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The head of Cabela’s began his remarks during Wednesday’s annual meeting of shareholders by celebrating the company’s roots. Tommy Millner, Cabela’s CEO, thanked the City of Sidney, Cheyenne County and local businesses for “making this city and this county the greatest place in the world that we could run our company.” Minutes later, a lengthy round of applause sounded at Sidney High School, where the gathering was held, after Millner introduced Mary Cabela. Throughout the past year, Cabela had been present at many store openings, the CEO sai...
Whether Cheyenne County should apply for a livestock friendly designation through the Nebraska Department of Agriculture was discussed at a county commissioners meeting earlier this week. On Monday morning, county resident Tyson Narjes asked Cheyenne County Commissioners to consider filling out an application for the status. “It seems over the years, the county has kind of lost touch with agriculture,” Narjes said. “This is a way to show support.” Narjes said until recently, it was more of a promotional program: a resolution and some paperwo...
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is one of many American Veteran accounts published in The Sidney Sun-Telegraph. The writer, who is from Potter, is conducting the interviews as part of the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project. In all fairness, the members of the Selective Service (Draft) Board might have had a bad "rap." They were merely doing their job by naming and notifying young men that they were going to be serving their country in the war. For the most part, those being notified were... Full story
Ellen Lessman, 74 of rural Broadwater, Neb., died Monday morning, June 1, 2015, at her home north of Dalton. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015, in the Salem Lutheran Church in Gurley with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial will follow in the Dalton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Salem Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Hour or the donor's choice. Friends may call from 1-6 p.m. Thursday at the Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney,... Full story
Patricia Klem, age 63 of Denver, Colo., and former Sidney resident, passed away in Denver Monday, June 1, 2015. Funeral services are pending and will be announced when available. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Patricia’s care and funeral arrangements....
KEARNEY, Neb. – Several local students at University of Nebraska at Kearney were named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2015 semester. Honored were: Morgan Linneman, Seth Schuessler, Sara Wright, Tessa Schumacher, Kaitlyn Wells, all of Sidney; and Rachael Ernest of Dalton. Students who are on the Deans’ List must have completed 12 credit hours or more of classes with a 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Students earn a 4.0 for an “A,” 3.0 for a “B” and a 2.0 for a “C.” Courses taken on a credit/no credit basis aren’t included among the necessary... Full story
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Brandy Collins of Chappell made the Dean’s List for the 2015 spring semester at Central Community College. The students were enrolled at one or more CCC locations, which include the Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses; Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers; and learning centers in about 60 central Nebraska towns. Students on the Dean’s Honor List earned a GPA between 3.5 and 3.99.... Full story
CRETE, Neb. – Two local students mader the Dean’s List at Doane College for the spring semester. Recognized were: senior Jeremy Reimers, a Dalton resident and graduate of Leyton High School, and freshman Corbin Heller, a Sidney resident and grad of Peetz High School. Students must achieve a minimum 3.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and hold 12 hours to qualify.... Full story
AMES, Iowa – Chappell’s McKenzie Steger was one of 4,345 students who received degrees at Iowa State’s spring commencement. It awarded 3,646 undergraduate degrees, 448 master’s degrees, 147 veterinary medicine degrees and 104 doctor of philosophy degrees. Steger received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.... Full story
Ongoing Cancer survivor support group meets every third Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Dorwart Cancer Care Center. Great topics/food/fellowship. Call Leslie at (308) 250-1113 with questions. Saturday, June 6 The second annual Leyton Warrior Challenge will be held Saturday, June 6 beginning at 8 a.m. at Leyton High School in Dalton. Proceeds will be used for the resurfacing of the Leyton Elemenatry/Junior High playground. There will be an adult full obstacle course as well as a kids’ course. For more information, go to leytonwa... Full story
Dear Editor, “Thanks” Red Raiders and staff for putting us back on the map. You have all done Sidney proud the last few years. Mike Hartzler Sidney... Full story
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – After the Sidney American Legion senior team gathered for a lengthy talk after a lopsided loss to Class A Westco Tuesday night, it met in a tight circle and shouted, "family!" Despite the 13-1, five-inning loss, the seniors made a strong appearance of unity afterwards with a mind toward leaving the events of the night on the field in Scottsbluff. Though the seniors yielded eight walks and committed five errors, they left the field with their focus on a district game a...