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A Beautiful Day To Hunt ... Easter Eggs
Of the hundreds of kids in four age groups who scrambled from behind the starting line to collect more than 2,000 Easter eggs at the Kimball High School practice field, only four were lucky enough to... Full story
Nolting 'Goes For It,' Resignation Official
As of last Tuesday, April 16, Kimball County Commissioner Timothy Nolting's resignation became official from the Board of Commissioners. "My work in public service through the county has been one of...
Early Education Gets Close Look In Panhandle
A new collaborative report - “The Nebraska Panhandle: An Assessment of Birth-Grade 3 Care and Education” - was released at a special luncheon and panel discussion in Gering last Wednesday, April 17. In attendance were representatives of...
Here Comes Paul The Beatle To Kimball
In a brillant one-man Beatlemania show, Bob Halligan Jr. portrays Paul McCartney through his career as a Beatle and as a solo artist in a singer-songwriter, theatrical format involving music,...
Wangler Attends Weed Control Spring Training
Rick Wangler, Kimball County Weed Superintendent, recently attended the Nebraska Weed Control Association’s Spring Training, held at the Ramada Inn, Kearney, on April 3-4, 2019. This was the second opportunity for required continuing education...
Underpass Update: Wall Work Continues
Last week, the crews made progress on the retaining walls, pouring the southeast wall and the footing for the northeast wall. Crews will continue to work on the retaining walls along the east side of the project. It is intended to have both walls...
Potter Legion & Auxiliary Honor Two For Girls, Boys State
The Potter American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 has selected Virginia Herboldsheimer, the daughter of Bryan and Laurie Herboldsheimer, to attend Cornhusker Girls State to be held on the University of...
Potter-Dix School Board Hearing Cancelled
The Potter-Dix School Board scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, April 17, but the hearing was cancelled earlier that afternoon. The hearing regarded a personnel matter. Previously, the board had not offered Principal Jane Brown a contact, and she...
USCGC Kimball In Open Waters
If you live in the city of Kimball or Kimball County, you might think that a ship named Kimball would be local attraction and perhaps cruise the open waters of Oliver Lake. But then you might be...
Not Your Everyday Plastic Surgeon
"One slice of a pizza." That's how Dr. Bill Wyatt, the newest doctor at Kimball Health Services, refers to the industry of plastic surgery. Plastic surgery is cosmetic in many minds across the... Full story
Suspect Faces Child Abuse Death Charge
More details are emerging regarding a 23-year-old Kimball man who faces class 1B felony charges after an infant died at Denver Children’s Hospital. Alexander J. Romero, the father, was initially arrested April 2 on lesser charges, but additional... Full story
Underpass Work Proceeds
Work on Kimball’s underpass continues Since construction began April 1, crews completed removal of old facilities along the east side of the roadway and began work to build the reinforced concrete retaining wall that will parallel the roadway...
Moisture Needed In Panhandle, At Least Before Storm
An estimated 60 acres of pasture burned on Sunday afternoon, April 7, near Kimball, according to Kimball Fire Chief Rick Wynne. The fire along Road 29W, which occurred before the April 10-11 storm... Full story
Attorney General's Office To Assist
An arrest was made last week, April 2, regarding a child abuse case that occurred Sunday, March 31, in Kimball, according to Kimball Police Chief Andy Bremer. A man identified as Alexander Romero has been placed in custody and is currently charged...
Highway Superintendent, Commissioner Stepping Down
With spring time well on its way in Kimball County, many of us are ready to step out of the office early to enjoy the warm weather. However, for two Kimball County employees ,this warm weather might...
'Kimball Yard Of The Week' Returns To Observer April 18
“Kimball Yard of the Week” is back for 2019 year and will run in the Observer from April 18 through Oct. 31. Nominations may be submitted by text or PM to Kim Baliman, Dawn Patterson Moeser, Beth Sanders Huddleston or Dakota Kuhns The rules: One... Full story
FFA ... It's A Family Tradition For Many
The hard work for the FFA Alumni pays off when they "watch kids be successful after they graduate and leave the program." This is the reason why Sandy Lukassen, Amber Wilke and other alumni spent...
Underpass Project Well Underway
Work on the Underpass Renovation Project is well underway with crews going on the job early Monday morning, April 1. The project -- Old Highway 71 between 1st Street and Main Street in Kimball -- is in partnership with the Federal Highway...
Lady Coyote Hanna Stahl Honored At Capitol
Hannah Stahl, a senior at Potter-Dix High School, won the Best Overall High School category for her artwork in the Youth Art Month art exhibit held at the State Capitol Building in Lincoln. Hannah's...
Car Shows, Smiles & Summertime
Springtime and warmer weather seem to bring everyone and everything outdoors, including that old hot rod or muscle car that has been hidden and cozy during these cold winter months. What a perfect time to start thinking of the many up and coming car...
