Kimball celebrates 150 years of statehood

The 150th birthday of the State of Nebraska was celebrated in the district court room of the Kimball County court house on March 1. More than 100 people of all ages attended the celebration including a couple from Colorado who came to get their marriage license and stayed for the party because the groom is originally from Grand Island.

Although the Kimball County Commissioners requested the celebration, many of the court house employees worked together to make the afternoon affair both fun and educational. Cathy Sibal, Kimball County Clerk, was emcee for the celebration and kept the crowd...