Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Kimball County native Jason Hanner will be taking a short detour from his walk across Nebraska to walk through the Farmer's Day parade on Saturday. Although he won't be stopping for long because he has about 20 miles to walk on Saturday to get to Potter, each day he will walk between 20-22 miles until he has covered the entire state for his walk across Nebraska. Hanner, a 1993 Kimball County graduate, is walking the state west-to-east to raise awareness for mental health for veterans, including... Full story
The Farmer’s Day Committee has announced the dignitaries for Farmer’s Day 2022. A new category, Outstanding Entrepreneur, sponsored by the Nebraska Extension has been created, Hannah Synder received the award. Snyder owns Nebraska Coffee and Kimball Extended Stays. She is credited with promoting her thriving business as well as supporting other businesses. The Grand Marshall for the 2022 Farmer’s Day Parade is long-time resident Rose Marie Anderson. The Anderson family moved to Kimball in the early 1960s when the oil fields were booming, and t... Full story
The Kimball County Commissioners began their regular bi-monthly meeting Tuesday with a lengthy discussion on a seven-mile stretch of blacktop on County Road 59 south of Dix. Even after the road department fixed many of the potholes prior to harvest, the potholes have returned. County Highway Superintendent Randy Bymer said that the road department purchased and put down two more loads of cold mix to try to fix the potholes again. Looking for a method to fix the road, Bymer obtained a bid for a chip seal project on the seven-mile stretch; the bi...
Several thousand books will go on sale Friday and Saturday at the Friends of the Kimball Library Book Sale in the back room of the Kimball Public Library. The sale includes fiction, non-fiction, kids and teen books, movies, audiobooks, puzzles and CDs. Most items sell for an inflation resistance price of 50 cents each. Kim Sharples, president of the Friends of the Library said, "The book sale and the cornhole tournament are the biggest fundraisers for the Friends." The sale starts Friday, Sept.... Full story
Good morning. While we are busy planting and working the fields, fighting fires and gearing up for the upcoming election we find ourselves closing in on September. I was in one of the stores in the Bluffs recently and as the aisles progressed from the front to the back we literally went through four seasons/holidays. Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Honestly, it is a bit overwhelming. Way too soon and working toward a burn out by the time for a particular season/holiday to get here. For now, I will just stick to what is going on in...
A Meet the Challengers event was held Saturday for Banner County voters at Laura Lee's Double L Country Store and Cafe. Candidates for county commissioners, county clerk and treasurer were present to introduce themselves and answer questions. Eddie Shaul announced on Tuesday that he was ending his write-in bid for commissioner....
Robert C. Arraj, 62, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away Friday September 16, 2022, at UC Health in Highlands Ranch, Colorado following a short fight with lung cancer. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, September 26, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Charlie Hornick officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. The service will be livestreamed and recorded to Bob's obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.... Full story
Joy Elaine Barnes, beloved wife, mother and friend, flew to the arms of the Lord on September 14, 2022. The services for Joy have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, September 23 from 12-4 p.m. at Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball, Nebraska. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 24 at 11 a.m. at Albin Baptist Church in Albin, Wyoming with Pastor John Morrison officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her Tribute Wall and leave... Full story
Tiffany Johnson is in many places, from the fairgrounds to the Farmer's Day Fun Run and many spots in between. Tiffany graduated from Kimball High School in 2002, has taught at KHS for the past 16 years, and is an integral part of many school and community activities. As a Special Education Instructor, Tiffany's motto for all her activities is "kids here need somebody in their corner" and she is the someone for many kids. Tiffany said, "Not only are you teaching them the skills to run or play... Full story
Freshman Braxton Miller led the pack of varsity Kimball runners at the Alliance meet on Saturday. Braxton came in 20th with a time of 20:26.67, although Xaivier Thomas-Lewis and Braylon Miller followed close to Braxton. Thomas-Lewis was 22nd and Braylon Miller was 24th, with times of 20:45.7 and 20:52.25. Joseph Bremer placed 27th with a time of 21:47.29 and Wyatt Cords ran the course in 22:55.14 and was 31st. A solid performance by the JV runners with Patrick Howard finishing in 20th with a...
Potter-Dix's Coyote Football team continued its unbeaten season by routing the Sioux County Warriors 63-0 in Hjarrison on Friday. It was another outstanding offensive and defensive performance by the Coyotes, who jumped out to a 13-0 lead at he end of the first period, then piled on another 30 points in the second quarter to open a 43-0 lead at the half and initiate a running clock. The Potter-Dix defense held Sioux County to just 66 yards, on 26 yards rushing and 40 yards passing and only three...
The Kimball Longhorns football team, a group that’s looking for positive steps in its comeback season, takes its rebuilding program on the road this Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Morrill. The D1 District 11 matchup will be a battle of 0-4 teams in a 8-man play. The Lions lost 74-14 to Bayard in their last game. The Horns go to Morrill after a 71-18 loss to visiting Perkins County last week. If you’re looking for a positive, those 18 points were Kimball’s highest output to date in the 2022 season. Statistically, Kimball saw some decent numbers... Full story
Julia Winstrom (15) is introduced for the Lady Longhorn starting lineup against the Sutherland Sailors on Thursday, Sept. 15. The Longhorns started the evening off right with a 25-19 win but fell in a hard fought battle to Sutherland 18-25, 22-25, and 15-25. The Longhorns played Hershey on Tuesday and will play in a triangular against Hay Springs and Leyton in Ogallala on Thursday (today)....
The girls golf season is quickly winding down with the Western Trails Conference girls golf meet on Thursday (today) in Bridgeport, then the district meet will be at the Four Winds Golf Course in Kimball on Monday, Oct. 3. The Kimball girls golf team travelled to Ogallala on Tuesday to finish out their regular season. Hayden Sours shot a 58/58 for the low Kimball score of 116, followed by Aubrey Culek with two 60s for a 120. Keara O’Brien shot a 71/53 for a total of 124 and Grace Anderson had a 64/68 totaling 132.... Full story