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 drones are back in the news, this time in New Jersey and not here. The recent surge in sightings of unidentified drones over New Jersey and other eastern parts of the United States has sparked a wave of speculation and concern. This reality is reminiscent of the drone invasion over Nebraska, Colorado and Kansas in late 2019 and early 2020, leaving residents in New Jersey and beyond puzzled about their origin, purpose, and the entities behind them. According to news reports, the New Jersey drones were first spotted on Nov. 18, appearing...
New faces were approved at the Dec. 17 Kimball City Council meeting for appointments to city boards and commissions. The council approved the appointment of Jack Shaw to fill the open seat on the Board of Public Works, and Aaron Abraham became the newest member to fill the seat on the Planning Commission. In other regular business, Mayor John Morrison signed the State of Nebraska Department of Transportation City Maintenance Agreement renewal, which requires yearly approval. The previously approved development agreement between the City of Kimb...
The first two homes – model homes – have arrived at Kimball's planned Lighthouse District residential subdivision along Highway 71 that Clean Harbors is backing to accommodate the growing workforce at its expanding Kimball County operation. A temporary road, seen here from Howard Street, has been constructed. The two homes will serve as show homes in the new neighborhood, where final designs for utiltiies are in the works. The Lighthouse district will be open to anyone to live, but Clean Har...
Two departing Kimball County employees were honored at the County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, December 17. Commissioner Carl Stander and HighwaySuperintendent Randy Bymer are leaving their county positions. Bymer is retiring. Stander will be replaced by former county highway superintendent David Hottell, who was elected to take the seat. Hottell will be sworn into office on Thursday, Jan 9, at 8:30 a.m. Bymer gave his last superintendent update on the highway department, and reported that...
Young Kimball singers and band members from Pre-K to the 6th grade showcased their talents Dec. 17 during Kimball's annual Elementary Christmas Concert at the Kimball Jr/Sr High School auditorium. "What an amazing night at our Elementary Music Concert," Mary Lynch Elementary Principal Amanda Culek said. "We are so proud of our talented students for their fantastic performances. A big shout-out to Mr. Hoffman and Mrs. Hiles-Smith for their hard work and dedication in putting on such a great...
Santa Claus was busy preparing for his return to Banner County this week for his main job – delivering gifts to nice and even some naughty kids – just a few weeks after squeezing in an earlier visit to Harrisburg. That was when, at right, he popped in at the Banner County School sixth grade entrepreneurship event....
Good Morning, here we are in the last week of 2024! Over at the schoolhouse, Christmas break continues until classes resume Tuesday, Jan.7, for students following the holidays and a teachers work day on Jan. 6. Also, the Banner County School Board has initiated a search for a new superintendent for the district. Superintendent Evelyn Browne will be leaving after this school year. The board requests your participation in an electronic survey to give everyone the opportunity to share their thoughts on the strengths/challenges of the district, as...
The story of Kimball's Park Terrace development goes back nearly half of a century. Let's take a walk back in time to those early days. In 1977, the Housing Authority was composed of five members who were at the time Diane Boklman, Ron Soper, James Pince, Rev. William Smythe and chairman Leonard Hodgson. At a meeting, David E. Rainbolt of the Farmers Home Administration presented a program for the construction and financing for a development for low-income individuals or couples. The Housing Aut...
Kimball Coach Jacklyn Burk talks strategy with her team during the 57-27 loss Thursday, Dec. 19, to visiting Perkins County and its strong defense. The Lady Longhorns went on the road to play Gordon-Rushville on Saturday, Dec. 21, to close out the 2024 portion of their schedule this season. The Kimball boys, meanwhile, beat Perkins County. See Page B6....
Wildcat Karlye Dittbenner (10), a 5-2 freshman, handles point guard duties for Banner County on Friday against the Potter-Dix Coyotes. The two teams battled it out until the last seconds with Potter-Dix beating the Wildcats, 32-30. At right, Banner County's 6-3 senior post player Isaac Olsen (65) gets encouragement from fellow students as he is introduced....
Longhorn boys wrestling showed well Dec. 20 at Sutherland. Mason Holmes brought home gold at 106 pounds, Cody Brinkman earned the silver at 150, Peter Russell took the bronze at 175, and Jax Toth placed fifth at 106. Kimball boys and girls wrestling competed Dec. 21 at Sidney to wrap up the 2024 part of their seasons....