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  • FIRE CLOUD

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    Clouds of smoke could be seen from Kimball at just past noon on Thursday, Oct. 24, as the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department was called into action for a large and fast moving grass fire south of I-80 just across from the Four Winds Golf Course. Emergency Management 21 said that 245 acres were burned and fortunately the fire ran into a green wheat field, which halted its southeast progress. Fire Chief Andrew Bohac said the fire started on the interstate right of way but the cause is...

  • Kimball All Class Reunion Back In Business

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    Plans for the 2025 Longhorn All-Class Reunion are being solidified with the dates set for July 3-6, 2025. The reunion committee is on a special mission to find the oldest living graduate of KCHS, with a keen focus on the graduates of 1957, 1958, and 1960. Your presence is not just desired, but it’s crucial to make this event truly memorable. With an influx of individuals hitting the town of Kimball, the All-School Reunion committee is asking for residents with extra rooms to offer up a place for alumni to stay. The Kimball Public School F...

  • Man Requests Recall Form

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    A recall process has begun on Kimball’s Mayor John Morrison with the filing of the Recall Petition Filing Form. The form was filed Oct. 22 by Ronald C. Buchart. Recall is a lengthy process in the state of Nebraska; the process could take up to 80 days with deadlines and certifications. In this case, for a recall election to occur, 280 valid signatures must be gathered, which is 35% of those that voted in the last general election. An attachment to the recall form included these reasons for the recall form: • Raised community property tax levy d...

  • Independent Candidate Osborn Visits Panhandle

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    Several weeks ago, incumbent Senator Deb Fischer was interviewed by the Observer during her visit to Kimball. In an effort to provide fair coverage, the Observer contacted her opponent, Independent Dan Osborn for an interview. The long-awaited election is Nov. 5, and Osborn was crisscrossing the western part of the state. While in Sidney on Monday, the Observer met with him for a brief interview. Osborn noted that as he travelled throughout the state, Nebraskans expressed concern about the economy/inflation, immigration and the border, and...

  • Kimball Woman Found After She Went Missing Twice

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    For the second time in two days, Gloria Gonzales went missing last week. She was found both times but not without a very long and extensive search in Kimball and surrounding areas, a credit to the dedication of the search teams. Numerous agencies were involved in the search for Gonzales, including CERT teams from Kimball, Scottsbluff and Sidney, the Nebraska State Patrol with a drone, Kimball police, the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department, Kimball County Sheriff's Office, Kimball EMS, and Region...

  • Eldon Lewis Waives Right To Hearing

    Oct 31, 2024

    In Kimball County Court, Eldon B. Lewis waived his right to a preliminary hearing last week and was bound over to District Court on the charge of intentional cruelty to an animal. Lewis will appear in District court on Nov. 5 for arraignment. Lewis, 27, of Kimball is accused of a Class 3A felony, intential cruelty to an animal, during an alleged Oct. 8 incident in which he killed and ate a pet cat....

  • Taking A Look At Local Ballot Issues

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    Over 400 Kimball County voters have cast early ballots for the November 5 election. With early voting continuing through November 4, and then polling places opening on November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the time to make your voice heard is now. The polling places are the Sagebrush in Kimball, Bushnell Fire Hall, and the Dix Fire Hall. At the forefront of the local ballot issues are the property tax levies for the Kimball County Agricultural Society and the Plains Historical Society. If approved, these levies will be in effect for five year...

  • DON STORY: KIMBALL'S WOODCARVER

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 31, 2024

    Kimball woodcarver Don Story said, "I don't sell anything; I have never sold a carving; I give a lot of them away." Story shared some of his carvings and his love of the skill with the crowd at the Kimball Friendship Center last week. Each and every carving is a work of art with tiny details and intricate designs. Every Christmas, he makes an ornament for his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, that is, 19 ornaments he will make. He began his carving days while delivering fuel, waiting for the...

  • Cat Eating Suspect Arraigned, Still In Jail

    Daria Anderson-Faden, THe Observer|Oct 24, 2024

    Eldon B. Lewis, 27, of Kimball, has been arraigned and appeared in court again on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Lewis is accused of a Class 3A felony, intentional cruelty to an animal, during an alleged Oct. 8 incident in Kimball in which he killed and ate a pet cat. Mark L. Kovarik, attorney for Kimball County, said in a complaint that Eldon Lewis “then and there … knowingly and intentionally, cruelly mistreated an animal by intentional torture, repeated beating, or mutilation of the animal.” In addition to the felony, Lewis is charged with viola...

  • CIVIL WAR SALUTE

    Daria Anderson-Faden|Oct 24, 2024

    The Sons of the Union Soldiers of the Civil War ceremoniously honored George W. Beard, the last Civil War Union soldier to be buried in Kimball during a brief ceremony at 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at Kimball Cemetery. The ceremony was conducted by the organization's John Surman. Beard's grave is highlighted by a Grand Army of the Republic marker. This marker, a symbol of his service and dedication to the Union, serves as a poignant reminder of his contributions. Beard was in his 30s when he fought for...

  • A Look Inside Kimball County Emergency Dispatch

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 24, 2024

    The Kimball County Emergency Dispatch is open and staffed 24/7, 365 days a year, to field calls for various agencies making response times as quick as possible. Last year, county dispatch answered 7,244 calls for Kimball Fire Department, Kimball ambulance, the Kimball Police Department, Bushnell Fire, Dix Fire and, of course, public calls. On occasion, they receive calls out of Banner County for fire response. Dispatchers sit on the third floor of the Kimball County Courthouse and often are need...

  • Greg Robinson Joins City Council

    Daria Anderson-Faden|Oct 24, 2024

    Former Kimball City Councilman and former Mayor Greg Robinson was appointed by current Mayor John Morrison to fill a council seat left vacant by the resignation of Don Muench. Robinson’s appointment was approved at the Oct. 15, 2024 meeting by the council in a 3-0 vote, and the former Larsen’s Jewelry Store owner will assume his duties in November. Morrison said in December there would be two new council members with no experience, and he felt he needed to appoint someone with experience. An executive session completed the council meeting. How...

  • Halloween Parade, Trick or Trunk all set

    Oct 24, 2024

    Kimball's annual Trick or Trunk event and Halloween parade will occur on Oct. 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. on Chestnut Street. Anyone and everyone, from those in businesses and other individuals, are encouraged to reserve a spot for their own "trick or trunk." The event is organized by Tammy Land at Plummer Insurance, who can be reached at 308-235-7312. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best themed trunk, trailer, pickup bed or decorated table. The plans mark a change for Trick or Trunk, which has been...

  • Buried Civil War Veteran Honored In Banner County

    John Surman, Sons of the Union Soldiers|Oct 24, 2024

    George Thomas Adcock was born in Henry County, Kentucky, on July 18, 1848. He was the son of Elijah and Susana Adcock, which was sometimes spelled as Atcock or even Adtock. He was the 4th of a known 5 children. By 1860, he was listed as a farm laborer for the James G. Evans and Nancy Lyons Evans family in New Salem, Illinois. One of their daughters was a 3-year old named Ida Evans. At the age of 15 years and 10 months, he enlisted May 15, 1864, for a 100-day enlistment period in Company G of...

  • Pet Cat Eating Suspect Being Held In Jail

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 17, 2024

    Eleven law enforcement personnel converged on 404 Myrtle St. in Kimball shortly after 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, to execute a search warrant in reference to possible animal cruelty case. In an affidavit, Kimball Police Officer Logan Luft stated that Eldon Blake Lewis, 27, was being investigated for capturing, killing, skinning, eating and keeping the head of his ex-wife's cat. While Lewis was detained in the patrol car, the household, garage and property were searched. Luft's affidavit states...

  • Highway Boss Bymer Retiring

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 17, 2024

    The Kimball County Commissioner accepted the resignation/retirement of highway superintendent Randy Bymer on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Bymer has served in the superintendent capacity for five years and will retire effective Dec. 27. After a review of the job description, the county will begin the search for a new road superintendent. In other business at the meeting, discussion centered on filling a vacancy on the Kimball County Visitors Committee and seeking a person to fill an at-large position to represent the county on the City/County Park and...

  • NORTHERN EXPOSURE

    Oct 17, 2024

    On Thursday, Oct. 10, Lori Maas captured the beauty of the Northern Lights from her home north of Potter. She took the picture with her iPhone. The lights occurred about 8:20 p.m. She said they didn't last long but it was "pretty cool." This week, Lori is waiting for Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) to appear in the evening sky. The comet should be visible 45 minutes after sunset in the western sky, but the position will change throughout the week. This comet has an 80,000-year orbit, and...

  • Food For Thought A Good Thing At Kimball Public Schools

    Daria Anderson Faden, The Observer|Oct 17, 2024

    Kimball Public Schools Food Service Director Danessa Terrill praised local groups and community members for the generous donations to pay off previous lunch debts. The lunch debt fund received significant contributions from the Knights of Columbus, the Red Knights and the Masonic Lodge. Other donations came from an account that Terrill set up in honor of former employee Vicki Kaczar; they received $750 from that account, which paid for milk and seconds on food items for children. Terrill shared with the board on Monday evening, October 14, that...

  • Dix Man Tased, Facing Charges

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 17, 2024

    A Dix man is facing a variety of charges after an incident on Oct. 8. Mike Evans has been charged with assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, obstruction of law enforcement, flight to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, and driving under revocation for the incident which started with a Kimball County Sheriff’s deputy attempting to stop Evans south of Dix on county roads 59 and 18. Deputy Youngquist said that while he was on patrol, he observed a vehicle run off the road, get back on the road, and drive down the center. When Y...

  • Luncheon Program Oct. 23 At Senior Center

    Oct 17, 2024

    Wanda Madden president of the Kimball Senior Friendship Center told the Observer that on Wednesday, Oct. 23, the senior center will sponsor a noontime program. Kimball resident Don Story will be the speaker and show his wood carving and figurines, including some with a baseball theme, to the attendees. Madden promises that it will be a program worth attending and sung the praises of Story’s artistic abilities. Lunch reservations are necessary. Call the senior center at 308-235-4505 before 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 to be guaranteed a meal. Lunch i...

  • Taking A Look At The City Budget

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 10, 2024

    Budgets for area governmental entities have been approved by their boards and submitted to the state. Here’s how the budget numbers break down for the city of Kimball, comparing the 2023-24 and 2024-25 budgets. Property Tax Request: $533,102.24 in 2023-24 and $743,113.56 in 2024-25. Valuations: $147,439,939.00 in 2023-24 and $179,818,174.00 in 2024-25. Municipal Levy: 0.361572 in 2023-24 and 0.413258 in 2024-25. Value Attributable to Growth: $2,081,295.00 in 2023-24 and $2,172,301.00 in 2024-25. Real Growth Percentage: 1.68 in 2023-24 and 0...

  • A TIME TO SAY THANK YOU

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 10, 2024

    The Kimball Volunteer Fire Department celebrated National Fire Prevention Week, observed from Oct. 6-12 this year, with its annual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Leading up to the event at the fire hall, community support for the department remained strong. KVFD's first open house was held in 2007, and this now-established successful community event continues to this day. This year's turnout was not immediately available, but more than 180 people attended last year. A light supper and...

  • Fischer Visits Kimball Again

    Daria Anderson-Faden, The Observer|Oct 10, 2024

    Traveling parts of the state of Nebraska, Republican U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visited Kimball and the Western Nebraska Observer for an interview Monday. She is seeking a third six-year term and facing off against registered Independent challenger Dan Osborn. Fischer outlined her recent official stops in Kimball, with elected Scottsbluff officials, in North Platte for an airport opening, and at meetings in Broken Bow and Ogallala. "So that is the job," she remarked. Fischer also touched on topics...

  • SUCCESS STORY: KIMBALL SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER

    Karen Bivens, The Observer|Oct 10, 2024

    The story of the Kimball Senior Friendship extends far beyond its physical location at 107 S. Oak St – more than 50 years into the past and a few blocks west to its first home. Back on March 2, 1971, a group of citizens at the request of Nebraska Gov. Exon met to establish a Senior Citizens Opportunity Center. Irma Elrod was chairman and Prestin Wright vice chairman. Other members of the elected committee were Lula Martin, Grace Powel and Lily Filer. The group had 73 members by March 17, 1971, w...

  • HAMMER TIME

    Oct 10, 2024

    Ty Cook of Kimball heaves the sledge hammer in an attempt to do some destruction during the "Longhorns Football Smash a Car" event on Second Street during Farmer's Day weekend....

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