Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Four Winds Golf Course superintendent Jeremy Williams reminisced on the golf course water troubles of the past year: "It was a perfect storm of terrible weather, not much rain, sprinklers . . . Oh, it has just been a nightmare." Late last summer, gravel began to infiltrate the course's water system, plugging up many of the almost 1,000 sprinklers. Williams said he thought there was a leak in the system, and it was pulling gravel in. It took a couple of months to determine that the big well was...
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513 that the governing body will meet on the 25th day of September 2024 at 7 o'clock p.m. at the Village Office for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours. To see the NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND BUDGET SUMMARY and the...
On Sept. 17 the Kimball County Commissioners set a public hearing for Oct. 1 at 10:15 a.m. on a potential motocross practice track south of Kimball on Road 16 and west of Highway 71. Owners of the property Michael and Melissa Caldwell applied for a conditional use permit for indoor or outdoor recreational facilities. The Caldwells purchased the 40 acres and have plans of building a house beginning next spring. Another public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. to renew the conditional use permit for owners Dale and Ruth Critchfield of Re...
Sen. Pete Ricketts staff members are coming to Kimball and Harrisburg on Sept. 30 to offer mobile office hours to assist local residents with their casework needs. The idea is that if Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner from the government or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people. The mobile office hours will be for one hour on Monday, Sept. 30, in both Harrisburg and Kimball. Here’s the schedule: Banner County Ban...
Good morning! Here we are into the third week of September. Holy cow, but time is flying. Today there is a varsity volleyball triangular at Minatare with Minatare, Creek Valley and the Wildcat ladies! Game time is 3:30 p.m. Then for the weekend, Friday, September 20th, there will be a middle school football game here at home vs. Hay Springs at 10 a.m. On Saturday, the varsity cross country team will compete in an invitational with approximately 18 other schools. They will begin at 9 a.m. and will compete at Laing Lake Park, which is in...
What an unforgettable day six young ladies had as they each demonstrated their talents, knowledge and beauty in a contest to determine who would represent Kimball this coming year as the new Kimball Rodeo queen and princess. The morning started Sept. 7 with introductions and individual interviews with this years judges: Myrna Harper from Indianola, NE, Emily Cameron (a former Miss CFD) from Carpenter, WY, and Donn Randall from Pine Bluffs,WY. Each contestant presented a 2-3 minute speech to the...
Micah Anthony Dunegan, 21, of Kimball, died in his home in Kimball on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given to his father Kelly for a donation of their choice. The services for Micah have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral...
John E. Faden II, age 73, passed away on September 9, 2024, at Regional West Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 1, 1951, in Scottsbluff, NE, to John (Jack) and Beverly (Klase) Faden. Raised on the family farm and ranch near Harrisburg, NE, John developed a deep connection to the land and rural life. He attended the local school and graduated from Banner County High School in 1969. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Chadron State College in 1973,...
Dorothy M. Christiansen, 96, a lifelong resident of Kimball, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and a life well-lived on September 9, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Alvin Koskie officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. the morning of the service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view...
Donald “Don” R. Bates, 72, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Cantrell Funeral Home with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Burial was held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Cantrell Funeral Home. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials for Don may be...
The Four Winds Golf Tournament on Sept. 14 attracted 26 foursomes and raised more than $55,000 for capital improvements, such as sprinklers and other upgrades, at the Kimball golf course and recreation area. The $55,000 far exceeded the fundraising goal. Kimball Rotary Club organized the event. Here are the tournament's top three foursomes: First place: Geoff Watkins, Brad Bringleson, Gene Golding and Tom Stephens. Second place: Josh Enevoldson, Tanner Hinton, Scott Noah and Ed Reyard. Third...
The Kimball cross country team will travel to Alliance on Saturday, then to Ogallala on Sept. 26, completing half of their season. The Alliance meet is known for its challenging terrain, while the Ogallala meet is a crucial one in the season. Last week was the Kimball meet. Coach Tiffany Johnson said, "The Kimball meet went well, and the kids have been working really hard. They started out setting the bar high at the Panhandle Classic. Then we ran Gering, which is a tougher, hillier course and...
The Kimball Longhorns are gearing up for a crucial road game this Friday, taking on the 2-1 Hemingford Bobcats in what promises to be a challenging matchup. Fresh off a dominant 70-8 victory over Bayard, Hemingford enters the game with considerable momentum and a well-rounded performance on both offense and defense. For the Longhorns, this game presents a significant test. While they too secured a comfortable win over Bayard earlier in the season, defeating them 54-26, facing the surging Bobcats on the road will require a much stronger...
Lately, there's been a rivalry between the Hay Springs Hawks and the Potter-Dix Coyotes, and the Coyotes have been the team that has had the edge in the contests. But not last Friday, as the Hawks descended upon Combs Field in Potter and beat the Coyotes, 88-53. Potter-Dix looks to get back on the winning track as they travel to Harrison to take on the Sioux County Warriors for a Friday matchup at noon. Against Hay Springs, the Coyotes were able to tack on some points late in the game,but it...