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A trio of vintage Volvos made an appearance in Sidney this week. Owned by Art Banks, Karl Grimm and Roger Fritch from California, the cars are headed to the Milwaukee Masterpiece car show on Aug. 22.... Full story
Jordan Wagner keeps a close eye on her German Grebel, one of the bread dishes her team submitted to judges at Cabela's Dutch Oven Cook-off on Saturday.... Full story
Not everyone can take home the honor of “Big Cheese” of Cheyenne County. Area residents will compete for the title of having the tastiest grilled cheese sandwich, and this year’s Newcomer’s Social will be the only place residents can cast their votes. The event – set for 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 18 in the Sidney High School cafeteria – helps familiarize new residents with the area and welcomes them with prizes, entertainment, and yes, grilled cheese sandwiches. The second annual Grilled Cheese Challenge takes place during the social, giving fami...
A young man pauses to read about one of the more than 80 Nebraskan soldiers who died in combat since Sept. 11, 2001, at a photo exhibit on display at Cabela's retail store on Saturday. Entitled "Remembering Our Fallen," the exhibits travel to different venues throughout the country. The exhibit will be on display at Cabela's until Aug. 20. For more information, visit www.rememberingourfallen.com.... Full story
One couldn't ask for a more fitting start to this year's Night of Hope Walk for Cancer. The storm clouds had just dissipated and the late-afternoon sun emerged. Warm golden light shined down on the estimated 400 attendees in Legion Park on Friday evening. Boy Scout Troop 90 raised the flag on the bridge over the pond, and the Sidney Singers led the national anthem, giving voice to the mood of optimism which permeated the event. "Every year, we get a challenge with the clouds rolling in," said...
John Schlothauer of Docu-Shred takes a moment to shred documents brought in by area residents at the Keep Sidney Beautiful paper shredding event on Monday. Sidney citizens filled around 12 64-gallon bins at the event.... Full story
For McKenzie Hixon, being the 2014 Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo Queen has been quite a ride. Thankfully, she is no stranger to the commotion. As last year's Lady-In-Waiting to 2013 Rodeo Queen Bailey Miller (a position which is akin to being "a princess to a queen," she explained), Hixon got a taste of what it meant to be county fair royalty, and it's not all glamour and rhinestones. Particularly during fair week, there are many people to meet and events to attend, and not much time to relax....
McKenzie Hixon... Full story
From left, Dave Collins from KSID Radio, representing the businesses which participate in Dress Down Days each month, and Margaret Lienemann of the Ladies Chamber, present a check for $920.69 to Doris Jensen, board member of the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp. The funds will be used to buy new curtains and update the electrical system in the cabins at the camp.... Full story
Shoppers browse bargains in front of Finney's Ace Hardware at the sidewalk sales on Saturday in downtown Sidney.... Full story
Samantha Stokes, Jessica Stokes and Madi Frerichs observe as Jessica Webb pours oil into a bottle of blue water to show that the two don't mix. Students performed science demonstrations at the library on Thursday as part of the Summer Reading Program. The last day of the program is July 19, and the final party is July 22.... Full story
Gary Hawkins celebrates his retirement Friday morning after 25 years at the Sidney post office.... Full story
Galen Wittrock of the South Platte Natural Resources District and representative of the Joint East Sidney Watershed Authority was given approval by the city council on Tuesday for his request that the city apply for funding for storm water quality and mitigation projects. These would cover east Sidney’s watershed, which flows into Lodgepole Creek. Upcoming development projects, including the new hospital and Cabela’s, have prompted the need for the city to address any storm water and water quality issues in that area. Wittrock and City Man... Full story
The city now has the option of using a national bidding processes to find the best prices for equipment and vehicles. A statewide bidding process has already been employed for several years by the city to purchase vehicles and other major pieces. This system is considered less time-consuming than the individual bid process. In the city council meeting on Tuesday evening, City Manager Gary Person informed members that Nebraska is part of a Minnesota-based cooperative called the National Joint Powers Alliance, or NJPA. This alliance allows the...
Easton Manke (left) and Tess Hornbarger (right) pose with their new bikes at the Sidney Public Library. They won the bikes in a drawing held in conjunction with the Sidney Police Department on Monday. A group of about 20 kids waited in anticipation of the drawing, and many smaller prizes such as bike locks, helmets, and license plates were also awarded. Funds for the prizes were donated by the Friends of the Sidney Public Library and the Library Foundation, and the bicycles were donated by... Full story
6th grade S. M. A. C. participants at West Elementary show off homemade blankets they presented to Sheriff John Jenson and Police Chief B. J. Wilkinson on Tuesday. Mrs. Fry's and Mrs. Waite's reading group students made 20 blankets as part of their service project for the program, in hopes that the officers will keep them in their patrol cars for emergencies. The students were enthusiastic about the project. "I felt really good because I knew we were going to be helping people," said student...
Kaitlyn Pike acts as Albert Einstein during Mrs. Wellman's 4th grade reading group exercise. The students acted as wax figures until listeners approached and pushed their "on" button.... Full story
Three area students have been given the opportunity to serve and learn in unfamiliar territory. Tessa Janssen, a member of the Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney, will be accompanied by Natausha Holtz, Emily Gill, and Genessa Schilz on a trip to Guatemala this July for a youth mission. Holtz and Schilz are from Sidney. The former graduated on Sunday. Gill is also from the class of 2014, at Leyton. Their destination is El Cortijo, a small village about two hours away from Guatemala...
In advance of its grand opening, Sonic Drive-In held roller training on Monday. Roller skating instructors Troy Lee and Gina Guerra train new recruits.... Full story
The Cool Kids Club, headed by Charlotte Dorwart, celebrates success as their hard work pays off at North Elementary last Friday. Comprised of students from kindergarten age through 6th grade, the Cool Kids Club learned to crochet chains, tie them all together, then sought to make their giant crocheted chain completely circle the school. If they succeeded, they were awarded a party. The distance around the school was estimated to be 390 feet, and their chain went around the school with more to... Full story
The Cool Kids Club, headed by Charlotte Dorwart, celebrates success as their hard work pays off at North Elementary last Friday. Comprised of students from kindergarten age through 6th grade, the Cool Kids Club learned to crochet chains, tie them all together, then sought to make their giant crocheted chain completely circle the school. If they succeeded, they were awarded a party. The distance around the school was estimated to be 390 feet, and their chain went around the school with more to... Full story
The Sidney Volunteer Fire Department held their annual banquet at Buffalo Point on Saturday. The banquet is held to honor Sidney's firefighters, with awards given for years of service and the prestigious Firefighter of the Year award. From left: Dave Sanders (5 yrs.), Robert (Sparky) England (30 yrs.), Shawn Jallen (5 yrs.) Mike Butts (5 yrs., nominated for Firefighter of the Year), Chris Gabis (Firefighter of the Year), Tim Bassitt (nominated for Firefighter of the Year). Not pictured: Mencio... Full story
Shoppers pay for their goods at Accent's Home and Yard Décor.... Full story
The Trinity Riders Motorcycle Ministry pose at their free-will barbecue during Girls Day Out on Saturday.... Full story
