Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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A good crowd braved the cold and wind to participate in Kimball's annual Easter Egg Hunt the morning of April 16 at Gotte Park. The New Hope Assembly of God church stuffed thousands of eggs and had prizes for everyone, including two bikes, gift cards and many other prizes. The hunt was over in minutes, but prizes were given away until noon.... Full story
Weed season is back, well, almost. The cold and wind has prevented spraying, according to Rick Wangler, the Kimball County Weed Superintendent. He explained to the Kimball County Board of Commissioners that he is currently doing inspections and working on the equipment. The county business continued with a presentation by Jacob Hurla, President of Community Building Solutions. Previously, Hurla toured the Courthouse and explained that Community Building Solutions is a small project management company created to provided rural schools, counties...
The 90th Missile Wing Airmen returned a burned Humvee to base April 15. The vehicle caught fire while Airmen from the 790th Missile Security Forces Squadron were transiting Highway 71 near Kimball on April 11, closing the roadway for five days. There were no injuries in the incident. A team from the 90th Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight worked throughout the week detonating ammunition and grenades that were not able to be removed from the burning vehicle. The area has been determined clear...
The 48th District of the Nebraska Unicameral now includes Kimball, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties due to redistricting. The 48th seat is currently held by John Stinner, but he will term out at the end of this year. So this year, 24 of the even-numbered seats among the 49 legislative districts of the Unicameral will elect representatives. Due to redistricting, Sen. Steve Erdman no longer will represent this area. Following are responses to Observer questions from the five candidates looking to...
The 48th District of the Nebraska Unicameral now includes Kimball, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties due to redistricting. The 48th seat is currently held by John Stinner, but he will term out at the end of this year. So this year, 24 of the even-numbered seats among the 49 legislative districts of the Unicameral will elect representatives. Due to redistricting, Sen. Steve Erdman no longer will represent this area. Following are responses to Observer questions from the five candidates looking to...
The 48th District of the Nebraska Unicameral now includes Kimball, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties due to redistricting. The 48th seat is currently held by John Stinner, but he will term out at the end of this year. So this year, 24 of the even-numbered seats among the 49 legislative districts of the Unicameral will elect representatives. Due to redistricting, Sen. Steve Erdman no longer will represent this area. Following are responses to Observer questions from the five candidates looking to...
The 48th District of the Nebraska Unicameral now includes Kimball, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties due to redistricting. The 48th seat is currently held by John Stinner, but he will term out at the end of this year. So this year, 24 of the even-numbered seats among the 49 legislative districts of the Unicameral will elect representatives. Due to redistricting, Sen. Steve Erdman no longer will represent this area. Following are responses to Observer questions from the five candidates looking to...
The 48th District of the Nebraska Unicameral now includes Kimball, Banner and Scotts Bluff counties due to redistricting. The 48th seat is currently held by John Stinner, but he will term out at the end of this year. So this year, 24 of the even-numbered seats among the 49 legislative districts of the Unicameral will elect representatives. Due to redistricting, Sen. Steve Erdman no longer will represent this area. Following are responses to Observer questions from the five candidates looking to...
The U.S. Air Force is holding town meetings and community engagements in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska to inform the local public and landowners about Ground Based Strategic Deterrence activities planned in their areas from April 18 to 27. The Air Force has started the process of determining real estate and utility easements needed for the new intercontinental ballistic missile system expected to break ground in 2026. During these meetings, the Air Force will explain the new GBSD system mission and purpose. Then, experts will explain the next... Full story
Mrs. Ferguson's Kimball High School civics class students met this past week with 3rd District U. S. House Rep. Adrian Smith, who visited them at the school. Smith and Ferguson are standing at right....
The Kimball FFA Conduct of Chapter Meeting Team members demonstrated their expertise last week at the Kimball School Board meeting. Members, from left, included Kambree Hottell, Mallory Hottell, Aubrey Culek, Jade O'Rourke, Dakota Vrbas, Nolan Cook, and with his back to the camera, Cody Brinkman.... Full story
Good morning, Harrisburg! Here we are on the final stretch of April with May flowers on the horizon. Things will be hopping at the school in May and soon out for the summer. In the mean time they have high school track on Friday the 22nd. at 9 a.m. in Pine Bluffs. On that same day they whole school will be involved in the annual clean-up day so be aware of them along the spur and here around town. The following evening is Prom 2022 and then on Tuesday, April the 25th the junior high track team will head off to Leyton for a meet beginning at 9...
Peter Francis Rutt, age 68 of Kimball, Nebraska passed away at his home in Apache Junction, Arizona March 16, 2022. He was born April 2, 1953 in New Prague, Minnesota. He was the oldest son of J. Kenneth "Kenny" and Shirley M. (Peters) Rutt. In 1954, the family moved to a farm in St. Peter, MN where they lived until 1962. In 1962, they moved to Chaska, MN and lived on the same block as Guardian Angels Catholic School where Pete attended 4th through 12th grade. In 4th grade, Pete started doing... Full story
Two senior girls provide leadership for the Kimball track team – Kaitlin Heeg and Tianna Stierwalt. Heeg has high exceptions for herself. "I hope to place in everything I do," she said, referring to the WTC meet on Tuesday. Her events include 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles, triple jump, and possibility the long jump. Tianna Stierwalt placed third in the high jump at Chappell, 6th in the 400 m. run and ran a leg on the 4x400 m. relay, which ranked fourth. At Holyoke, Stierwalt jumped her personal b...
The Kimball Longhorn Trap Team is in its second year of existence with coaches Brittany Cook, Kelly Dunegan, Sean Dunegan and Jeremy Fryda leading the team of 7-11 graders. Practices have been delayed due primarily to the wind, but also the cold has made it difficult to practice. According to the coaches, everything is scored from now until the end of the season. They have five scored shoots. With 15 individuals returning from the 2021 team, experience is in abundance, and the kids and coaches...
The wind and cold weather has had an impact on all the spring sports. The Kimball High School boys golf is no exception. Coach Ben Aarestad said, "The season has been challenging with the weather. Hopefully next week we can get back to normal. We have had one meet and that was tough with the wind. Kyler has the best chance of making state." The team is loaded with freshmen, including Kyler Lusche holding the number one spot. Other freshman are Bransyn Kiefer and Connor Deboodt. Senior Trevor...