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The South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD) Board of Directors (Board) held their monthly meeting Feb . 13 at the South Platte NRD Conference Room. Jim Schneider, Ph.D., from Olsson Associates presented the Western Irrigation District Model/Groundwater Evaluation Toolbox (GET). This model was created through a contract with the Twin Platte NRD. Using data from the Western Water Use Management Model (WWUMM) and the Cooperative Hydrology Study (COHYST) the model can create a simulation of what could happen to a given set of canal...
The American Legion and Auxiliary posed a few questions to local students: Are you in the Eleventh grade in high school or equivalent level in home school? Would you like to attend a hands-on workshop in elections and government officers? Would you like to meet over 400 students that enjoy learning and visiting Nebraska’s Capitol in Lincoln? If you can answer yes, it could come true, all this for free. The American Legion Auxiliary and American Legion organizations in Sidney are sponsoring students to attend a week long learning experience i...
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. This year’s theme is “Press for Progress,” and events around the world will celebrate women’s advancements in the political, social and cultural arenas. But right here in the United States, women still face barriers to their financial progress. If you’re a woman, you need to recognize these challenges – and respond to them. So, what are the key obstacles to financial security for a woman? Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the gender wage gap: Women generally earn around 80 cen...
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to [email protected]. Americans want to believe that we all have the chance to explore our individual brands of limitless potential. We tell young people, “Do what you love and the money will follow.” We say they should take the time to discover who they really are...
LINCOLN - A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher has shown widespread irrigation has resulted in a net moisture loss in Nebraska, a finding that could have worldwide water conservation implications if substantiated by further research. Across Nebraska, runoff rates have generally dropped by a little more than a tenth of an inch per decade between 1979 and 2015, said Joe Szilagyi, a research hydrologist with the Conservation and Survey Division in the School of Natural Resources. During...
OMAHA (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says small and midsize farms across Nebraska have lost much of their land and revenue to bigger operations over the past two decades. Many of these farms have been caught between falling prices and rising costs, the Omaha World-Herald reported . As a result, the number of smaller farms in the state has decreased while the number of larger farms has risen. Farms with more than $500,000 in annual sales more than tripled between 1997 and 2012. But farms with revenue between $100,000 and $499,999 d...
A project which aims to make downtown Sidney more attractive and drive downtown business was reviewed by members of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Sidney's city council chambers were filled to capacity by local residents wanting to hear more about the idea behind the Hickory Square project, which would develop a park-like area on 10th Avenue from the mid-block alley north to Hickory Street. Under the plan, both the alley and Hickory St. would remain open unless an event...
An air rescue service newly based out of Sidney officially went into operation last week, and it didn't long to make its first run. Medical Air Rescue Company (MARC) went "live," or able to carry patients, Saturday morning, and that evening carried its first patient. MARC's local operation, in the works since January 2017, has spent the past few months setting up shop in Sidney. The company purchased two homes in Sidney, one for medical personnel, the other for pilots and ground crew, and has ma...
With a high temperature of 30 degrees in Sidney Wednesday, it seemed almost balmy after a week which began with a huge temperature swing. The wild week began with unseasonably warm weather Sunday, which saw a few residents out in shirt sleeves enjoying a 67-degree afternoon. That changed relatively quickly, however, as National Weather Service records show that just 24 hours later the temperature had dropped to nine degrees. By midnight Monday, light snow was falling through -1 degree air. By the time the snow ended, Sidney had received about...
Sidney’s Housing Authority has announced it has opened a new office for Sioux Villa at 1703 Cedar Street. The new Sioux Villa office provides a handicap-accessible entrance, private interview area and a permanent location for the Sidney Housing Authority’s board meetings. Sioux Villa has provided housing in Sidney’s northwest corner since the 1940’s and currently provides market rate units. Riders of the Sidney Stagecoach can request the bus to the office, which will be a drop off and pickup location. The Sidney Housing Authority also provide...
For months since the announcement that Bass Pro Shops purchased Cabela's, uncertainty has hovered over Sidney like a cloud. "What's going to happen on the hill" has been the question many have tried to guess as they hope for their future in Sidney. That question was answered late last week when those employed at Cabela's headquarters received letters outlining a severance package for those voluntarily leaving the company. It is believed that the letters were sent to the majority, if not all, of...
The Cheyenne County Clerk’s Office has posted the incumbents seeking to return to public office. The deadline for incumbents seeking office was Feb. 15. The Primary Election is scheduled for May 15, 2018. An incumbent is anyone in office seeking a return to office, even if it is a different public office. Cheyenne County Commissioners Darrell Johnson (District 2) and Philip Sanders (District 3) have petitioned to return to the commissioners office. Assessor Sybil Prosser (Republican) is s...
Total government assets for the City of Sidney increased by about 11 percent, $5,535,585, by the end of the 2017 fiscal year, according to an audit presented to the city council by Rauner & Associates, P.C. The audit is for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2017. The audit was presented to the Sidney City Council Feb. 13. While assets increased by 11 percent, expenses increased by 16 percent and revenues increased by $102,632, less than one percent. Business-type Activities assets increased by...
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) opened a new job center in Sidney on Tuesday. The office, at 2246 Jackson Street, will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and will provide a variety of services to businesses and job seekers, including: - Employment and Training - Assistance - Reemployment Program - Resume and Interview - Preparation - Career-Focused Workshops - Veteran Services - Interest and Skill Assessments - Recruitment Help - Interviewing Space - Labor...
LINCOLN – Producers, landowners and other agricultural policy stakeholders seeking information on the 2018 farm bill are encouraged to register for a series of five forums scheduled at locations across Kansas and Nebraska, including one at Scottsbluff in early March. The Scottsbluff forum is scheduled for March 6 from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and refreshments and lunch will be served. The registration fee is $20 if pre-registered five days b...
Troy A. Christofferson, 20, Sidney appeared for Status Hearing. He is charged with Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (class II felony), Terroristic Threats (class IIIA felony) and Strangulation (class IIIA felony) and Third Degree Domestic Assault (class I misdemeanor). A Jury Trial is scheduled for April 16 and April 17. Christofferson was arraigned Tuesday, Jan. 9, on charges of Using a Deadly Weapon to Commit a Felony (Class II Felony), Terroristic Threats (Class IIIA Felony), and...
Farmers National Company Appoints Schadegg Western Area Sales Manager Farmers National Company, the nation’s leading real estate sales and farm and ranch management company, announced that Paul Schadegg, AFM, of Sidney has been promoted to the position of Western Area Sales Manager. Schadegg will work with farm managers and real estate sales associates in Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas to list, market, and sell agricultural real estate. Paul brings many years of experience in real estate sales and new business g...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday approved an agreement supporting Agri-Plastics through LB840. LB840, also known as the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act, authorizes incorporated cities and villages to appropriate and spend local sales and property tax revenues for certain economic development purposes. These expenditures must come under compliance of the procedure as defined in LB840. LB840 was approved by Cheyenne County voters from 2007-2017, according to the presentation by...
The Sidney City Council Tuesday received an update on repair of city roofing resulting from hail storms in 2017. Assistant City Manager Dawn Martin reported to council that several roofs belonging to various departments were damaged in the summer of 2017. She told council 21 of 22 roofs of city buildings were damaged by summer hail storms. Martin reported a Request For Proposals (RFP) outlining the damage and required repair was posted on the City of Sidney website in October. Licensed roofers...
The Cheyenne County Commissioners Tuesday opened bids for work at the building at 931 Hickory St. Nine bids were submitted for working including flooring, electrical, construction and HAVAC. Dick’s Flooring was chosen for the flooring at a cost of $5,505, Melchoir Contracting, LLC., was selected with a bid of $34,750 for construction, Tait’s Electric won the bid for electrical with a bid of $16,456, and JJ Plumbing & Heating was awarded the HVAC bid at a price of $9,218.59. Also submitting bid...
Officials from the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce will review plans and answer questions on a proposed project for Sidney's Hickory Square. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20. in the Sidney City Council chambers. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions, gather information on project specifics and funding, and offer community input on the downtown revitalization project. The idea of Hickory Square started a few years ago when the City of Sidney received a Community D...
The City of Sidney will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of President's Day. All City Departments will be closed including the Landfill and the Library. The Dial-a-ride Bus and Stage Line Bus will not be running. The Solid Waste Department will be collecting Monday's trash on Tuesday, February 20 and Tuesday's trash on Wednesday, February 21...
While the stage was set to mimic the Hollywood Oscars, the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce could well have named its Saturday awards program the "Team Awards." The Chamber annually uses its award banquet to recognize significant contributions to the community by both businesses and individuals. But without exception representatives of business and individuals alike gave credit not only to their own teams, but the Sidney and Cheyenne County community as well. No matter the category, award...
Nebraska performer Daniel Christian and his band will be in Sidney Feb. 16. The concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. with ticket prices $12 for adults, $6 for seniors and students and WNCC $5. Children under five are free. Tickets are available at the door. The concert is hosted by the High Plains Arts Council and will be held at the Sidney High School Performing Arts Center. The Feb. 16 performance in Sidney will include a project he recorded with singer-songwriter Mark Adams who grew up in Sidney....
Public Meetings to discuss ground water are being hosted by the South Platte Natural Resources District (SPNRD). Topics to be covered during these meetings will include water levels, water usage, irrigation water allocations; water resources management strategies and upcoming Integrated Management Plan (IMP) revisions. Feedback provided by attendees will assist the SPNRD Board of Directors in planning for water management and water conservation for the District, the main goal being protection of water users within the District. The SPNRD is...
