Editorial: The Right Position

By all accounts the Visitor’s Committee showed considerable wisdom in their choice for tourism director.

Certainly there are those who question the need for someone in such a position—even for the position itself. It is unlikely that Kimball will ever be a tourist destination, with a couple of notable exceptions.

For two brief moments in 2013, travelers will descend upon the city. The annual bicycle ride across Nebraska (BRAN) will start from Kimball, sending several hundred enthusiasts along our streets. Later in the summer, those involved in the official Lincoln Highway centennial drive will...