Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Kimball County Commissioners approved and signed a letter of support Tuesday for the Kimball Housing Hub for the GBSD (Ground Based Strategic Deterrent) Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning project. The prepared letter stated: “As Northrop Grumman works with the U.S. Air Force to prepare for and implement this project, the City of Kimball within Kimball County is uniquely poised to provide the ideal location for a housing hub.” The letter continued, “The City of Kimball has experience with the challenges such a hub create, and i...
A spirited campaign season in Kimball and Banner counties is winding down as the Election Day nears next Tuesday, Nov. 8. With this time frame in mind, Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen outlines below what to expect at the polls for the General Election. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Check Your Voter Registration And PollingPlace You can check the status of your voter registration and the location of your polling place by contacting your county election office or logging onto www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/ If you vot...
Kimball schools Superindent Trevor Anderson, in the top photo, sported the "Joe Dirt" look during Halloween festivities Monday at the junior-senior high school. In the lower photo, downtown was absolutely packed for the trick-or-treat parade that returned after a couple of years away due to you know what. Some estimated the crowd at 300 or more, judging from the amount of candy handed out. This line above passes along the east side of the Observer office. See more Halloween photos on Page...
Well, here we are in November, and this year is a special November because it is an Election Year! Man will I be glad when that is over with. Bet a few of you feel that way also! Voting will take place here at the courthouse from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8th. Remember this quote by George Jean Mathan “ Bad Officials Are Elected By Good Citizens Who Don’t Vote.” So get out there, make a difference! Welcome to new community members Tee & Abby Cross and family. Before all of that, though, we have two new art shows at the Western Nebrask...
Students and instructors from Banner County and 28 other high schools met near Gering to compete in State Land Judging Oct. 19. The North Platte Natural Resources District partnered with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to host the annual competition. With towering bluffs rising to the north, students judged in a dryland corn field southwest of Wildcat Hills Recreation Area. Land Judging is a high school competition that challenges students to gain a better understanding of soil s...
Dorothy E. Brothers, 99, of Dix, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Cremation has been held and graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2022 in the Kimball Cemetery with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Dorothy's Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to Prairie West Church at P.O. Box 394, Potter, Nebraska, 69156 or the Coyote Caller a... Full story
Lawrence Egging, 89, of Gurley passed away late Wednesday evening, October 26, 2022 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2022 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Celebrant being Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt and Concelebrants being Fr. C.P. Varghese and Fr. Martin Egging along with the Priests of the Grand Island Diocese. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery with military honors provided by United States Army Honor Guard, V.F.W.... Full story
In the top photo, Amber Wilke, Colton Boren and Krystal Wilke with AW Laser Art handed out candy to over 250 kids and adults at the Trunk or Treat Halloween event at Kimball High School on Oct. 29. In the middle photo, FirsTier Bank opened up its candy vault at Trunk or Treat. And in the lower photo, taken by Daria Anderson-Faden, trick-or-treaters make their way through downtown,... Full story
Here's a look back at the Fall 2022 seasons to build on for the Longhorns football, volleyball and cross country teams. Lady Longhorn volleyball coach Jeri Ferguson said if she could change anything about the season, it would be the record, 4-22. She feels they did everything right, including volleyball time over the summer, worked hard all season, and had great senior leadership. She continued to explain that there were so many sets and games right where they could have gone either way.... Full story
Kimball head football coach Darrell Howitt had 37 kids attend a meeting for football next year. He said he was excited about the future and the community support was incredible. As for this year, Howitt said, "It was great to just get the kids out on the field. We knew we were going to be behind the gun as far as things go, but to get on the field and get some experience under our belts, I am proud of the upperclassmen that stepped up and helped us be able to turn the lights on, on Friday...
CROSS COUNTRY Although no member of the Kimball cross country team qualified for state this season, coach Tiffany Johnson said that each team member improved and got better each meet. Johnson will lose one team member to graduation, Xavier Thomas-Lewis. Thomas-Lewis improved, worked hard, and had a good attitude. We will miss him." The entire team is a good group to work with. They are capable of more than they imagine. Johnson knows the juniors will step up into a leadership positions. Those...