Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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What a difference a few rains and 200 new water sprinkler heads have made at Four Winds Golf Course from mid-July to the first part of September. According to Four Winds Grounds Superintendent Jeremy Williams, rain came at a critical time to help the golf course staff as it worked to improve conditions that caused portions of the course to burn out due to failing sprinkler heads. The new sprinkler heads have been installed and some fairways have been reseeded....
It’s budget making time for the city of Kimball. Much of City Council’s regular Sept. 3 meeting zeroed in on the budget. Next came the council’s Sept. 10 budget workshop. At the regular meeting, Mayor John Morrison discussed the 3 options for the 2024-25 proposed mill levy property Taxes. 1) Max Out Tax Request, Levy Decrease. 2) Leave Levy the Same, Max Tax Request increase of $117,070. 3) Max Out Tax Request, Levy Increase. The Mayor explained that he would like to share real life numbers. A home valued at $310,000 previously had a city tax o...
The Kimball County Commissioners last week approved a service that provides the recorder on the sheriff’s office radio and phones. The commissioners voted to approved and authorized commission chairman Rich Flores’ signature on the the agreement betweeen Voice Products Service LLC and the sheriff’s office . The deal is for 2024 through 2025 at a cost of $4,224.36. In other business, the commissioners: • Discussed Kimball County Visitors Center operations and confirmed that the center will close Oct. 15. • Approved was the Kimball County at...
Weekly, usually on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, a team of Kimball Health Services employees enjoys supper at the Indian Plate restaurant in Kimball. Amandeep Basra opened the Indian Plate restaurant in August 2023. Stepping into the Indian Plate is akin to a brief journey to India, where you can immerse yourself in their culture, history and, of course, the delectable cuisine. Basra, with his warm hospitality, guides newcomers with food suggestions, making them feel like part of his family....
Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 steam engine drew quite the crowd when it passed through Kimball on its "Heartland of America" tour that continues this week in the Midwest. The iconic locomotive departed Aug. 28 from its base in Cheyenne and has passed through Nebraska and Iowa to Illinois, where it proved to be a popular attraction this week at train stations and crossings along its route. Coming up are stops in Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. The Big Boy is the last...
I have been hearing a term a lot lately: “digital citizenship.” I wanted to understand what exactly this is and why it is important. I learned more on this subject and felt it was worth sharing with you. What is digital citizenship? Put simply, it is the way we conduct ourselves in the online community. Growing up, we were all taught the value of being a good citizen. Our words and our actions can have an impact, and through these, we support each other in the community we live in. But being a good digital citizen is also important and is mor...
Banner County School students Shawnie Mason, Makynna Boettcher, Jackson Onstott, George Teeple, Luke Olsen and Kambrie Loutzenhiser earned their way to the Nebraska State Fair to compete as a team in the Quiz Bowl and ended up receiving third place. Each student then competed in these independent tests: grammar, science, math, spelling and social studies. Shawnie Mason placed third in spelling. The students also explored Kearney, Grand Island, and all the fair had to offer. Mrs. Groves and Mrs....
Good morning! Still warm, but a little taste of Fall in the early morning and at night. I saw a post the other day that said some stores want us to put up our Christmas tree while eating turkey and trying on Halloween costumes at the same time! That pretty much describes this time of year. Here at home we have better things to do, like watch varsity volleyball here at home tonight at 5 p.m. as they take on Hemmingford and Leyton. Good luck girls! Friday the 13th there is No School. However, the middle school and varsity cross country teams...
The Observer this week again showcases grand and reserve champions from the 2024 Kimball-Banner County Fair. This is the second half of the list. Congratulations to all! Isaac Olsen • Unsighted Archery Senior – Grand Champion • Sighted Archery Senior – Reserve Champion Luke Olsen • Unsighted Archery Intermediate – Grand Champion • Dinner Rolls – Reserve Champion Tate Olsen • Western Horsemanship Intermediate – Reserve Champion O'Rourke, Jade • Poulty Showmanship Senior – Reserve Champion Theodo...
Rose Marie Anderson, 97, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Following her wishes, cremation has been held and Rosary service was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. and a Memorial Service followed at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Rose Marie's Tribute Wall and share... Full story
Glen D. Bivens, 60, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Cremation has been held and Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Jeffery Warner officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Kimball Cemetery following the memorial service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Glen's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Glen's... Full story
Coral Lynnette Blind, age 71, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Klamath Falls, OR, just shy of her 72nd birthday. Born on September 5, 1952 in Ft, Morgan, CO to Perry and Dorothy Castor. Coral was a loving, kind woman with a great sense of humor and was deeply devoted to her faith. Coral grew up in Kimball, NE graduating from Kimball County High School in 1970. She married Roy Blodgett and through this marriage they were blessed with two sons, Scott and Shawn. After their divorce, Co... Full story
Benita Mary (Hausmann) Williams May 27, 1943 – Sept. 3, 2024 Benita was born to Alvin and Regina Hausmann in Spencer, Nebraska. When she was 7 years old, she went to Alliance, Nebraska to live with her grandparents so that she could attend St. Agnes Academy. After graduation, she attended Saint Mary's at Omaha in the nursing program. Buford Louis Williams July 24, 1936 – Sept. 3, 2024 Bu was born to Buford and Margaret Williams in Alliance, Nebraska. He graduated from St. Agnes Academy and the... Full story
With a comfortable win now under their belts, the Kimball Longhorns get another home game opportunity this Friday – but it will be quite the challenge. Here come the Irish of North Platte St. Pat's. Game time is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Keith Staehr Field. The Longhorns evened their record at 1-1 with a 54-26 win Saturday with an eight-touchdown performance against the visiting Bayard Tigers. Senior Noe Trevino led the way with five touchdowns, while the defense contained Bayard much of the g...