Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Addressing a packed gym for the Kimball High School Graduation Exercises, Principal Danielle Reader said the school was thrilled that conditions were "as normal as possible," especially considering the previous year. Reader thanked all school personnel for everything that they did to maintain the "in-person instruction." The Kimball High School band announced the incoming graduates with "Pomp and Circumstance," and junior Amy Birkhofer sang an impressive rendition of the Star Spangled Banner....
The Kimball County Clerk’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the City of Kimball mayoral recall effort is over. The allowed time for signed petitions supporting a recall lapsed May 14. The effort sought to remove Mayor Keith Prunty from office. The clerk’s office on April 23 sent certified letters and emails to recall petitioners Ashley Sisk and Mary Laughlin to notify them that the time was near for them to pick up the petions at the clerk’s office, which they never had done. Neither certified letter was claimed at the post offic...
Randy Bymer, Kimball County highway superintendent, updated the Kimball County Commissioners on the county roads at their May 18 meeting. He said wet conditions were putting a damper on work to be done. The department has been grading and graveling between rains, and work on the 1/6 Year plan project has been halted due to muddy conditions. Bymer said that on June 1, two additional GPS units will be installed on county pickups. He said work also has been completed on the roof of the Dix shop for a total of $5,850, but the roofers may have...
Six students graduated from Banner County High School on Saturday, May 15. The 2021 graduation marked the 101st commencement exercises for Banner County High School. Superintendent Dr. Evelyn Browne briefly addressed the crowd and was thankful for returning to in-person instruction at Banner County despite the pandemic. As salutatorian, Aubrey Clement shared memories of teachers and praised them for the time and effort that they invested in the students. She said everyone was "pushed out of...
Cleanup at the Kimball Park and Rec Area was Saturday, May 8, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nineteen community volunteers plus the grounds crew worked on the softball fields, golf course and trap range. Jeremy Williams, grounds superintendent at the rec area, reported that "we did get quite a bit of work done."...
In a special presentation this month to the Kimball School Board, high school English students Grace Anderson and Aaron Gillming explained their assignment named "It's More than Just Tractors and Cows." Their project introduced FFA to young students in the Elite after school program with demonstrations ranging from welding with frosting and graham crackers to introducing baby piglets to the students....
Good morning Banner County, friends near and far. Here we are in the middle of May and the school year will be over for most of our area students by the end of the week. Our last day for the kids is Thursday with a 1 p.m. dismissal. Hooray ! Senior graduation was this past Saturday and it was very very nice to be able to have an actual graduation ceremony. Now we will move on, up and forward. Needless to say, the school calendar will be empty after this week until next fall. The high school state track championships will be held in Omaha...
Beverly Ann Atkins passed away on May 14, 2021 at Kimball Health Services after a protracted bout with multiple myeloma cancer. A graveside service for family and church members will be held at Kimball Cemetery on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Beverly's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Cantrell Funeral Home....
Donald D. Maxted, 91, of Kimball, died at Kimball County Manor on Friday, May 14, 2021. Funeral services for Don were held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball with Pastor Roger Gillming officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery with military graveside honors. Friends called at the funeral home on Monday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Don's Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories...
Guy F. "Jeff" Bush, age 85, passed away of natural causes Thursday, May 5, 2021 in Kimball. A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 22 at the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Mary Jo Dean officiating. Cremation has been held and there will be a private family burial. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, NE. You may view Jeff's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and memories...
Kimball High School senior golfer Jesse Heide-Sieren earned a ticket to the State golf tournament by shooting a round of 83 and placing sixth at District. The Class C-5 District Golf at Court House and Jail House Rock Golf Course on Monday, May 17, hosted by Bridgeport. Fourteen teams participated. Mitchell was first at 331, Bridgeport second at 347 and Valentine third at 372. State is scheduled for May 26 and 27 at Kearney. Heide-Sieren’s performance adds another highlight to his 2021 season as top golfer for the Longhorn boys. Here are the t...
Kimball's Longhorn track and field team competed at the C-9 District Meet in Sutherland on Thursday, May 13, and qualified three athletes to compete at the State Meet in Omaha this Friday and Saturday. For the girls, junior Kaitlin Heeg qualified for two events at State. Heeg won the triple jump with a personal best distance of 33 feet, 6.5 inches, and she placed third in the 100-meter hurdles with a personal best time of 16.76 seconds. Senior Raven Johnson also shined for the Longhorn girls. Sh...
Potter-Dix's Coyote Track and Field team traveled to Chappell last Wednesday to compete in the District D-9 Meet, and the Coyotes qualified seven athletes to travel to the State Meet in Omaha on Friday and Saturday. Sophomore Luke Kasten and junior Thomas Muldoon both qualified in three different events at the end of the competition. Kasten qualified in the 100 Meters, High Jump and the 4x800 Meter Relay by placing second in the 100 Meters, second in the High Jump and second with the 4x800...
CHRISTIAN ALLEN -VAN PELT USMC Distinguished Athlete Valley City State University Scholarship Lion's Club Student of the Month Stipend JARED BARNES Crossroads Co-op Scholarship EWC Scholarship Kimball FFA Alumni Scholarship Z & S Construction / FFA Scholarship Lion's Club Student of the Month Stipend SAMANTHA BEMIS Kimball County Home Extension Scholarship Kimball Education Association Scholarship Kimball InterAct Club Scholarship Kimball Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary Scholarship Myrtle...