Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Mayor's have come and gone, council members and city administrators too, but the underpass renovation project remains. The underpass renovation project has been discussed in Kimball for more than 15 years, and in all that time the one thing that has not changed – the underpass. After receiving word that the City of Kimball's share for the long awaited underpass renovation, 20 percent of the total project cost, has doubled, City Council addressed the issue once again at the recent council m...
The Kimball Board of Education considered additional renovation to the Harry E. McNees Auditorium, built in the 60s, at the recent board meeting. Part of the renovations have already begun, and been completed, as Kimball High School Principal Eugene Hanks reported that the stage at the auditorium is finished. Hanks added that Gene Mohr's residential construction class plans to complete the baseboard around that stage. With the work that has already been completed, further renovation is...
Citizens are cautioned to be aware of heavy truck traffic as fall harvest moves into full swing. Kimball County Commissioners discussed the concern with Dave Hottell, Kimball County Roads Superintendent at the recent commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Hottell noticed heavier than usual semi truck traffic on county roads as sugar beet harvest has begun. That harvest began earlier than usual this year, additionally, corn harvest nears. Making matters more difficult is the lack of moisture, leading to excessive dust as trucks travel...
A empty building on Second street has a new look and new opportunity at revitalization. Tom Hewitt of Redwing Trading, Custom Knives has taken one of the many grant opportunities from the City of Kimball. His shop, located at 110 W. 2nd Street, is newly remodeled inside with multiple updates throughout and a new roof that Hewitt was granted through the City of Kimball's Business Facade Grant. Hewitt said he wouldn't have been able take on this project without the help of longtime friend and...
Deloris M. Constable, 85, of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., passed away Friday morning, Sept. 14, 2018 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. Deloris was born Dec.22, 1932 in Ft. Morgan, Colorado, a daughter of the late Ernest J. and Meta A. (Thiemann) Harms. Deloris loved caring for her family and her home while also serving as a faithful pastor's wife to her husband, Claude H. Constable. She loved music and she played the organ for nearly every church Claude served as pastor. She served with her...
Rhonda Sue Randall, 69 of Burley, Idaho passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018. She was born on September 25, 1984 in Kimball, Nebraska to Bill and Emily (Rice) Schoenemann. In 1966, Rhonda married Frank Randall in Kimball, Nebraska. Her faith and involvement in the Episcopal church were very important to her. In later years as her battle with Multiple Sclerosis confined her physically, Rhonda continued to call and send cards and letters to stay in touch with the many lifelong friends...
I would like to say Thank You to everyone who voted for me in the primary election for City Council. I feel when you are elected to serve in office you need to be able to commit 100%. Due to unforeseen health reasons, I have withdrawn my name from the general election ballot. I would like to thank you all again and I look forward to serving you in the future. Don’t forget to vote Nov 6! Respectfully, Stephanie Pedersen...
Kimball Lady Horns lost a 3-1 battle with Sutherland last Thursday at home. Sutherland came out ready, winning the first set 25-13. Kimball fought back for the W in the second set holding on to a 24-26 win but lost the next two sets 25-17 each. Giving the Sailors the win. Leading in the kills category for the Lady Horns was Jenna Greenwood with 25, Madison Wynne ended the game with three blocks, Kiersten Anderson had four served aces, Anderson also hit the floor in a good defensive effort with...
Following a long road trip to Benkleman, the Kimball High football team took an early lead over Dundy County/Stratton with senior Zane Anthony going in from 14 yards out with 8:49 showing on the clock in the opening quarter. The host school came right back to score about 2 and a half minutes later to tie the score as neither team converted their conversion tries. The Horns took the lead once again on a 2 yard run by Ethan Ratzlaff with 3:52 left in the opening period, but again the hosts tied...
At their third meet of the season, in Bridgeport, the Banner County cross country runners continue to find their stride and are matching, or beating, their personal records. The lone Banner County Junior High runner, Nathan McGowan, ran a personal best and was just one place shy of medaling at the Bridgeport meet, held on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Following that meet, coach Kari Gifford said that her newest runner, Kathryn Blankenship, continues to improve her time and earned another personal best. Blankenship is determined to improve with each...
"Not a good day today" is the way cach Luke Maas described his Kimball girl's last outing at the Gering Golf Tournament. "We just didn't have it today" Maas said. Gering won their own event with a good score of 339 with Scottsbluff runnerup with 349, Mitchell shot 373, Gordon-Rushville 383, Ogallala 391, Sidney 408, Bridgeport 417, Chadron 419, KIMBALL 439, Scottsbluff JV 443, Alliance 476. Mitchell's Kenzey Kanno was medalist with a sparkling round of 71. No one in the top ten medal group for...
The local golf season seems to be drawing to a close, at least in the number of golfers that are turning out on a daily basis, but the weather is so nice yet! Four Winds Pro Chad Wise had a 4-person Yellow Ball-Scrambler, fund raising tournament set up for this past Sunday, but when the sign ups were limited he turned it into just a fun day using the same format. Very happy to report that the winning team was Tom Southard, Doug Southard, Dennis Hoffman, Dillon Wise shooting 129. The 2nd place team was Kevin Thomas, Gary Haack, Randy Bohac,...