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  • Will Kimball's Titan 1 Missile Project Take Off?

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    A fond memory for many in the community, the Titan I Missile at Gotte Park, has seen its better days. Though in a state of disrepair, members of the community are ready and willing to move forward to find a solution. A meeting has been arranged for this Friday, June 28, at the Eagles at 6 p.m. to discuss the next step for this community wide project. Everyone who is interested is invited to come. The question remains if the community of Kimball can come together to create a plan of action in the...

  • Hundreds Of Cyclists Roll Into Kimball

    Jun 27, 2019

    In less than 24 hours the 467 Tour de Nebraska riders, friends, family, and support staff were in and out of Kimball but their impact will last a bit longer for Kimball and the riders will have seen the beauty of western Nebraska. Motels were full of riders and family members not up for the camping experience. First Interstate, Days Inn and Motel Kimball were full and Super 8 was near capacity. A few individuals hit the Four Winds Golf Course after their ride into town from Sidney, while other h...

  • TAi Chi For The Young At Heart

    Daria Andersen-Faden|Jun 27, 2019

    Roberta Marshall, 88½, has been a participant of the Tai Chi class for "several years". Roberta, a resident of Vista Villa said, "It is good for bones and muscles" and "I hear it helps with balance." Roberta and the rest of the Tai Chi class meet Wednesdays, 12:05 p.m. at the Senior Center. Their instructor, Charlotta Young, teaches the class for free. Charlotta said "You have someone who will come and do it with you, because the truth is we all kind of like movement and we realize that i...

  • KIMBALL GOod TO GO FOR 4th

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    It is that time of year again. The smell of the barbecue. The cool nights. Red, white and blue patterned across the community and on our friends' outfits. And all of the enjoyable events that come with the Fourth of July holiday. On the schedule for Kimball this summer include many familiar activities. "Fun on the Fourth at Gotte Park," 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. will include balloon animals, bucket truck rides, fire truck rides, outdoor games, a hot dog lunch, patriotic kids crafts, a watermelon feed...

  • Potter Car-Bowl Revs Up

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    Nearing the end of June already this year, locals are getting ready for the annual Potter Car-Bowl this Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29. Friday night will feature burgers and hotdogs at the Legion Hall at 6 p.m., followed by The History of Dating production at 7 p.m. hosted by Potter Melodrama and the Car-Bowl. From 8:30 to 10 p.m., get your dancing shoes on at the Pivot Lending Stage for In The Groove Duo street concert . Saturday is full of excitement, including a few new events,...

  • Katelynn Ann Koubek

    Jun 27, 2019

    It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynn Ann Koubek, age 25. She died unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. Her death leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends. Katie Annie, as her family called her, was born March 18, 1994, in Gothenburg to Peter and Susan Koubek. She was the baby of the family and never lost her free and child-like spirit. She was a modern gypsy, enjoying Mother Earth and the gifts of the outdoors. Camping, fishing, and being outdoors...

  • William L. "Bill" Booker

    Jun 27, 2019

    Grave side services will take place at 11:00 a.m. mountain time Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in the Kimball City Cemetery....

  • Daum Hopes To Win In Vegas At NBA Summer League

    Jun 27, 2019

    The talk of the town and in places far and beyond, this past week was: Would Kimball’s Mike Daum get drafted in the NBA draft? That didn’t happen, but all is not bad as Mike was signed by the Portland Trailblazers for their summer league play, which will run from July 5 through 15 in Vegas! The summer league play is mostly for rookies and second year players, but now Mike has an opportunity to show what he can do and you can bet Mike will give it his best shot – and he is very good with his shots. Not only does he have a chance at signi...

  • Scottsbluff Team 'Elevates' To Win Shaw

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    Yet again, Mother Nature had her way this past weekend for the Annual Andy Shaw Memorial Softball Tournament. Rain, wind, sun, more rain and more wind was in the weather for the two day tournament. Saturday morning got kicked off a little chilly, but the clouds moved east and the sun came out for a few hours, leaving some players with a small but "normal" Andy Shaw Memorial sunburn. Ten teams capped out the tournament bracket, including teams from Colorado Springs, Cheyenne, Gering, Scottsbluff,...

  • Cornhusker Games Torch Passes Through Kimball

    Jun 27, 2019

  • New Kimball County Highway Superintendent To Start July 1

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    Kimball County Highway Superintendent Dave Hottell is set to resign as of July 1, with Randy Bymer as the replacement. Hottell is ready for less mental stress in the workplace, he told the Kimball County Commissioners in the their last regular board meeting June 18. "I am ready to be back in a grader. The superintend job puts a lot of mental stress on a guy and I am ready to be an operator once again," Hottell said. Hottell is incredibly grateful for the amount of support the Board of Commissioners has offered him throughout his six years as...

  • Kimball City Council Approves Loan And Grant Changes

    Dakota Kuhns|Jun 27, 2019

    Changes are coming to grant programs within the City of Kimball. Changes include the Facade Grand Program and the Infrastructure Loan Program and one new program that was passed by City Council is a New Business Start Up Grant. Changes to the Façade Grant Program include: the cap was removed on the program, so grants will be given on a case-by-case basis with no cap on the project amount. Along with changes to the cap the match amount part of the grant has also been altered. It was 50/50 with a $4,000 cap and it now offers community...

  • Local Man Transported On Second Felony Warrent

    Daria Andersen-Faden|Jun 27, 2019

    An arrest warrant out of Laramie County, Wyoming, was issued for Jarred Michael Neuhalfen of Kimball. The warrant was issued on June 20 as a result of a “failure to appear” for an arraignment on three felony charges in Laramie County. The charges included aggravated burglary with a deadly weapon and two theft charges for more than $1,000. Bond of $3,000 has already been posted for Neuhalfen....

  • Church In The Park To Begin

    Jun 27, 2019

    Are you looking for that open air church adventure -- beginning Sunday, June 30, the Kimball Ministerial Association will be providing a church experience in Gotte Park. Breakfast will be at 8 a.m., and the service will be complete with preaching and music at 9:30 a.m. Pastor Roger Gillming from the United Methodist Church will be preaching on the 30th. That service is open to all local folks. The Ministerial Association has set aside the last Sunday of every month for the church experience in Gotte Park....

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