Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Kimball County Commissioners encountered lengthy discussions on several items at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 5. Topping the list of lengthy discussions was bindweed, which is abundant and located throughout the city and county. Rick Wrangler, county weed superintendent, addressed the commissioners with some information about bindweed. Both Banner and Cheyenne counties have added bindweed to their list of noxious weeds, but the state of Nebraska doesn’t have bindweed on their list of noxious weeds. Wrangler said, “It is out there and in... Full story
"I have the cream of the crop," Dar Gardner stated when referring to the 69 RV trailers parked in Stahla's North Court RV Park. She has 70 total spots and will have that last one filled this week. The people come from dozens of states, including Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Wyoming, Illinois, New York, Louisiana and Missouri. The occupants of the RVs are working on everything from pipelines, wind turbines, and of course, the missile program. Dar said the missile folks have been at her park for...
As the housing market has skyrocketed in neighboring Colorado, the lower home prices, cost of living and relaxed life style in the western part of Nebraska have become appealing to a select number of people that western Nebraska has welcomed. The Potter area seemed like an excellent place to settle down after she retired from the Bayfield, Colo. Cathy Moats has been a Potter resident for two months, and she can't say enough good things about her new choice of a hometown. She said, "I wanted to...
The Kimball Concert Association will host David Shannon on Thursday, Oct. 14. Shannon grew up in Ireland and has been signing professionally for more than 25 years. He is renowned for his engaging style and charming personality. He recently released his second solo album, Abhaile, David has play some of Broadway's most famous roles, and most recently Kevin T. in the original London company of, Come From Away. He was nominated for the Best Actor at the Oliviers for Andrew Lloyd Webbers, The Beautiful Game. David also enjoys a busy schedule... Full story
Good morning! Hope this finds you all enjoying some fall weather. Little quieter in the Valley, or so it seems. On this Saturday, October 9th, there will be a class at the BF Farm in Bayard. “Paint and Cider With Kelly” will run from 1-3 p.m. The address is 11249 Rd. 73. That same evening there will be entertainment out at WNCC, PVC Performing Arts Center with the presentation of “The Comedy of Keith Wann.” This is Free and open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. Many of you are still cleaning up your summer garden, but if you find yoursel...
The 2021 Potter-Dix High School Homecoming Royalty are, from left, attendant Niko Koon, queen Kendal Nielsen, king Thomas Muldoon, attendant Jared Anton and Ana Manning. The crownbearers are Tulsa Pelster, daughter of Wes and Jessica Pelster, and Jackson Halligan, son of Cody and Jessica Halligan....
Demolition derby cars went after one another in front of a large crowd on a warm Farmers Day afternoon. Here are the results. Chain Up: 1-#83 Andrew Grentz, 2 #17 Jeff Paxton, #40J Mike Saballa-Kirk Huston (Driver). Compact: 1 #22 Jason Dollan, 2 #BBA Chase Armstrong, 3 #42 Ryan Bolan. Full Weld: 1 #76 Dan King, 2 #02 Kyle King, 3 #99 Dayson Coniratto.... Full story
Here are the Plains Historical Society 2021 gun raffle winners. 2062 Firstier Bank 355 Lola Huston-Elizabeth, CO 640 Victoria Craeger-Alliance, NE 773 Bill Vezina-Travers City, MI 923 Keith Wasielewski-Bushnell 140 Bill’s Trucking-Kimball 714 Doran Bush-Sidney 194 Ryley Gertne-Greeley, CO 647 Anthony Kuhns-Kimball 922 Kent Wasielewski-Bushnell 649 Anthony Kuhns-Kimball 252 Scott Blodgett-Kimball 282 Michael Abramson-Lincoln 440 Monte Dexter-Alliance 912 Alex Rawlings-Kimball 648 Anthony Kuhns-Kimball 622 Jessica Trussell-Alliance 818 Bart W...
The patriotic quilt made by Jan Sears for the Farmers Day Quilt Show was raffled off and Jeff Nelson was the winner.... Full story
Trinity United Methodist Church is presenting an opportunity for everyone to participate in Operation Christmas Child. The church has committed to fill 500 “shoeboxes” for Christmas presents to boys and girls around the world. If interested in participating, the plastic shoeboxes are located at the church for a donation of $9.00, then you fill them with age appropriate items for children ages 2-14. Interested parties should contact the church according to Pastor Roger Gillming at 308-235-2320. All shoeboxes will be collected from Nov. 15-... Full story
On Friday, Oct. 8, the Kimball Sharks youth football team will play the Pine Bluff Hornets in Kimball at the Keith Staehr Field. The homecoming football game will feature a KHS cheer halftime dance performance, a mini cheer camp, and the KHS band. Sloppy joes, chips, and dessert will be available at 5:15. In addition, a 50/50 raffle will benefit the purchase of new helmets for the Kimball Sharks football team.... Full story
Payton Wise and Katie Heeg are taking Longhorn Nation back to State. Wise qualified by winning her third straight District C-5 individual championship Monday with a round of 80 at Four Winds Golf Course. Heeg, meanwhile, carded 92 for fourth. Also competing for Kimball was Mariana Cajero, who continued her progress this season with 65 on the front nine and 64 on the back for a round of 129. Mitchell's Jacqueline Bowels shot 88 to place second and Creek Valley's Jordan Bocock was third at 91.... Full story
The No. 2 ranked D-6 Potter-Dix Coyotes remain unbeaten as they had no trouble defeating the visiting South Platte Blue Knights, 70-6, on Homecoming Night in Potter on Friday. The winless Blue Knights fell behind quickly and had no answers against the Coyotes offense, as sophomore quarterback Brayden Kasten threw for four touchdowns and ended the game with a 163.2 quarterback rating. Junior Luke Kasten also added a 34-yard touchdown pass. The Coyotes had two runners rush for over 100 yards,...
After two straight wins on Sept. 25, Potter-Dix’s Lady Coyote volleyball had three straight losses on the road to drop to 6-12. On Sept. 28, P-D traveled to Bayard for a triangular meet, and first faced off against host Bayard. The Lady Tigers edgeed the Lady Coyotes in both sets, 25-22 for the victory. Potter-Dix next faced South Platte, which won 25-21 and 25-17 to take the match. On Friday, the P-D hosted the Lady Blue Knights and Potter won the first set, 25-16. But the Lady Blue Knights win the next three sets 25-15, 25-19 and 25-20 for t...
The Kimball Lady Longhorns on Sept. 30 traveled to the WTC Volleyball Tournament at Mitchell and came away with their first two wins. In their first match against Bayard, Kimball lost 25-12 and 25-19. Seniors Amy Birkhofer and Tianna Stierwalt each had four kills, and senior Riley Hinton had 10 assists. Then came the consolation round, and Kimball was up to the task. The Longhorns matched up with the Hemingford Lady Bobcats and won in straight sets, 25-19 and 25-19. Birkhofer led with 11 kills and senior Maddison Merryfield had three ace serves...
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Nebraska State High School Volleyball Championships. The Nebraska Schools Activities Association would like to commemorate this milestone by having the high schools honor and recognize former players and state champion teams at a home game. Kimball Public Schools plans to recognize its 1979 Class B State Champion volleyball team at the Thursday, Oct. 7, home game against the Morrill Lions. All former Kimball volleyball players get in for free and...
The Kimball High School marching band proceeds down 2nd Street during the 2021 Farmers Day Parade....