Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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From 1775 to 1783, Americans fought their first war to gain independence. The thirteen "United Colonies" fought for their freedom and independence from Great Britain. During this war, the colonies declared their independence and became the United States of America in 1776. Ever since the nation's birth, Americans have been fighting to protect the freedoms and rights of their country. As a result, many lives have been lost, although not in vain. To thank those past and present for their...
The underpass project has evolved passed being a city, historical society, or downtown project. Federal funding is now in place and so the underpass is now a federal concern. City Administrator Daniel Ortiz, made it clear that the City of Kimball is not simply dealing with a city project anymore. “We’re dealing with regional and national historical societies as well as the Federal Highway Administration, Nebraska Department of Roads and a couple of other people have a role to play in this project now,” Ortiz said. Ortiz explained that, at th...
Panorama Point is Nebraska's highest point. It sits at 5,429 feet above sea level. The Highpointers Club has made a point to help with maintaining some of the high points around the country. Recently, they have taken an interest in Panorama Point. Dave Covill, Lead Director of the Highpointers Foundation, and John Mitchler, editor of the Highpointers Club quarterly newsletter and Chairman of the club's archives, installed a bench at Panorama Point on Friday May 9, 2014. The bench is made of...
For the first time ever the Cattlemen's Ball of Nebraska will be holding its annual event in the Panhandle. The ball, which was started in 1997 by a group of beef industry leaders, is held every year throughout different parts of the state serving as a way to raise funds for cancer research at the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. According to the organization's website, the donations for the 2013 event hosted in Paxton reached $2.12 million...