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On Saturday March 4th, the Sidney Evangelical Free (E-Free) Church will be having a men's Wild Game Feed starting at 6:30pm in the Family Center gymnasium, 2763 11th Avenue in Sidney. Doors open at 6 o'clock. All men are invited. Please bring a main dish, a side dish, or a dessert to share. The preferred dish is something you love to make from an animal you've harvested but not everyone is a hunter so bring anything you'd like, even if it's just your appetite. There will be plenty of food for...
The City of Sidney is now accepting Request for Proposal for the Greenwood Cemetery South Shop Roof Replacement. Issue Date: February 8, 2023 Closing Date: March 7, 2023 10:00 am. CONTACT: Marshall Hall, Chief Building Official (308) 249-3672 Fax: (308) 254-3164...
It has been some time since alcohol sales were permitted at the Cheyenne County Fair, but this year the County Commissioners approved the Fair Board's request to organize a Beer Garden. Fair Board Committee Member Shelly Sutherland prepared an extremely detailed proposal and explained to the commissioners the structure of how the Garden would be operated and the benefits of having a Beer Garden during the evenings of the Fair. In addition to the full proposal, Sutherland also had a power point...
A big announcement was made by the Fair Board, and Sidney will be getting up-and-coming country music star Ned LeDoux to headline Friday night's concert at the Fair in July. The Fair Board issued a press release that detailed the events that will be happening at this year's Fair, from Saturday July 22 to Saturday July 29. Expect a more vibrant and action-packed Cheyenne County Fair this year, as the Fair Board has been diligently working to finalize agreements and square away the details of all...
SIDNEY - The 25th Annual Youth Classic Basketball Tournament will be held February 24-26th at the Cheyenne County Community Center in Sidney. This year, wristbands must be purchased to enter. There will be different colored wristbands for different days. Single-day bands will be $6 for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 5-11 years old. Weekend bands will be $11 for ages 12 and up, $9 for ages 5-11. You can purchase bands in advance at the Community Center, 627 Toledo Street in Sidney, Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. Wristbands will also be available for...
Members of the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce met last Friday, February 3 to discuss progress that had been made and finalize certain plans for the 2023 Downtown Sounds series of events. This year, Downtown Sounds will be held on June 16, July 21 and August 18. The members first discussed the potential food vendors and where they would be located at the Hickory Square event. This season, the space will be re-arranged for better utilization, with the majority of vendors being on one side...
The Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Lodgepole, Nebraska will be hosting its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Feed on February 21st, 2023 at the Lodgepole Community Center From 5pm-7:30 pm. Hot cakes, link and patty sausages, and scrambled eggs will be served. Drinks will be hot coffee, orange juice, and milk. There will also be a silent auction including a gift certificate from Bags Bar owners Heather and Jesse Williamson, Husker and Denver Bronco granite blocks from Herstead monument, and several...
What challenges are facing dryland crop and livestock production on the High Plains? How is research by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln addressing the challenges? What are the lessons from that research? All these questions and more will be addressed at a public meeting in Sidney on Feb. 14, 2023. “Dryland Production in the High Plains” is the theme of the morning meeting. After lunch, results from the wheat TAPS competition will be announced and the annual meeting of the advisory committee for the UNL High Plains Ag Lab (HPAL) north of Sidn...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – To ensure water infrastructure safety, Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) on several dam assessments across the state. In 2022, nine floodwater reduction dam assessments were completed with four NRDs – Lewis & Clark, Lower Elkhorn, Lower Platte North and Lower Platte South. The cities of Norfolk and Plattsmouth were also joint local partners. Dam assessments are detailed inspections that analyze the current hazard cla...
LINCOLN, Nebraska – The deadline is approaching to order conservation tree seedlings from your local Natural Resources District (NRD). Since 1972, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) have worked with communities and landowners to plant more than 100 million trees throughout the state. For approximately $1.20 each, conservation trees benefit both people and animals. They shade and shelter homes, reduce soil erosion, protect crops and livestock, provide food and cover for wildlife, buffer noise, provide valuable products and add bea...
With the United State Air Force's new intercontinental ballistic missile system expected to break ground in 2026, the cities of Sidney and Kimball are preparing for impacts from the multi-year project. Fortunately, the two municipalities have allies in the Nebraska State Legislature. Senator Brian Hardin, District 48, and Senator Steve Erdman, District 47, have sponsored legislation which would allocate impact funding for Kimball and Cheyenne counties and surrounding areas. "What they're doing...
Nebraska's Senior Congressman, Representative Adrian Smith, was scheduled to visit Sidney earlier this month but his trip was canceled due to recent winter storms. The congressman, however, accommodated the Sidney Sun Telegraph by calling from his office in Washington to discuss issues directly impacting his constituents in the panhandle. Smith is no stranger to rural Nebraska, which comprises the 3rd District. His family has called Nebraska home for six generations and Smith himself grew up in...
Students who desire to serve their country as officers in the United States military have the opportunity to apply to the U.S. Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, or the U.S.. Merchant Marine Academy. All Applicants must provide excellent grades, solid test scores, and with the exception of the US Coast Guard, a nomination from their states Senator or Representative. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services...
The Joy Mission, 401 West 3rd Street, Julesburg, Colorado presents 10 Weeks of “Biblical Citizenship” a Civics Course focusing on Biblical Principles in the U.S. Constitution. Each Video Production by Rick Green, America’s Constitution Coach, David Barton, America’s Historian and many others, brings forward the original intent of the Founding Fathers. Learn more at Patriotacademy.com Sessions begin Sunday, February 5, 3-5 PM, continuing weekly through Sunday, April 9, 2023. There is no charge and citizens of all ages are welcome...
We're finally getting some decent moisture. Of course, it's the cold, fluffy stuff but moisture none the less. I hope you had planned for snow before winter as now may be too late to drive posts for a fence. Snow can be a valuable resource if we control it so we can use the moisture where we need it. We can't control snowfall but we can affect where it lands. At least to some degree. That's where windbreaks and snow fences come into play. They can be used to direct the snow into particular locat...
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau is reminding Nebraskans to claim their property tax relief through the state’s refundable income tax credit. The refundable income tax credit is considered property tax relief as the credit is based on property taxes paid to K-12 schools and community colleges. Nebraskans who paid property taxes on real property in 2022 are eligible to claim a credit equal to 30 percent of the property taxes paid to both K-12 schools and community colleges when they file Nebraska income taxes. “Nebraska Farm Bureau was a...
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined 24 governors from across the nation in defending water rights and access for farmers, ranchers, developers, businesses, and landowners. The governors are requesting that President Joe Biden delay the new rule defining the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), until the U.S. Supreme Court issues its decision. The new WOTUS rule would expand the definition of "navigable waters" to include ponds, certain streams, ditches, and other bodies of water under the Clean Water Act, as determined by the Enviro...
In April 2022, construction began on ALLO's all-fiber network in Sidney after working closely with the City to complete the necessary agreements. ALLO is installing an all-fiber network throughout the community and recently started installing services in customers' homes. "ALLO has been extremely easy to work with and quick to respond to any request we made of them", said City Manager David Scott. "I think that it is fantastic that they will maintain a local presence and leave a footprint here...
Everybody loves classic cars, but relatively few are fortunate to own a piece of automotive history. At the Cruise N Class Car club, members do not have to own a classic ride, just have an appreciation for cars and a love for the work and care required to keep them on the road and looking good. Now in their 37th year, the club holds car shows around the Sidney area, with their show in October being the biggest draw, attracting classic car enthusiasts from many states to bring their cars to Sidne...
Did you know that maintaining 204 lane-miles is the equivalent of sweeping, moving snow and general maintenance on one lane of Interstate 80 to Cheyenne, Wyoming and back? The Sidney Street Department has 15 pieces of equipment of which, only ten clear snow. Why are some streets cleared better than others? Different equipment clears snow and ice differently than others. Motor graders have cutting edges that can get under the packed snow and ice to clear the streets to pavement. Truck plows push snow off the roadway, but run across packed snow...
The Sidney School Board met twice recently, in a Work Session on January 11, and in a Special Meeting on January 19, with the process of selecting a successor to current Superintendent Jay Ehler, who recently announced his retirement, on the agenda. Shari Becker, Director of Search Service for the Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB), met with the Board, via Zoom, in each of the meetings. In the Work Session, Becker detailed the leadership profile of the Superintendent position, and outlined the interview process, timeline and...
Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced a special round of its letter-exchange program, “Dear Stranger.” Originally conceived by Oregon Humanities, “Dear Stranger” connects people from all over the state by inviting Nebraskans to write a letter to someone they’ve never met. “This is a fun way to connect with others during the cold winter months,” said Mary Yager, associate director. “As we prepare to commemorate our 50th year of helping people explore what connects us and makes us human, we look forward to matching letter writers again....
The Sidney City Council unanimously appointed Mayor Brad Sherman to serve on the Sidney Housing Authority Board at their January 10 meeting. Prior to the appointment, the council discussed the goal of the board and potential upcoming projects. The Sidney Housing Authority Board consists of five members, one of whom is a current member of the city council. Another member must be a resident of either the Sioux Villa Apartments at 1844 Ash Street or the Western Heritage Apartments at 2459 11th...
The Sidney City Council approved expenditures for two different vehicles during their January 10 meeting. One will help reduce costs for the public transportation department while the other will increase productivity for the electric department. Moving Forward The public transportation department will be adding a minivan to its fleet, which consists of two 12-passenger buses. According to Public Transportation Director Kasey Kantor, operations of "Handi-Ride", Sidney's public transportation,...
Sidney City Council discussed two engineering bids for the wastewater treatment facility on January 10. Most notable to the governing body was the discrepancy between the two bids, with one ten times that of the other. In December 2022, the City of Sidney Wastewater Treatment Facility published a request for engineering qualifications bid regarding the replacement of equipment at the influent pump station. The City received two bids, one from MC Schaff of Scottsbluff and one from Olsson and Associates of Denver, Colorado. When presented with...
