Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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The Nebraska State Patrol served a search warrant to the Kimball Police Department, Kimball County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kimball County Attorney’s Office on April 12. On April 21, the search warrant was filed in District Court and made available to the public. Key to the warrant is an investigation into whether uncertified Kimball police officers were doing work that should have been done by certified officers. The search warrant was issued on a written affidavit and executed to obtain “law enforcement documents to include but not limit...
The Kimball City Council met in special session on Tuesday April 25 at 2 p.m. to officially accept the resignation of Police Chief Andy Bremer. The resignation was approved 4-0. Bremer resigned on Thursday, April 20, stating "personal reasons," according to an email from Mayor John Morrison. Morrison said in the email, "He was a good chief and I reluctantly accepted his resignation." Bremer told the Observer that he served as a Kimball policeman for three years before becoming chief. He has...
At Tuesday's Kimball City Council meeting, Mayor John Morrison shared with the council and the public his thoughts on possible future acquisitions for the City of Kimball. Morrison expressed interest in acquiring the Evertson Well Service building east of Kimball with the intention of making it the Street Department building and shop. Currently, the street department shop is on the north side of Kimball on Main and Elm Streets. According to Morrison, the street department "is pretty sad. It is t...
The City of Kimball’s Town Hall meetings on Wednesday and Thursday of last week began the public involvement in the update for the city’s existing Comprehensive Plan. Marvin Planning, the company hired for the project, explained that a Comprehensive Plan is like a Business Plan for a Community. On Thursday, about 40 residents participated in the update at the KCTS building. In groups, residents discussed and listed their thoughts on five questions about Kimball, and then each group was able to report on their ideas. Question 1 – How would... Full story
Good morning! Good to see a few tractors in the fields and more getting ready! Beautiful weather we are having but still awfully dry. With the appearance of MAY, well I am thinking it won't be long before school will be out, seems crazy. Until that much awaited day , for some anyway, the students at Banner are keeping busy. The annual FFA Banquet is scheduled for tonight, Thursday, April 27th and I believe everyone is invited for a meal and a silent auction. Call the school at 436-7152 to make s...
Ivan A. Keller, 91, of Harrisburg, formerly of Beulah, North Dakota, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball with Randy Bohac officiating. Cremation will be held following the service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Ivan's Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials can be given in memory of Ivan to the First... Full story
Kimball’s trap shooting team is on target for another strong season. The Longhorns next host Pine Bluffs at 1 p.m. this Sunday, April 30. Everyone is invited to come out and watch. A hamburger and hotdog feed also are planned during the shoot, starting at noon. Here are Kimball’s Week 1 scores: Grace Anderson shot 18 in round 1, 21 in round 2, for a total of 39. Faith Bohac shot 13 in round 1, 15 in round 2, for a total of 28. David Bond shot 19 in round 1, 23 in round 2, for a total of 42. Anna Coleman shot 19 in round 1, 22 in round 2, for...
According to Kimball Longhorn golf coach Chuck Christensen, the golf team is improving. As he put it, "The best team score this year is 60 strokes better than last year." A busy stretch is coming up for the Horns. Christensen and his team will be at the SPVA Tournament on Friday. On Saturday, they will play in Gordon at the Western Trails Conference meet. A dual meet with Shelton is scheduled for May 1st on the Four Winds Course, and on May 4, 12-14 teams will be on the Four Winds Course for... Full story
Potter-Dix's Coyote Track and Field teams traveled across the border into Wyoming to compete at the Kendra Roeder Invitational at Pine Bluffs High School. Both teams finished seventh in fields of 11 teams, and held their own against some of the toughest competition in the Panhandle and eastern Wyoming area. The Southeast team took top honors for the boys, followed by Pine Bluffs and Niobrara County. For the girls, Burns came out on top, followed by Sidney and Pine Bluffs. For the Coyote boys tea...