Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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As the town gears up for its 98th Farmer's Day celebration, the Kimball Public Library is set to be a central hub of activity, featuring a silent auction that promises a variety of enticing items. With the theme "Our Land, Our Legacy," this year's festivities will kick off on Friday, Sept. 27, and continue through the weekend, showcasing both new events and beloved traditions. The silent auction, taking place on Friday and Saturday, will include unique items, such as an under-bed safe, themed... Full story
Kimball’s annual Farmer’s Day celebration is set to promote the spirit of community and dedication to growth and agriculture with a lineup of distinguished dignitaries. This year’s celebration, always a special event for locals, will honor several pillars of the community whose contributions have left a lasting impact. Paul and Jacque Whiting, selected as Grand Marshals for the parade, have played a vital role in Kimball’s development over the past 25 years. Paul, a senior-level manager at Clean Harbors, has been a driving force behind communi...
Kimball recently launched a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), aiming to prepare local residents for potential disasters. The CERT program, supported by FEMA, Homeland Security, and Nebraska Emergency Management, equips community members with the skills to care for themselves, their families, and neighbors in the event of a large-scale emergency. Ron Leal, from Emergency Management Region 21, hosted the inaugural training event, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance in times of...
Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. – the permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facility 5 miles south of Kimball on Highway 71 – has filed a Class 1 Permit Modification Request with the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The purpose for the permit modification is to revise several Part B Permit Application sections in order to address clerical errors and provide additional clarification of wording where needed. Those sections are: • C-1 Chemical and Physical Waste Characterization. • C-2 Waste Analysi...
Good morning! Harvest moon many an evening this past week, and much cooler too! This week is homecoming and for the first part of the week there were costumes celebrating America, country dudes and county clubbers, and rhymes without reason. Today, September 26th you may find them dressed for the red carpet, (pretty snazzy I would say), with a tailgate party between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and a bonfire and coronation that evening. Tomorrow volleyball will begin at 5 p.m. followed by football at 7 p.m. The Homecoming 2024 Dance will follow the...
Our mom, Mary Katherine Greta (Hamilton) James, (also known as "Snooky" to some college friends, siblings and nieces), passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by family just one day shy of her 96th birthday on September 17, 2024. She left us with a profound sense of loss but also a rich and loving legacy to her 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mary was born on September 18, 1928, to Benjamin and Winnie Hamilton in Whitman, Nebraska. She attended... Full story
The Kimball Longhorns (1-3) faced off against the Hemingford Bobcats (3-1) on Friday, Sept. 20, in a tough road game that ended in a 68-20 loss for the Longhorns. Despite a strong effort, Kimball couldn’t contain Hemingford’s offense, which capitalized on big plays throughout the night. Kimball’s young team, though showing glimpses of promise, struggled to keep pace with the seasoned Bobcats. The Longhorns put 20 points on the board but couldn’t close the gap. Looking ahead, the Longhorns will return to their home field on Friday, Septemb...
In a hard-fought match on Tuesday night, the Kimball Longhorns volleyball team displayed resilience despite falling short in a 3-0 loss to the Sutherland Sailors. The final set scores of 25-19, 25-17 and 25-20 reveal just how competitive the Longhorns were throughout the contest, pushing their opponents in every set. While Kimball’s season record now stands at 0-8, the Longhorns showed promising moments, battling point for point with Sutherland, a non-conference school. Looking ahead, the Longhorns will continue to build on their p...
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 popular Farmer's Day Fun Run, shown above in 2023, begins this year at 8 a.m. Saturday at the fire hall....