Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

The Observer here presents an “On the Bobsled” column by former Observer publisher Bob Pinkerton, who passed away Jan. 22. This one is a family favorite. “On the Bobsled” won many awards over the years. I don’t know how many of you out...

Dear Editor: Facts – From Kim Baliman. Maggie Laughlin is a grown woman with a family. She has not lived at home for 15 years. Her actions are her own. So many have asked, tried, or wanted to do this but for fear of ramifications from the mayor...

Dear Editor: In reference to the recent filing of a Mayor Recall Petition. I would like to address the issues that are being put forth as the reasoning for the recall petition by Mary M. Laughlin and Ashley Sisk and share my concerns as to the...

Dear Editor: I feel again the need to pick up the pen and write a note. As most everyone has heard now there has been the beginning of a recall effort for our mayor, Keith Prunty. I cannot speak to the charges regarding “Disrespect & Mistreatment...

Hello Kimball! Let me introduce myself – my name is Jessica Rocha, and I am the Tourism Director for Kimball County. I have decided that it might be nice if we are able to give the community a little update on the Kimball County Visitor...

For over a decade the City of Kimball has had a program to assist local businesses with fixing a variety of projects on the outside of their building. Those that used the program prior to 2017 would refer to the program as Main Street Improvement...

In a world of negativity when it comes to raising our children and how the younger generation is raised in a different life, not having to work for things, no manners, along with other ideas that are upsetting to many in older generations. A small...

Dear Editor, Hello Kimball, the 2019 Kimball Farmers Day activities will take place September 27–29. In addition to the main Farmers Day Events in September, the committee will host a fundraiser this summer to raise funds for all the activities....

I enjoyed being a part of the Kimball boys win over Morrill this past Monday night in a game held at the Scottsbluff gym. Both schools had a good following and tournament atmosphere always adds a bit extra. The Kimball Cheer Team, under the...

An interesting and exciting week of area High School sports. I, and all of you fans, were treated to some unusual scores and other happenings. Pine Bluffs came to Kimball on a Tuesday evening and once again both their girls and boys are having great...

Kimball’s Mike Daum had another big week of basketball as he led his South Dakota State team to wins over North Dakota State and the Omaha Mavericks. His Jackrabbitts won over North Dakota State, 87-69, and Mike had 30 points, shooting 11/15 from...

With the Christmas break behind us, the winter sports action returns and Kimball High is going to be very busy. They got things going this past week and it is even busier this week. This past Tuesday Kimball hosted Potter-Dix for basketball although...

Now that the New Year has finally arrived, it is safe to say that this is the calm before the storm. The new biennium Session is scheduled to begin on Jan. 9, so the political fireworks are about to begin. There will be several hotly contested bills...

Greetings, Western Nebraska Observer readers. I’m Jim Orr, the new publisher of your hometown newspaper. Some of you might recall when I filled in here -- right here in Kimball, right here in the Observer office -- as interim manager for about a mo...

As I sit here in disbelief that the year has almost come to an end, I question many things in my life and choices and decisions I have made over the last several months and the last year. I have had the opportunity to grow as a person and meet more...

A good weekend for Kimball High athletes and their respective teams.The Kimball High girls won both of their games against Perkins County and Morrill and are now 3-1.The boys split their weekend losing to Perkins County after leading until late in...

Kimball High got the winter sports season underway this past week with their wrestling team going to Bayard for dual action on Thursday and to Akron, Colorado on Saturday for a tournament. Here at home, the basketball teams played host to a four...

One word…. Civility. Politics have gotten so out of hand this year and so much hatred abound on both sides. Politics have never been so bad. I watched a show on the Smithsonian Channel the other night where it showed the debate between John F...

Thank you, the people of Kimball County, for giving me the honor of serving you the past four years as a Kimball County Commissioner. I worked to do the best job possible, considering the vastness of the reaches of the county programs. While working...

The Honor Flight Board would like to thank all who make our flights for Veterans possible. We could not do any of this without all of you. We extend our appreciation to the Patriot Guard Riders of NE and CO, American Legion Riders of NE and CO, Tim...

Though we should express gratitude as often as we feel grateful, this is the time of year that we focus on thanksgiving – not the holiday, but the action. Each year, as my family and friends gather, I experience awe at those around me and how...

The Kimball junior high winter sports is still underway and entertaining you fans, but the Kimball High School sports is ready to bust loose this next week with the basketball teams headed to Gering and I am not sure what format they will use. I...