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As part of a free celebration honoring the hard work and dedication of Sidney's Church of the Nazarene and Table of Grace mobile food pantry and mission store, community members were invited to The King's Inn in downtown Sidney on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event offered a meal of bratwurst and hotdogs as well as live music, and a bouncy house for the kids. Pastor of Church of the Nazarene and Director of Table of Grace food pantry and mission store, Lee Eads, commented, "We try to...
Offering new surroundings but the same consistent customer service, Uptown Image in Dalton, NE has just opened its newest location right off of the main road. Preparing for Small Business Saturday in Dalton, October 19, 2024 from 10 am - 4 pm, Uptown Image as well as it's neighbors The Homestead Market and the Sagebrush Bar & Grill, will be offering specials that day as well as drawings for prizes. The event will also feature a variety of vendors....
The disco ball was raised and the dancing floor was set for a new annual event in Sidney, Dancing With The Stars of Cheyenne County. A chance to experience a dance competition unlike any other, the event spotlighted six different couples randomly paired together, ready to perform in front of an audience full of neighbors and friends. Organized by the Cheyenne County Chamber, the event was originally suggested due to the need for new events in Sidney. Teams were then assigned by the Chamber,...
As part of Nebraska High Plains Arts Council's 38th year in Sidney, Michelle Foster's "Welcome Home" showcase delighted patrons and ticket holders on Thursday, September 12th. Kicking off a colorful season from the East Coast, Foster tickled the ivories while crooning classics alongside her talented cohorts. The trio brought a warm and complex tone to the stage; a more "unplugged" and intimate show, the audience was encouraged to join in for popular songs such as "It's Too Late," and "I Feel the...
Located 20 minutes past Lake McConaughy almost directly neighboring Ash Hollow State Park, The Most Unlikely Place is quietly bustling with artwork, cuisine, and community waiting for new travelers to walk through its front door to discover the unknown. Nestled inside proudly on display for September is Chappell local, Ron Nordyke's, original artwork; a colorful combination of meaningful painted depictions showcasing quilts, natural life, and quiet moments. You may recognize Nordyke beyond the...
Thirty eager participants flocked to the start line of Potter Day's Annual Color Run Saturday, August 31st. The run, which is in its 10th year and 4th as a color "paint" run, promotes community health and camaraderie while also kicking off the annual Potter Days celebration in a colorful manner. All ages and abilities were encouraged to participate; with runners, walkers, bike riders and even strollers contributing to the fun. Placings for the event: Men 1st - Trevon Newmann, 26 minutes 15...
The village of Potter was bustling with activity on Saturday, August 31st as the 93rd Potter Days celebration was formally kicked off by a 5k color run and walk. The paint run, which promotes community activity and fun, hosted over 30 athletes looking to sweat in the summer sun while enjoying a little extra color in their day. Part of the annual tradition, the Potter parade hosted different local organizations, over 200 dirt-bikers as well as two Potter Days Queens, a tie for the first time in 2...
Put on your boogie shoes and best leisure suit, and get to strutting towards the first ever Dancing With Cheyenne County Stars Saturday, September 14th. The new community event will take place at the Cheyenne County Community Center at 627 Toledo Street and will begin at 5:30 pm. Featuring multiple couples paired at random, Sidney and the surrounding areas is sure to be impressed by the months of hard work each pair has put into the friendly competition. Tickets are $50 each, and can be...
Dedication and patience paid off on Saturday, August 24th as Alaina Challburg of Sidney received Best in Show for her "shopping in style" outfit at the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island. Alaina spent the competition portion of the fair participating in a modeling event sponsored by "Raising Nebraska," a permanent installation and interactive experience stationed at the heart of the State Fair, according to raisingnebraska.net. The event featured 120 4-H members from across the state...
What began as an exciting and eventful morning for Garth and Heidi Rohde soon turned into an overwhelming shadow of fear and uncertainty. After 38 weeks of pregnancy the long-awaited due date had arrived and with it, concerning news; the Rohde's first child would be delivered via emergency cesarean to save his life. "We had been trying for two years to have a baby, we had gone as far as infertility study with still no luck," Heidi says, "We had given up at that point and told ourselves what was...
SIDNEY- As an addition to the Congregate Meals Summer program, a generous donation by local pottery shop Elston House, added to the summer festivities featuring indoor picnics and root beer float gatherings with a collection of "to-go" traveling gnomes. Representatives of Congregate Meals selected 15 meal clients to receive and then decorate and paint the gnomes which were then fired in the kiln at Elston House. After, they were returned to begin their "gnome place like home" life in local...
It was a night of celebration and community on Tuesday, August 6th as PlainsWest CASA brought Sidney together to commemorate a night out. The well-attended event, which took place at the Aquatic Center, served as a way for our small town to enjoy an evening out enjoying one another's company while getting to know the names and faces of law enforcement and emergency service workers. Serving over 450 hotdogs and bratwurst fresh off the grill was Chief of Police Joe Aiken, and community and city...
The heat of summer has hit its peak sizzle, as we enjoy the last remnants of summer's lush color and bloom. As we await the magical transformation of fall and experience the change in seasons, Keep Sidney Beautiful has passed the baton to its newest Executive Director, Michelle Haun. Already experienced in sowing the seeds of positive change in the community, Haun has spent the last year inspiring local youth and the surrounding areas to "get up and recycle" during her time as Educational...
Survivors, and those celebrating them , gathered on the sidewalk of Legion Park's pond Friday, August 9th for Sidney's annual Night of Hope walk for the cure. Surrounding those survivors were luminaries, serving as physical reminders for those we have lost. A night coupled with tears of joy and remembrance, Night of Hope serves as a yearly reminder of the great unspoken battles fought day after day. Beginning the night was the survivor lap, a visual reminder of the precious time that we...
Was it Colonel Mustard in the den with a candlestick, or Mrs. Peacock in the kitchen with a revolver? As part of Way Out West's 31st season, the “Who Done It” murder mystery/comedy classic Clue will delight audiences this fall. Seeking actors for the stage, WOW will be hosting auditions for the play at the Elk's Lodge on Monday, August 12th, and Tuesday, August 13th, at 5:30 pm both nights. An opportunity to spotlight local talent, the production will have Friday-Saturday show dates over the...
Promoting the unspoken superpower which is women in agriculture, the Women in Ag conference took place Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Elks Lodge #1894 in Sidney. The morning and afternoon were well attended with guest vendors on the side and Elk's legendary taco bar for lunch. The agricultural event was a good way to spend the weekend. Breakout sessions created an umbrella of topics, from pollinator habitats and backyard ag, to stress relief tips and tricks, there was something for everyone....
The morning of Friday, August 2nd, began Sidney Raider Nation's cross country season with the fourth annual Raider Run consisting of a youth 3k (1.8 miles) and an intermediate/adult 5k run (3.1 miles). Capping off the finish of the early morning run was a cup of cold chocolate milk for each competitor, a staple and "swear by" of longtime Coach, Donna Wiedeburg. Creating a competitive and compassionate environment for her runners, Wiedeburg now shares her accomplishments with one of Sidney's...
An offer to the public to experience tranquility beyond its front doors, Karuna Counseling will be hosting an Open House on Friday, August 23rd from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at their location, 731 Illinois Street. Created as a safe space for Sidney, Nicole Peralta Azor first opened Karuna's doors in 2018 just after the closing of the community mental health center. Noticing an obvious need, Azor gave Sidney the opportunity to rest and recuperate, and it's all in the name – Karuna which means com...
SIDNEY- The Cheyenne County Fair and Rodeo's final day began with a splash of mud, participants from surrounding areas got down and dirty for Take Back Health & Fitness' 4th annual obstacle course with a special addition this year – a 5k mud run. Put on with the help of volunteers and sponsors, TBH&F owners, Amanda Bauer and Kalena Seaman, brainstormed the idea; the race serves as a community event to get out in the sun, sweat, and have fun with neighbors and friends. Held in the past at the b...
Sidney-- As part of a way to celebrate the end of the Summer reading program with community involvement, the Sidney Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Library, hosted a "Wrap-Up Party" in Legion Park on Saturday, July 27th. A summer day filled with a cake walk, bake sale, s'mores station, free will donation lunch, dunk tank, games, story hour and take home craft. The opportunity to pick up Summer reading program prizes while enjoying the party in the park was a hit for all who...
A well-attended event, Sidney's Fox Theatre showcased the movie 'I Can' on Field 2 at Legion Park on Sunday, July 28th. Free for all to attend, the Summer flick brought in an influx of little ones and their parents for the perfect seasonal offering – a night full of wholesome fun and family values all enjoyed from the comforts of a folding chair on a warm summertime evening. "We had a nice little group show up, I'd guess around 40 or so," Kim Phillips, co-owner of Fox Theatre had to say in regar...
As part of an effort to increase awareness in cybersecurity education, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska has donated 210 computer desktops and 240 monitors to 196 high schools across the state. As part of a collaboration with the Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education (NCNE), the donation aims to establish these programs in schools while empowering students with essential computer skills for a rapidly growing work field....
An array of colors scatter flowerbeds with a subtle sweet perfume filling the air, the beat of butterfly and bumble bee wings hum as they dance among the plants; Summer is in full bloom in Sidney, Nebraska. There's something to be said about the atmosphere of a small town on a hot summer day, neighbors wave from yards as sprinklers flurry, kids ride their bicycles past, attempting to cool off from the blistering temperatures. The wholesome ecosystem of a thriving garden extends out past its...
As part of a way to give back to those who keep Agri-Plastics operating, the organization hosted its first ever employee appreciation picnic in Legion Park Saturday, July 20th. A company comprised of over 80 employees, the event served as a chance to say "thank you" while also engaging with coworkers outside of working hours. "We love seeing everyone coming together; this also serves as a fundraiser for our employees," Jamie Sittner says. On site for the summer event were a dunk tank, bouncy...
As part of Sidney Public Library's Summer entertainment, guest musician, author, and educator Aaron Fowler delighted a young audience on Monday, July 15th in the West Elementary auditorium. Open to public and local daycares, the family-friendly show is delightful and informative. Fowler, who traveled from his home in Wichita, Kansas for the Sidney show, prides himself in fostering a creative atmosphere in rural and disadvantaged communities. In 1995, Fowler made the commitment to transition...
