Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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With two games left in the regular season, the Kimball Longhorns have the opportunity to improve their record and head into next year with momentum. Though the Longhorns have demonstrated grit and determination, never giving up despite facing tough opponents and lopsided scores. This Friday they travel to Sutherland for their final road trip. Sutherland is 1-5. They lost 26-6 to common opponent Hemingford. The Horns lost 68-20 to Hemingford. This could be a great match up. The final game of the regular season is against Morrill (0-6) on the Hor...
Ty Cook of Kimball heaves the sledge hammer in an attempt to do some destruction during the "Longhorns Football Smash a Car" event on Second Street during Farmer's Day weekend....
Edward Barnes and his sister, Autumn Uglow, aren't your typical siblings. They spend their time behind the wheel, crashing and smashing their way through local demolition derbies. And with their combined 23 years of experience – nine years for Edward and 14 for Autumn – they are seasoned veterans in the local derby scene. Their preparation for the Farmer's Day Demolition Derby started long before the engines revved up on Saturday night. "Stripping everything out, including the seats," is the...
During the Kimball County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, two public hearings were held regarding conditional use permits. The first hearing involved the renewal of Real Western Wings' conditional use permit for indoor and outdoor recreational facilities. With no public comments either for or against, the commissioners renewed the permit for another five years to align with the Nebraska Game and Parks contract, which also operates on a five-year basis. The second public hearing...
A number of mayoral appointments were made Sept. 24 at the Kimball City Council meeting. Mike Downey was appointed to the Planning Commission, Tammy Land to the Board of Public Works, and Jodel “Jody” Keeler to the Housing Authority Board. In other business, Police Chief Jose Ruiz presented a mutual aid agreement with the City of Sidney Police Department, which was approved by the council. This agreement allows Kimball officers to assist in Sidney when necessary, particularly in executing search or arrest warrants. Sidney officer also will ass...
A Kimball man died Friday in an accident on I-80 west of Kimball, the Nebraska State Patrol told the Observer. At approximately 4:20 p.m. Friday, an eastbound pickup crossed the center line in a construction zone and struck a semi, NSP spokesman Cody Thomas said. The driver of the pickup, Chad Cook, 47, of Kimball was pronounced dead at the scene. The semi driver was treated for minor injuries. The accident, a few miles west of Kimball, forced the temporary closure of I-80 in the area and traffic was detoured to Highway 30. The crash remains...
Honored as Outstanding Farmer for the 2024 Farmer's Day celebration were Travis and Blythe Diamond and family. Travis moved to Kimball six years ago and has since built a successful hay/farming operation. At left, they enjoy their day in the sun during the Farmer's Day parade Saturday morning....
Chad D. Cook, 47, of Kimball, died on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. Cremation has been held and Celebration of Life Services will be held by the family at 205 N. Elm Street, Kimball, Nebraska. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories with the family. The services for Chad have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Survivors include his parents Bill Cook and Terri Broussard both of Kimball, NE; brother Bill Cook of Cheyenne, WY; sister...
James (Jim) K. Linn, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died at his home on August 10, 2024. Friends are invited to join the family for a graveside service to be held at the Kimball Cemetery on October 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. A gathering will be held following the service for family and friends at the Sagebrush at 4:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and share stories and condolences with the family. The local services for Jim have been entrusted to the...
It's off to Perkins County for a district game at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, for the Kimball Longhorns, who aim to get back in the win column after their loss, top photo, to visiting district leader Bridgeport last Friday. It's a challenging matchup for the Horns. Kimball on the season is 0-2 in the district and 1-4 overall , while Perkins County is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the district. Perkins is tied for third with Sutherland, and Kimball is tied for fifth with Morrill. Then there's this:...
In the annual tradition, Kimball crowned its 2024 Farmer's Day Queen and attendants, honoring three young women who have distinguished themselves through their achievements and community involvement. This year's Farmer's Day Queen is Gabriela Cruz, a senior with big dreams of becoming a professional pastry chef. Attendants are Renee Murdoch and Joey Miller, each with their own plans for success. Gabriela Cruz, a senior at Kimball Jr./Sr. High School, was crowned this year's Farmer's Day queen,...
Farmer's Day kicked off Friday afternoon with the bike races. The first group to travel down the streets were the 2-4 year olds. Thomas Perry, center, was one of the youngest finishers. Jack Hinton took the top spot in the 2-4 year olds division....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Four Winds Golf Course superintendent Jeremy Williams reminisced on the golf course water troubles of the past year: "It was a perfect storm of terrible weather, not much rain, sprinklers . . . Oh, it has just been a nightmare." Late last summer, gravel began to infiltrate the course's water system, plugging up many of the almost 1,000 sprinklers. Williams said he thought there was a leak in the system, and it was pulling gravel in. It took a couple of months to determine that the big well was...
Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513 that the governing body will meet on the 25th day of September 2024 at 7 o'clock p.m. at the Village Office for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or observations of taxpayers relating to the proposed budget. The budget detail is available at the office of the Clerk during regular business hours. To see the NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING AND BUDGET SUMMARY and the...
On Sept. 17 the Kimball County Commissioners set a public hearing for Oct. 1 at 10:15 a.m. on a potential motocross practice track south of Kimball on Road 16 and west of Highway 71. Owners of the property Michael and Melissa Caldwell applied for a conditional use permit for indoor or outdoor recreational facilities. The Caldwells purchased the 40 acres and have plans of building a house beginning next spring. Another public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. to renew the conditional use permit for owners Dale and Ruth Critchfield of Re...
Sen. Pete Ricketts staff members are coming to Kimball and Harrisburg on Sept. 30 to offer mobile office hours to assist local residents with their casework needs. The idea is that if Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner from the government or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his staff may be able to help resolve the issue or help them get in touch with the correct people. The mobile office hours will be for one hour on Monday, Sept. 30, in both Harrisburg and Kimball. Here’s the schedule: Banner County Ban...
