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Going into the final weeks of the school year last May, most of the area’s small schools were bracing for an impact on enrollment that, thankfully, never happened. Nearly all schools, which had by last spring already seen mild dips in enrollment, and based on interviews and expectations, figured they could see substantially fewer students - up to 20 percent in some projections. But as students enrolled for the 2018-19 school year, the projections were disproved. While Creek Valley and Leyton Sch...
Research shows Sidney students at or exceeding state and national standards, according to the 2016-2017 Sidney Public Schools Report Card, the latest report on the website The report card shows trends in ACT results from 2015-2017. The composite scores for seniors in 2015 were 21.5 with 100 percent of the class tested. Statewide, the percent remained at 21.5 for 2015, but only 88 percent tested. Nationwide, the result slipped by a half point to 21.0 with only 59 percent tested. Sidney High...
GRAND ISLAND - Husker Harvest Days will celebrate its 41st annual event with $7.5 million of upgrades that are nearly completed for the 2018 show that will be held Sept. 11-13 on its permanent site near Grand Island. “All the major construction is complete, and we are now working on the last details and fine points,” said Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress shows director. What’s new Visitors will notice the concrete paved roads, new and upgraded restrooms and entrance gate structures. What visitors can’t see, the infrastructure that includes drainage...
LINCOLN – The 10th season of the Nebraska Alumni Association's Football Fridays kicks off Aug. 31 at the Wick Alumni Center's Holling Garden, 1520 R St. The events, which are free and open to the public, are 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31, Sept. 7 and 28. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. The featured speakers for the first 2018 Football Friday are University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green, Athletic Director Bill Moos and Husker Men's Basketball Coach Tim Miles. Local media mem...
The Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce was on-hand Tuesday to help DASOVMA Consulting celebrate five years in Sidney. Martin Dasovich of DASOVMA Consulting cuts the ribbon during the celebration. DASOVMA Consulting has an office in Sidney and in Fort Morgan, CO. He is in Sidney Thursday, Friday and Saturday during tax season....
Sidney's Volunteer Fire Department is under new leadership, following the installation of new officers earlier this month. Four members of the Department's command staff have moved up in the ranks, while two remain in the same slots and two officers have accepted new roles in the command ranks. Twenty-six year department veteran LaVerne Bown was chosen as the new fire chief, replacing Keith Stone, who stepped down after serving in that spot for 32 years. Bown has been one of the department's...
A few months ago, Panhandle Health Group announced the end of mental health services to the Cheyenne County area. The end of services was primarily due to loss of state funding, according to Nichole Peralta. Peralta has been with Panhandle Health for six years and part of the Sidney community for nine years. "Moving wasn't really an option," she said. She saw a need for mental health and substance abuse counseling and looked for a way to continue practicing in Sidney. For her, it wasn't just...
It is said no man is an island. That is especially evident when managing weeds or rodents on the plains. One of the topics addressed in Monday's Cheyenne County Commissioners meeting was the management of prairie dogs and what response can be taken when they are not managed. The prairie dog is actually a rodent known for its burrows that can have extensive underground networks. They are also known for spreading the plague and of carrying fleas. They are the natural target of the black-footed fer...
Sidney voters made their decision Tuesday, allowing the City of Sidney to modify the LB840 program to include private and public funding sources. Presently, the City's economic development plan receives funds only from a tax within the LB840 bill. Sidney voters approved extending the LB840 economic development plan through 2027. A few months ago, City staff talked with the city council about amending the economic development plan to allow funds from sources other than the tax. The scenario...
Sidney's City Council took a good hard look at its 2018-19 budget during a workshop Wednesday, and found there will be a lot of cuts that could sting a little over the next couple of years. In making his budget presentation, Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler told council that, at least on paper, the city could be facing up to $1 million in cuts. That's due in part to double counting some revenues, re-budgeting unspent funds and budgeting possible federal grants. In eliminating those miscues, the...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners met Wednesday for a budget workshop to work out the details in the 2018-2019 budget. Part of the issue, according to Commissioner Randal Miller, is the drop in valuation and adjusting the budget accordingly. Wednesday was spent reviewing departments and their requests. Commissioners called and met with department representatives on specific expenditure requests and if they could be justified. The commissioners met with Tourism Director Kevin Howard, Buildings...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved an agreement with Highby Outdoors for funding to assist with purchase and renovation of a building in Sidney. The building is 232 Greenwood Road. The City entered into a contract with the State of Nebraska for Site and Building Development Funds. The funds are awarded to the City. The City then will be used to assist Highby Outdoors with purchase and renovation of the building. The grant is for $150,000. When the grant is awarded to the City, the City...
A vehicle is towed away from the scene of an accident Wednesday afternoon at the corner of 12th and Illinois when one vehicle was reported to have struck the rear of another. The Sidney Police Department report was unavailable by press deadline but The Telegraph will follow up when it becomes available....
Julesberg Drag Strip hosted racing events on the weekends of July 28 and August 5, with some events in both instances not be completed due to weather concerns. There will be a make-up event for the races that were not completed at the end of August. The next scheduled racing event will take place August 17 – 19 at Julesberg, and will be the Nostalgia race with all cars 1972 and older able to race a real ride down Memory Lane to the "old school" world of drag racing. The final race at J...
The Sidney schools are reporting better preliminary enrollment numbers than expected, according to the board of education meeting Monday. The Cheyenne County School District No. 1 Board of Education met Monday. Among the agenda items, principals reported on anticipated student numbers for the 2018-2019 school year. Nancy Rowlett, principal of Central and North elementary schools, reported 93 to 95 kindergarten students enrolled. She also said there are 95 third grade students enrolled at North E...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board has the opportunity to spruce up the fairgrounds, maybe literally. Imagine if the fairgrounds were accented with strategically placed trees, trees that compliment the facility appearance of the grounds, offer natural shade and are a buffer for erosion. Imagine the natural beauty that happens when the proper trees are planted around the fairgrounds. Galen Wittrock, assistant manager of the South Platte Natural Resources District, was a guest at the Cheyenne County...
Ballots are due Tuesday on a proposal to amend the LB840 economic development plan. The question before voters is “Shall the City of Sidney establish an economic development program by appropriating annually from local sources of revenue only, namely the presently existing sales and use tax, the amount of $300,000 each year for 10 years as well as any grants, donations or stand and federal funds received by the city subject to any restrictions of the grantor, donor or state and federal l...
Sidney's Night of Hope Walk for Cancer is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight. Events start with the Survivor's Walk at 6 p.m. at Sidney Legion Park Pond. Coming back as a part of the event is the popular Chair-ity Auction. There will also be a raffle for a handmade quilt made and donated by Margaret Lieneman. The volunteer-driven organization focused on making a difference in the lives of local cancer patients. The Night of Hope Foundation, uses 90 percent of the proceeds for local...
The Cheyenne County Fair Board announced at its monthly meeting Monday Walker Hayes is scheduled as the night show entertainment for the 2019 Fair. Hayes is a native of Mobile, Ala., and is described as a tried-and-true Nashville standout. He is a singer and songwriter whose voice and perspective brims with relatability, according to his website. In April, Hayes was honored with Platinum - a recognition of 1 million records sold - certification for his his song "You Broke Up With Me" in front...
A multi-disciplinary team of University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers will conduct a two-year study to see how soil nitrogen levels affect protein levels in the grain that comes from Nebraska wheat fields. The team hopes to evaluate how grain quality, yield and field stands are affected by nitrogen fertilizer rates and application timing. The trials will be conducted across the state and with variations in the amount of precipitation the plots receive. The project also will test the effectiveness of crop sensors in monitoring wheat crop...
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...
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...
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...
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...
