Articles from the January 1, 2015 edition
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2014 was historic, eventful
The area experienced quite the year in 2014. The Kimball Oil Derrick was resurrected in October, Daria Anderson- Faden was the first female elected as a Kimball County Commissioner in November, and a...
Public works board looks at landfill, landlord agreement
The Kimball board of public works discussed the city's landfill, electricity and a landlord agreement at the Dec. 23 meeting. The room was packed with over 30 people present due to certain agenda...
Guess the Santa Claus contest winner
Erika Loy, left, was the winner of the Western Nebraska Observer's "Guess the Santa Claus" contest held in December. Loy was one of four who correctly identified each "Santa." The names of the four...
Reminder: Drip or run water during cold temperatures
Due to the freezing temperatures, the City of Kimball would like to remind people to leave a small stream of cold water running in your home, especially at night, when you will be gone for an...
Veterans History Project: Lt. M. Winifred Johnston Nichols
In 1937 Winifred Johnston graduated from Beth El School of Nursing in Colorado Springs, Colo. The head of the school at that time insisted that the graduates give back to their country by registering with the Red Cross so that when emergencies...
Rhonda Dee Stander
Rhonda Dee (Sowerwine) Stander, 52, of Holdrege, Neb., went to sleep with her husband and best friend, Carl, by her side on Dec. 22, and did not wake up on Dec. 23. The God of her Understanding had...
Arthur L. Heim
Arthur L. Heim, 73, of Potter, died at the Aurora South Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014. Arthur “Art” Lee Heim was born in Moundridge, Kan., on March 29, 1941, the son of Carl and Hattie (Hickman) Heim. He moved with...
A look at high school team play for 2014
2013-14 boys basketball The Kimball boys basketball team had a season for the record books. The Longhorns earned a bid to state and finished 22-4 overall, tying the school record for most victories in...