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  • Tourism Director Proposes Changes to Grant System

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 8, 2018

    Create an event that interests people and you also increase the chances of people visiting cafes and businesses in town as well. That is the theory among the tourism industry: give people a reason to attend an event, and they are more likely to also stop at a restaurant, shop at a local store and possibly rent a hotel room. However, to get there, people need to know about the event. They need a reason to take the day trip, or further. Cheyenne County Tourism Director Kevin Howard met with the...

  • Van vs House

    Don Ogle|Aug 8, 2018

  • Trash Rate Changes Clarified

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 8, 2018

    The change in trash rates for the Sidney area means all customers will be billed at the same rate per yard of trash, according to Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler. That also means residential customers will see a slight increase to their month bill, an increase of about $2 per month above the current cost. Effective in September, trash will increase. All solid waste customers will be billed according to the same rate per yard, Sadler said recently. The new price will be $18.50 per yard. He said...

  • Saddle and Tack Shop Opens Downtown

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 8, 2018

    At the north end of Hickory Street is a small store with a big understanding of "the cowboy way." It is a store with an assortment of what is needed for a safe ride, maybe what a cowboy didn't realize he, or she, needs until talking with the store owners. Along the way, the customer gets to conduct business in the country way, with a handshake and a steady look in the eye. Monte and Kathy Decker are opening "Cowboy Connection" at 827 Tenth Ave. The store offers a full line of new and used saddle...

  • Smith Visits Sidney Constituents

    Don Ogle|Aug 8, 2018

    Congressman Adrian Smith spent the morning in Sidney Monday, with business and healthcare foremost on his agenda. Smith opened the morning at Lukjan Metal products, presenting its leadership team with the 2018 Third Congressional District Excellence in Economic Development Award. Lukjan was named as one of 11 individuals and businesses helping to strengthen Nebraska communities through innovation, hard work, entrepreneurship, and historic preservation. Smith presented the award, along with a...

  • Fair Board Reviews 2018 County Performance

    Forrest Hershberger|Aug 8, 2018

    The Cheyenne County Fair Board met Monday night to review this year’s events. The overall opinion is the numbers are up from last year. “Attendance was up,” said board member Anita Pennel. She clarified some of the numbers are estimates. The ambiguity is because of how entrance to grandstand events included children under 12 at no charge. Pennel said 1,340 people attended the rodeo, up from 2017. She said final numbers are estimates based on taking the number of tickets sold and multi...

  • Leah Joan Hof

    Aug 8, 2018

    Leah Joan Hof (Joan), 80, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Funeral services for Joan will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Burial will be held in the Peetz Cemetery in Peetz, Colorado at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for...

  • Eugene Howard Hume

    Aug 8, 2018

    Eugene Howard Hume, long time Sidney resident died on August 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9th in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday from 1-7:00 P.M. A memorial is being established. You may view Gene's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....