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WEBOLD SCHOOL FARMERS DAY Karen Bivens, The Observer Village of Bushnell in Kimball County, Nebraska. Notice is hereby given that in compliance with the provisions of State Statute Sections 13-501 to 13-513 that the governing body will meet on the 25th day of September 2024 at 7 o'clock p.m. at the Village Office for the purpose of hearing support, opposition, criticism, suggestions or ...
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WEBSep 19, 2024 · Karen Bivens, The Observer | Sep 5, 2024. Nearly a century ago, there were concerns for safety at the railroad crossing on Highway 29 (now Highway 71) in Kimball. In 1927, when George and Edna Lynch were taking their newly purchased truck to get a load of wheat, the truck was struck by a train and was totaled.
Sports - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBSep 19, 2024 · Here's a look at the varsity schedules through the opening week of September. for the Kimball Longhorns, Banner County Wildcats and Potter-Dix Coyotes. Kimball Aug. 29, 9 a.m., Golf at Bayard tournament Aug. 29, 4 p.m., Cross country at Scottsbluff invitational Aug. 29, 4 p.m., Volleyball at …
Farmer's Day Honorees Deserving - Western Nebraska Observer
WEB20 hours ago · Daria Anderson-Faden | Sep 26, 2024. Kimball’s annual Farmer’s Day celebration is set to promote the spirit of community and dedication to growth and agriculture with a lineup of distinguished dignitaries. This year’s celebration, always a special event for locals, will honor several pillars of …
Community Emergency Response Team Launches In Kimball
WEB20 hours ago · Kimball recently launched a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), aiming to prepare local residents for potential disasters. The CERT program, supported by FEMA, Homeland Security, and Nebraska Emergency Management, equips community members with the skills to care for themselves, their families, and neighbors in the event of a large-scale e...
Longhorns Volleyball Battling, Seeking First Victory
WEB20 hours ago · In a hard-fought match on Tuesday night, the Kimball Longhorns volleyball team displayed resilience despite falling short in a 3-0 loss to the Sutherland Sailors. The final set scores of 25-19, 25-17 and 25-20 reveal just how competitive the Longhorns were throughout the contest, pushing their opponents in …
Observer Wins 10 State Awards, 3rd In General Excellence
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The Western Nebraska Observer ranks among the top three newspapers of its class in general excellence statewide for the third time in four years. The Observer regained this distinction when winners were announced Saturday in Lincoln for the Nebraska Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. The Observer won 10 awards in Division B, its...
Kimball Football, 1-3, Hosts 2-2 Bridgeport On Friday
WEB20 hours ago · The Kimball Longhorns (1-3) faced off against the Hemingford Bobcats (3-1) on Friday, Sept. 20, in a tough road game that ended in a 68-20 loss for the Longhorns. Despite a strong effort, Kimball couldn’t contain Hemingford’s offense, which capitalized on big plays throughout the night. Kimball’s young team, though showing glimpses of promise...
About Western Nebraska Observer
WEBAbout Western Nebraska Observer. The Western Nebraska Observer has been the award-winning source of news, information, opinion and sports in Kimball and Banner Counties since 1885. We are located in the Southwestern Panhandle of Nebraska on the historic Lincoln Highway and Transcontinental Railroad. Kimball and …
Kimball's Observer Wins 8 Awards - Western Nebraska Observer
WEBMay 5, 2022 · KEARNEY – The Observer won eight statewide awards Saturday at the Nebraska Press Association's 2022 Better Newspaper Contest Awards Presentation at Younes Conference North/Crowne Plaza Hotel in Kearney. The honors included third place for overall general excellence among Class B newspapers in 2021, one year after the Observer placed first in this...
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