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Getting Into The Swim Of Things

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Getting Into The Swim Of Things

The beginning of summer is full of excitement for all the children who are ready for a break from school and some fun in the sun at the Kimball pool. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had another plan this year as the first week of the pool's season was rainy and cloudy, forcing the pool's closure some days.. But as luck may have it, the forecast calls for sunny weather and 89 degrees on...Read Article

Virginia L. (Barkell) Baber

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Virginia L. (Barkell) Baber

Virginia (Ginni) lovingly known as "Mops" to many, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on July 24, 1945, in Algona, lowa, Virginia lived a life centered on love, family, and simple joys. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The services for Virginia have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her daughter Cindy...Read Article

Kimball Trap Team Takes Its Shot At State

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Kimball Trap Team Takes Its Shot At State

So close. The Longhorns came so close last week to winning State. Coach Brittany Cook explains: "Awesome day today at State Trap! So dang proud of all these kids! We walked away with some new hardware and almost a state title, dang technicalities. We tied for state champs with a 457 score. Tie breaker was highest gun (total individual) and Blair (High School) had that, darn it." In...Read Article

It's Time For Banner County Historical Day!

Good morning! Fine day here on the 12th of June. Before this week is over we will be midway through the month of June, wow. There is open gym at the school this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. and summer weights at 6:30 p.m. and then again from the 16 through the 18th at the same time. This afternoon the summer movie series continues with "The Jungle Book" at 1:30 p.m. Friday is the 13th. The...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

Four Day School Week Recapped

The Kimball Public Schools Board of Education met on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kimball County Transit Service meeting room. In the treasurer’s report, Britni Toth spoke to the fact that the schools received a credit of $2.3 million from property taxes, which was up from last year. Kimball Jr./ Sr. High School Principal Danielle Reader informed the board that they will be getting rid of “...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

Red & White Golf Tournament Raises $45,000 For Kimball Athletics

Dear Editor, On behalf of Kimball High School Athletics, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this year’s Red & White Golf Tournament an overwhelming success. Thanks to our incredible sponsors, community members, volunteers, and players, we raised $45,000 to directly support our student-athletes and programs! This event would not be possible without the generosity of...Golf · Kimball Read Article

Kimball County Addressing Road Washouts

The Kimball County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. County Highway Superintendent Ben Sauter reported that the Highway Department has been actively hauling gravel and addressing road washouts. He noted the resignation of one employee, effective May 15. Sauter also met with an engineer from Oak Creek Engineerwing of Kearney for hydraulic analysis training. Vista Beam continues...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

LONGHORNS KEEPING AT IT

The athletic program at Kimball Public Schools is on the rise, and many of the junior and senior high student-athletes are looking to keep it that way with team camps, meetings and other activities this summer. The following teams all have something going on between the school years: volleyball, football, girls and boys hoops, cheer, golf, wrestling, XC and track. Summer weight training is part...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

Average Gas Price $2.97 A Gallon In Kimball, $2.92 Statewide

Average gasoline prices in Nebraska have risen 2.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92 a gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's survey of 1,150 stations in Nebraska. Average Kimball prices were at $2.97 on Monday, according to an Observer survey. Prices in Nebraska are 2.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 34.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

RECREATION AREA TAKES A HIT

The severe winds that battered the area late Thursday, May 22, blew down this light pole at the Kimball recreation...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

KCTS Coping With $1.1 Million In Cuts

Kimball County Transit Service Administrator Christy Warner is addressing $1.1 million in recent budget cuts to KCTS. In an interview last Thursday, she said, “This is a bump in the road. It doesn’t close our doors by any stretch of the imagination. We will restructure staff and make adjustments on how to operate.” It all started in an email on May 13, when Warner was informed of budget cuts from...Kimball · Kimball Read Article

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