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SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the City of Sidney council held its regular meeting, with several items on the agenda. Councilmen Paul Strommen and Brandon Bondegard were absent from this meeting. After approving the council minutes from the November 12 meeting and November 15 Strategic Planning meeting, the council moved to the first order of business. Cheyenne County Veterans Service Officer Fred Wiedeburg introduced Eagle Scout candidate Grady Kendall to the council and explained that...
SIDNEY--The eagerly anticipated opening of the All is Bright Christmas Tour at the Cheyenne County Fairgrounds took place Saturday afternoon, December 30, 2024. An enormous crowd had already assembled before the doors even opened to the pavilion which had been converted into a winter wonderland seemingly by magic. Adults and children alike were eager to see the real reindeer inside the facility. More than one child noted that the animal pens adjacent to the doors had only seven wooden reindeer i...
SIDNEY – At 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 19th, award-winning singer-songwriter Daniel Christian and his band will take the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center stage to perform a concert of songs for the holiday season, including many popular Christmas favorites and a few unique chestnuts. Nashville recording artist Daniel Christian is a native of Tecumseh, Nebraska and taught high school English for five years before making music his full-time occupation in 2008. Since then, he has e...
SIDNEY--On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office personnel and Emergency Medical providers were dispatched at 10:06 am to 1430 County Road 109, just south of Sidney, to respond to a call concerning shots fired. When first responders arrived at the scene, a 70-year-old man, Bruce Brauer, was identified as the victim and was suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. When emergency services personnel arrived, Vicky Brauer, Bruce Brauer’s ex-wife, was administering CPR to...
Nebraska is known around the world for our hard-working farmers and ranchers. Agriculture is the heart and soul of our state. Beef production delivers billions of dollars to our economy every year. It's also essential to our national security. But today, the "Beef State" way of life is under threat. Once again, anti-agriculture activists have taken over a federal entity to impose a radical, anti-beef agenda on the country. We must reject this unscientific approach. Every five years, the Dietary...
Ideas are either the engine of achievement or the instruments of destruction. Ideas have such power because ideas precede action. An idea without action is ineffectual. Good ideas can be supported with sound reasoning. They can withstand scrutiny, analysis, and challenge. A bad idea is not merely a good idea that didn't work out as expected. A bad idea is rooted in selfishness and shows a total disregard for the well being of others. People who purposely espouse bad ideas typically have an air...
Fintan O'Toole, a writer for "The New York Review of Books," wrote in his July 18, 2024 column, that, "Being close to Trump was like being friends with a hurricane." O'Toole lists a series of people's names who worked for Trump, believed him, and then faced legal troubles. Rudy Giuliani appeared in court in New York City, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, because he failed to turn over all his assets to the court. His crime: he defamed two election workers in the state of Georgia, Ruby Freeman and...
It is given to you to know the secrets of Heaven, but I speak to them in parables." Matthew 13:11 MGM's Wizard of Oz movie could be viewed as such. The yellow bricks, Biblically, represent faith, joy, character and our glory of Life, Jesus Messiah, on the Road to Reason. No matter how steep the climb or how dark the forest the Lord passes through, He will save His sheep that is (that are) lost. We, like Dorothy, are selected, by Father God, to star where we are. It is He Who created us, corrects...
UNL BEEF - Nebraska Extension will offer a comprehensive three-part webinar series, Fundamental Knowledge for Successful Calving Season. The live webinar will be offered January 8, 13, 15, from 7:30 – 8:45 pm CST and will conclude with interactive in-person workshops offered in four different locations Jan. 21-23, 2025. This engaging event will provide invaluable information for farmers, ranchers and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process. Webinar Series Topics: • Wednesday, Ja...
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) announces the opening of the 2024-2025 ONE RED Irrigation Engine Program. Applications are now being accepted for rebates to assist farmers with the replacement of agricultural irrigation pump diesel engines with all-electric equipment. Applications must be submitted to NDEE by Jan. 16, 2025, to be considered. To be eligible, applicants must have owned the diesel engine for two years and operated it for at least 250 hours each of those years. The diesel engine may be...
Lincoln - Many farmers and ranchers inquire about prevailing rates for various custom farm services. In addition to the regular biennial custom rates survey, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Center for Agricultural Profitability has launched a new survey designed to provide market rate information for the Nebraska livestock industry. Producers and operators that perform and provide custom services for others, or that utilize custom services and pay others, are invited to participate in the...
Planning how to transfer a farm or ranch to the next generation can be difficult. Between the emotional issues involved and tough decisions, it can be easy to procrastinate on this important process. Learn more about how to move forward with your operation & succession planning through this workshop! Join Jeffrey Tranel, Agricultural & Business Management Specialist with Colorado State University Extension Office as we discuss how to move forward with transferring your business to the next generation, making plans for retirement, and...
Elmer Brauer, 89, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 in his home. Elmer was born on September 3, 1935 in Sidney, Nebraska to John and Esther Brauer, where he was the 5th of 6 children. He attended Sidney high school and enlisted in the army after graduation, being honorably discharged after 2 years. When he returned from serving our country, he reconnected with Avis Mick, who would soon become the absolute love of his life. While they were dating, Elmer attended...
Karl J. Bules, Jr. died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home in Chappell. Graveside memorial services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in the Hillside Cemetery south of Julesburg, Colorado. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Bules family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Karl was born June 18, 1930 in Peetz, Colorado, the...
Larry Dean Gorman, age 77 of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Services were held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with Pastor Brenda Pfiefly officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. You may view Larry's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &...
Barbara A (McGowan) McRoberts, 84, of Gurley, Nebraska passed away Thursday morning, November 28, 2024, at Country House Residence in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she resided since April of this year. She was born on October 8, 1940, to John and Genevieve McGowan in Omaha, Nebraska where she grew up and lived until her mid 20’s. She attended Holy Name for grammar school, graduated from Duchesne High School, and received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Creighton University. After a few years teaching at Crestridge Elementary and...
Arleigh Lincoln "Pete" Nelson, 101 of Loveland, died November 25, 2024, at Lakeview Commons in Loveland due to congestive heart failure. Arleigh was born April 14, 1923 at the Nelson family farm west of Sidney, Nebraska to Edward and Verda (Glassburn) Nelson. He was the 11th of 12 children born to the family and was nicknamed Pete as a young child. He married Aurleen Fehringer on June 6, 1950 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, Nebraska. He graduated from Lorenzo High School in 1942....
Janeene Renae Staab, age 49, formerly of Sidney, passed away in Casper, WY on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Services and inurnment in the Kimball Cemetery will be held at a later date. Friends may view Janeene's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Janeene's care and funeral arrangements. Janeene Renae Staab, the daughter of Frederic Gilbert Touney Jr and Lorraine Miller, was born on April...
Patricia "Pat" Jane (Dindinger) Wiekhorst, 90 years old, beloved wife, devoted mother, daughter, daughterin- law, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-greatgrandmother, and friend passed away on November 20, 2024, at Kimball County Manor in Kimball, NE, after a long full life. Services were held at the Prairie West Church in Potter, NE on Monday, December 2, 2024 with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Inurnment took place in the Potter Cemetery in Potter, NE. In lieu of flowers monetary donations...
LARRY D. WORTH - Larry Worth died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at CHI Health-Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Funeral Service for Larry D. Worth age 88 of Springview, NE will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024) at 10:00 AM in the New Hope Community Church at Springview, NE. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Sandhills Cancer Fund or to the family in Larry’s name. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com....
SIDNEY--It was just a scrimmage game, but it did look that both the Lady Raider and Red Raider Basketball teams were ready to get into the season with their performances against the Hershey Panthers in the Hall of Fame Game scrimmage on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Head Coach Tyler Shaw's Lady Raiders started off the night, and quickly used their strong defense to stymie the Lady Panthers and pull away with a big lead. Senior Kayla Westby looked in mid-season form running the offense while...
MIKE MOTZ Sidney Sun-Telegraph PEETZ- The Peetz Bulldogs had an up-and-down 2024 Football season, but two standout players earned places in the First Team All Conference list for 6-Man Football. Sophomore Dylan Wagner was named to the First Team as he compiled 833 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the year. Sophomore Conner Schumacher was also named to the First Team, rushing for 471 yards and 10 touchdowns in a season cut short by injury. The Bulldogs also had three Honorable Mentions to...
SIDNEY--Keep Sidney Beautiful announced that the organization received just over $59,000 in grants to assist with its mission of education, public cleanup, recycling initiatives, and innovative approaches for educational growth for staff and leadership in Sidney. The grants were awarded by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy. The first grant is a Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program for Clean-ups for $498, and the second grant is for a Waste Reduction and...
SIDNEY--Table of Grace on Alvarado Road in Sidney is a staple of the community, and for years has been providing meals and services to members of the community who are in need of help. For Thanksgiving, on Monday, November 25, 2024, the volunteers at Table of Grace and their partners provided 60+ Holiday Baskets with turkey, ham, and all the fixings necessary for a proper Thanksgiving meal. Lee Eads of Table of Grace spoke about the event, saying, "This is a real community effort. First, we...
SIDNEY--On Saturday, November 30, 2024, Elks Lodge hosted the annual Small Business Saturday event in Sidney. 28 vendors were selling their merchandise and services, with many offering the perfect gifts for the holiday season. There were all kinds of different products offered, from hand-made quilts to fragrances, and the shoppers that came out bought unique items while supporting local small businesses. One of the vendors was there for a unique reason. Three young ladies from the Leyton FFA...
