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Articles from the August 27, 2020 edition


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  • Missile Replacement: It's A Go

    Daria Anderson Faden, The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    The Air Force announced that F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., will begin military construction in 2023 to replace the 50-year-old Minuteman III ICBMs in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. The second installation will be in Malmstrom AFB, Mont., followed by Minot AFB, N.D., in 2026 and 2029, respectively. Congress has already appropriated $90 billion for the replacement of the old missiles and the installation of the new missiles at the three missile bases. According to the release, "Using infrastructure at... Full story

  • Kimball Honored For Economic Development

    Daria Anderson Faden, The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    The City of Kimball is "only one of 29 communities to quality for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development's LCC program, created in 2011 to help villages and municipalities adapt to ongoing changes and opportunity in economic development. According to the department, Kimball has invested nearly $1 million in its business incentive programs. "Over the past year, the city has invested nearly $1 million in its business incentive program," the DED said in a release. "Kimball's Local Option...

  • City Conducts Routine Disinfection Of Water Storage

    The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    The City of Kimball announced Tuesday, Aug. 26, that its water department would be doing routine disinfection that day of the water storage tank. Due to the process, there may be some chlorine residual in customers’ water that last about a week, the city said. The water will be safe to use for drinking, cooking and cleaning as usual. Customers are asked to contact the city office at 308-235-3639 with any concerns or questions that they might have....

  • Taylor Whitney And Friends

    The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    Riding their horses during a nice moment at the recent Kimball Banner County Fair were 4-H members Emily Whitney, Corina Mendoza, Taylor Whitney, McKynna Deeds and Brandon Mendoza. Taylor had quite a showing in 4-H events, but her results didn't appear in last week's Observer so here they are: Western Horsemanship – Intermediate Blue, 4-H Beef Showmanship Intermediate Blue, 4-H Market Steers/Heifers Blue, 4-H Meat Goat Showmanship Senior Blue, Meat Goat Blue, Horse Showmanship Intermediate P...

  • Days Of Blood Red, Hot Pink Sunrises in Banner County

    Barb Cross, The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    Good morning! We are still having mornings that are pretty dulled by all of the surrounding fires, usually burning off by noon. There have been some blood red/hot pink sunrises too if you might have noticed. Hot days for awhile yet, but they sure are getting shorter. Can’t believe that September is almost here. Labor Day weekend will soon be here and I always feel that summer is out the door at that time. Our gardens have been keeping many gals busy with canning and freezing. Farmers Markets are still going strong and dates for those are: A...

  • Pride Of Kimball Yard Of The Week

    Daria Anderson Faden, The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    The beautiful white, stately residence of Karen and Stephen Gilliland at 706 Marian St. was awarded the most recent Yard of the Week. According to the Gillilands, the British Border Garden has petunias, hollyhocks, blacked-eyed Susans, hydrangea, mint, fern, cosmos, columbines, iris and they are working on a rose garden in the backyard. The variety of flowers keeps color and blooms continuing throughout the summer. Stephen and Karen accepted the award from Morgan Baker and Heather...

  • Comeback Planned For Community Concerts

    Daria Anderson Faden, The Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    As summer draws to a close, the community concert series is usually gearing up for their concert season, but this year there will be a little delay, according to the Kimball Concert Committee. The fall season is cancelled, of course, due to COVID-19. The current plan is to have the spring concerts as scheduled. The Chipper Experience is scheduled for March 22 and on April 17 Veritas will entertain. The committee reported that its members only got two concerts on last year’s tickets, so if you were a ticket holder last season you can use 2...

  • Frances Mary Lukassen

    Aug 27, 2020

    Beloved by family and friends, Frances Mary Lukassen, 89, of Kimball, passed away peacefully at Heritage Estates in Gering on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Born on September 24, 1930 to Adolph and Eva (Karges) Kresha, Frances Mary Lukassen, aka Mother Mary was raised in a large family where money was scarce but love abundant. She learned the value of hard work, making sacrifices and above all else, the importance of family. She attended school at Osceola and Midland College in Fremont Nebraska.... Full story

  • William 'Bill' J. McManigal

    Aug 27, 2020

    William “Bill” J. McManigal, 68, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Memorial services for Bill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Winnetoon NE. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www... Full story

  • It's Opening Week For Longhorns

    Tom Southard, Jock Talk|Aug 27, 2020

    The Fall Sports schedule is underway for Kimball High athletes as the girls golf team got things going by competing in the Sidney Tournament on Tuesday this week, and today (Thursday), they are back in action at the Bayard Tournament. This coming Tuesday (September 1) they will host their own tournament with a 9 a.m. start time. You fans are welcome to turn out to watch and cheer the girls on. There will be open golf that day also, but call the Four Winds Pro Shop for tee times. The Lady... Full story

  • Kimball, Potter-Dix And Banner County Early Season Schedules

    Observer|Aug 27, 2020

    Here are the high school sports achedules for the opening two weeks of the fall 2020 seasons for the Kimball Longhorns, Potter-Dix Coyotes and Banner County Wildcats. New on the scene this year: full-fledged Banner County football. Kimball Aug. 25 – 9:00 a.m., Girls Golf @ Sidney Aug. 27 – 9:00 a.m., Girls Golf @ Bayard; 4 p.m.,High School Volleyball @ Hemingford/Gordon (V); 4:45 p.m., Cross Country @ Scottsbluff Aug. 28 – 6:00 p.m.,Varsity Football vs. Hitchcock County. Sept. 1 – 9:00 a.m., G...