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Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition


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  • Former Clinic CEO Faces Felony Charge

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    Stoney Vance, former CEO/manager of Arrow Medical, is scheduled to be arraigned in Kimball County Court on April 26. He is charged with a Class 4 felony theft-receiving stolen property. The value of the stolen property from a Kimball EMS ambulance was estimated to be $2,269. An arrest warrant was issued March 21 for the former CEO. In a joint team arrest, Kimball Police and the Kimball County Sheriff's Office arrested Vance at his home in Bushnell and transported him to the Kimball County Jail....

  • Clinic Plans To Stay Open

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    Kimball’s Hometown Medical Group, formerly Arrow Medical, says it plans “to continue to care for people in the area” following the death of Dr. James Broomfield and arrest of former CEO Stoney Vance. Caregivers there now include nurse practitioners Keri Foster and Holly Dobrinski. Foster and Dobrinski said they will continue on without their colleague and friend, the late Dr. Broomfield. “He is a part of the vision that started this place, and we intend to move forward,” Foster said. She said he genuinely cared for people’s well-being....

  • INSIDE LOOK AT COUNTY GOVERNMENT

    Mar 30, 2023

    While visiting the Kimball County Courthouse for County Government Day, these Kimball High School civics students received a demonstration of the 911 system at the dispatch center. Seated is dispatcher Darlene Tiner. Students checking out the screens, from left, are Kealy Russell, Ethan Evans, Kailynn Allen-Van Pelt, Emma Mielke, Keegan Eertmoed (partially hidden) and Justin Klosterman. Also pictured are 911 Coordinator and Jail Administrator Alisha Downey and Sheriff Dave Hottell (in the...

  • Will It Stay Or Will It Go?

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    The High Point Welcome Center is scheduled to reopen on April 1, but a bid was opened as part of Kimball County's process to sell the property. The County Commissioners rejected the one and only bid. Stephanie Risk McElroy and Ryan McElroy of Antelope Ridge, LLC submitted a bid of $300,000. The bid was rejected since it did not abide by all the requirements, mainly required starting and completion time restrictions for projects on the site. Jeanine Perry from Red Diamond Realty told the...

  • Off To Another Week We Go; Make It A Fun One With Spring Events

    Barb Cross, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    Good morning, through gloomy skies wanting snow, off to another week we go. Here we are in the last week of March and heading into April, already! My how the time does fly, whether we are having fun or not. However, try for the “fun” if at all possible. That’s what some of these events encourage over the next few days. The folks at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff will have their annual “Coffee and Grebel” sale on Saturday, April 1st. Pre- order by noon on March 31st by calling 632-8125. Pickup will be on the 1st between 8-10 a.m. The...

  • Potter Unveils Tin-Roof District

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    A Nebraska Arts Council creative district is in the works for the community of Potter. The announcement came at a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday evening. Over 50 people attended the meeting, with two items on the agenda – a creative district and the American Legion Hall plans and finances. In Nebraska, six communities have been designated creative districts: North Platte, Benson, Ashland, Cozad, Norfork, and Brownville. Sidney is also applying for this economic driver. Voting by the group c...

  • County Roads A Hot Topic

    Daria Anderson-FAden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    The public hearing for Kimball County's one-and-six year plan for roads opened to a packed room. The main concern on the road improvement plan was Road 59, otherwise known as the Dix road. The county's plan included grinding up seven miles of pavement and returning that part of the road to gravel. County Road Superintendent Randy Bymer explained that there was an additional plan not to tear up the road and do a chip seal project on it. A number of area residents spoke on the issue, including...

  • Council OKs $36,000 In Business Grants

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    The Kimball City Council approved over $36,000 in grant money March 21 to local businesses through the Business Improvement Grant program. Lil Bit of Country, Joe Mejia Insurance, and Ondori Ramen & Sushi were businesses receiving grants. An LB 840 loan was approved to the Friends of the Goodhand Theater for $25,000 to purchase 300 black/red leather reclining/rocking theater chairs. Interviews are being conducted for the open position of the city clerk, and Creg Pike was appointed to serve on the interview committee. Interviews were planned...

  • Kimball Growth Plans: City Seeks Input

    Mar 30, 2023

    Residents and business owners in Kimball are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming Town Hall public meetings on the City of Kimball Comprehensive Plan update. The meetings will be held on April 19 and 20. Each event will offer a brief presentation and opportunities to mark up maps and comment on growth in the community. The meetings will be held at the at Kimball County Transit Services Building: • Wednesday April 19, 5:30 p.m • Thursday April 20, 5:30 p.m Both Town Hall meetings will offer the same process, so that members of the pub...

  • FOUR WINDS GOES DOWN UNDER FOR GOLF PRO

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    Edward Tamsett, an Australian native and a member of the Australian PGA, has signed a contract with the Four Winds Park and Recreation Executive Board to be the next golf pro at Four Winds Golf Course. Tamsett is in the process of obtaining the necessary paperwork to live in the United States and return to Kimball. Tamsett told the Observer that he is 35 years old and was been the head golf professional at Eden Gardens Country Club for the last four years. He and his wife live in Eden, New South Wales, Australia. Tamsett said, “I’m very exc...

  • Horns Enjoy Personal Records At Morrill Early Bird

    The Observer|Mar 30, 2023

    The Kimball varsity track and field team was able to compete in the 2023 Morrill Early Bird meet Saturday before winter made another visit to the area. "It was a great day to kick off the track season," coach Tiffany Johnson said. "The kids had great attitudes and we finished with quite a few Prs." Here are some of the highlights: • Julia Winstrom placed 4th in the 100. • Addisyn Olson placed 5th in the Triple Jump. • Girls 4x100 – Winstrom, Olson, Jade O'Rourke and Emma Novotny ran well. ...

  • SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

    Mar 30, 2023

    Spring sports are underway for the Kimball Longhorns, Banner County Wildcats and Potter-Dix Coyotes. Here’s a look at each school district’s high school and junior high schedules through the season. KIMBALL LONGHORNS Mar 24 – 9 am HS Track @ Morrill Apr 1 – 9 am HS Track @ Bayard C-D Apr 4 – 9 am HS Track @ Creek Valley Apr 6 – 11am JH Track @ Pine Bluffs (field events) Apr 11 – 9 am HS Boys Golf @ Mitchell Apr 11 – 9 am JH Track @ Bayard Apr 12 – 9 am JH Track @ Kimball (Potter Dix meet) Apr 13 – 9 am- HS Boys Golf @ Bridgeport Apr 15 ...