Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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A trip to Greece for 24 Kimball High School students is coming together, according to social studies instructor Matt Shoup. The students will spend nine days in Greece in May of 2026. Mr. Shoup explained what better place to visit than the “birthplace of democracy.” With the parents meeting completed, the group has begun to plan fundraisers. Ideas for fundraisers include 50/50 raffles at basketball games, concessions at various events, and a Greek festival with food, culture, and entertainment. Recently, at the Christmas opening activities for...
Retiring Highway Superintendent Randy Bymer updated the Kimball County Commissioners on the road department at their meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The department is blading, mowing, and graveling where necessary. He assured the board that the bridge inspections had been completed and that the 120 motor grader with the oil pan issue was back home and working with no additional costs to the county. The new door in Kimball shop has been installed, but a recent November hire quit, so Bymer is hunting and advertising for another individual to... Full story
Now it's official. The Christmas season has arrived in Kimball following the parade and other activities in the city last Saturday. Above, Santa and Mrs. Claus talk some serious business with important visitors during their special appearance at the fire hall soup supper. More Christmas activities are in the works. See the Kimball Area Upcoming Events Calendar on Page A2....
Kathy Walker began donating blood many years ago when her mother was hospitalized. "I give blood because it's a way I can help someone in their time of need," she said during Monday's community blood drive at The Sagebrush. Kathy is a double red donor, meaning she gives a concentrated dose of red cells, the part of your blood used every day for those needing transfusions as part of their care. This type of donation separates your red blood cells from the other blood components, and then safely... Full story
Good morning! Here we are in the first week of December and my grass is still green as can be. I used to want snow for Christmas, but in the last few years I would rather just skip winter and go into spring with showers. Any moisture is appreciated though, since it has been so dry for so long. Today, Thursday December 5th, it is storytime at the Scottsbluff Library at 10 this morning and again at 3 p.m. This evening is the open house at the Western Nebraska Arts Center for “Orchestrated Stability” by Charlotte Ingram between 5 and 7 p.m. Thi...
Mary Anne Belgum, a beloved nurse and devoted family member, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2024 at her home in Lakewood, Colorado. Graveside services will be held in the Dix Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with Pastor Ward Snyder officiating. Memorial services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Kimball following the graveside services. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Mary's Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family.... Full story
Patricia "Pat" Jane (Dindinger) Wiekhorst, 90 years old, beloved wife, devoted mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend passed away on November 20, 2024, at Kimball County Manor in Kimball, NE, after a long full life. Services were held at the Prairie West Church in Potter, NE on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Inurnment took place in the Potter Cemetery in Potter, NE. In lieu of flowers...
A fun and exciting basketball season is in store for the Kimball fans as both the guys and gals teams appear motivated offensively and defensively and ready to play some great basketball. In the Jamboree on Monday evening, Kimball played Alliance in the Nebraska Hall of Fame Game – technically considered a scrimmage. Girls Game With no senior leadership, the three juniors – Joey Perry, Grace Moore and Aubrey Culek – did everything possible to try to win the game but came up short, 41-30. The L...