City approves Big Mamou liquor permit, seeks more training for Shopko

The Kimball City Council approved one liquor license and delayed one while seeking more training at its Dec. 16 meeting.

Dedra R. Murray requested a liquor license for the Big Mamou Steakhouse, which was approved. After that, an application for a liquor license renewal came in from Shopko Hometown #700, from manager James E. Larson Jr. The city council had some concerns about whether or not Shopko had made sure its employees had obtained the proper training concerning checking for identification when selling liquor.

The council asked that Shopko return to the council after employees complet...