimball and Banner County, met in Cheyenne County for the 2024 West Area Land Judging Contest on Oct. 2. On a beautiful fall day, students judged property owned by Susan Narjes. Mrs. Narjes is a strong advocate for agricultural education. Participants from the South Platte NRD included Kimball's team of Miles Anderson, Lane Cook, Nolan Cook, Trey Cook, Wyatt Cook, Clarika Hottell, Westen Hottell, Jarrett Schutz and Jax Toth. Kimball...
Kimball FFA members ride their float down 2nd Street in Kimball during the Farmer's Day Parade on Saturday, Sept. 28. The float treated parade watchers with a patriotic ag theme including flags, corn, wheat and hay bales. Kimball FFA has about 30...
