Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Nebraska Lt. Gov. Mike Foley travelled west for a stop in Kimball on Monday. The stop included a a tour of the town and a visit to Clean Harbors, plus visits to Kimball Health Services and the Kimball Public Schools. Foley told the Observer that he came to Kimball for two reasons. “I like to get out across the state and meet the economic development folks and find out what is really going in these communities.,” he said. “There is a lot happening in Kimball and about to happen, as we all know.... Full story
Usually, the Kimball Cemetery Board meets on a quarterly basis, but recent complaints from the public on the conditions at the cemetery instigated a special meeting. About a dozen citizens attended the noon July 22 meeting at the Kimball County Transit building, and many voiced their concerns. As the board discussed bids on a new sprinkler system, various questions and answers were exchanged between the board and citizens. One sprinkler bid had been received, and the city is awaiting an...
Cowboys and cowgirls from Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Nebraska sorted steers in Kimball for the Halligan Agency LLC Ranch Sorting. Kimball was a prelude to ranch sorting at Cheyenne Frontier Days, known as the Big Daddy beginning on Thursday and concluding Aug. 1. The Big Daddy is also a Cinch-sanctioned event. Taking home a trophy headstall were weekend highpoint winners in the youth division Grady Watkins from Cheyenne; beginner/rookie division Ciara Coleman from...
Most of the projects for the girls of Sweet Stitches are ready for the Kimball-Banner County Fair. They will enter their static exhibits on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Hands down, the favorite activities for these members are baking, sewing and painting – or as a young member said, she just liked "everything." Sweet Stitches leader Erin Heidemann feels that 4-H teaches important life skills, and they make terrific friends. Erin said she enjoys "watching them learn and improve" in their skills. Erin said s...
July 27 5:30 pm Archery competition (Location: Kimball Golf Course) Monday, August 2 5:00 pm Pre-Fair cleanup Tuesday, August 3 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Fashion Revue & Clothing Judging (Location: Kimball High School) 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Enter 4-H and FFA Static Exhibits (Location: 4H Building) 6:00 pm Public Fashion Show (Location: Kimball High School) Wednesday, August 4 7:30 - 8:00 am Enter Horses and Check I.D. 8:00 - 8:30 am Meet the Judge 8:30 am - Conclusion: 4-H Horse Showmanship and Halter Horsemanship and Pleasure Trail, Reining, Pole Bendin... Full story
Good morning Banner County! Wheat harvest is well under way, and mostly finished in most parts around here. Some areas are still spotty. Summer is definitely winding down. And my lawn needs mowed! Today! Thursday, July 29th folks in Chadron will celebrate Bands on Bordeaux from 6- 9 p.m. And on the same evening the Dawes County Fair will begin. There will be rodeo, tough truck and rubber check competitions, plus the 4H exhibits through Aug. 7th. Similar events will begin in Harrison on the following day in with the beginning of the Sioux...
The latest Yard of the Week award goes to Cathy and Rich Flores on the corner of Sixth Street and Monroe. The beautiful landscaped front and side yards have daisies, succulents, lilies, lilacs and many other plants. The vine-covered patio adds a special feel to the backyard along with providing shade for the house. Cathy Flores, pictured, accepts the award....
Kimball County Sheriff Harry Gillway confirmed to the Observer that a Jet Ski incident resulting in an injury occurred at Oliver Lake on Sunday shortly before 7 p.m. A local individual, whose name has not been released, was taken by Life Flight to Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff with head trauma. Gillway said a Jet Ski turned and the back end of it hit the individual in the head. He said the individual never lost consciousness. After the incident, a bystander was able to pull the injured party to the shore. A Nebraska Game and...
Donna June Southard passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 17 at the age of 92. She was born June 17, 1929, in Concordia, Kansas. She was the daughter of Charles and Beulah Bailey. Donna was the youngest of six children. Her parents and siblings all preceded her in death. After graduating from Doane University in Crete, Nebraska, in 1949 with a teaching certificate, she moved to Dix, Nebraska, and taught in country schools. Donna married Vernon Southard on May 1, 1954, in Dix and... Full story
Ioan E. Childers, age 92, of Sidney, NE passed away in Bassett, NE on July 18, 2021. You may view Ioan’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ioan’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
After two years in Orbradoiro, Spain, Kimball's Mike Daum signed a contract with Bertram Dethona in Lega Basket Series A. Tortona, in the northern part of Italy, will be home for the 25-year-old Daum. He is listed on the Derthoma Basket roster as a power forward with a height of 2.6 meters and weight listed as 107 kilograms. Four other players from the United States are listed on the Derthona Basket roster. Daum graduated from Kimball High School in 2014 and played for South Dakota State,...
Just a few more weeks left of the Kimball Women’s Golf Association league play before the final events, including Battle of the Sexes, the Horserace and Solheim Cup. For Week 7 of league play, high school golfer Katie Heeg took low gross with a 49. And in a crowded field of Donna Loyd, Kathy Robinson and Katie Heeg, all had a low net of 35. Shellon Anderson’s putter was hot as she recorded low putts of 17. Daria Faden holed out on number 7. Flag prizes went to Katie Heeg, Sally Plover, and Donna Loyd for closest to the pin from off the gre...