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The "swamp" is deeper than elected officials, according to Matt Innis, complicating President Trump's promise to drain it. Innis, is seeking to take the senatorial seat occupied by Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse. Innis says he is motivated by the attacks from congressmen on the president. He said watching the brutal attacks by the state's congressmen during the last four years convinced him to join the race. "That bothered me," he said of the lack of support by He said the attacks started before Tru...
The Sidney Airport Authority Board is moving ahead with plans to add new hangars at the facility. In the Nov. 14 meeting, the board met with Jeff Wolfe, project manager, Airport Engineering, with M.C. Schaff of Scottsbluff. Wolfe discussed how he wants to approach the project, what the board expects and costs of M.C. Schaff managing the project. The management fee will be about $44,000. Wolfe said as part of the project management, he will take care of bid-opening and posting legal notices....
Why does Cheyenne County have a court clerk, a county clerk, treasurer and board of commissioners, and what are their duties? Cheyenne County high school juniors and seniors were invited to the Cheyenne County Courthouse Monday to visit with county officials as part of Cheyenne County Government Day. The day is designed for students to learn what the local government process is and why it is important. In the opening session, students from Sidney High School, Leyton High School and Creek Valley...
Communities like meeting places, locations where the content of the cup varies with the patron and the accuracy of the story changes with the day. They are places known for their quality of product, atmosphere and service. It is what Pat Keen and his wife envision for their new business, "Beans and Steams." Beans and Steams is a new coffee house coming to Sidney. It is located between the shakes and sundaes, and pizzas and flautas. "It is really a post-retirement dream, discussion between my...
The Sidney City Council recently approved the third reading of an ordinance amending the speed limits throughout the city. Areas undergoing change include Old Post Road to 45 mph, 50 mph on Illinois Street/U.S. Highway 30 from 1,200 feet east of Fifth Street to the junction with 17J, and residential streets moved from 20 mph to 25 mph. “Really, its about making things consistent,” said Mayor Roger Galloway. The new speed limits will be affective after the notice is published and new speed lim...
Aaron Balcom grew up in a ranching community around Cheyenne, Wyo. and found a great sense of pride being a part of it. While he knew that ranching wasn’t his future, he did want to settle down in a small town and work in agriculture. That’s why studying in the John Deer Ag Tech program is a perfect fit for him. He enjoys the challenge of his new line of work. “I knew that I had to find a career that would allow me to be in agriculture, was mentally stimulating and physically demanding, so th...
The staffing of the Cabela's corporate office in Sidney will soon get smaller as Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's recently announced the relocation of 118 positions from Sidney to the company's Springfield, Missouri location. "It's obviously incredibly frustrating," said Sidney Mayor Roger Gallaway. He said just when people feel the community is moving forward, they get the rug pulled out from under them. "Its really heart-wrenching to see families moved out of the community due to factors beyond the...
Sidney High School students continue to perform ahead of the state average. That is the news brought to the school board Monday evening by Superintendent Jay Ehler. The ACT College Readiness Letter for the district was presented to the board Monday. The letter shows trends from 2015 through 2019. In 2015, 79 students took the A CT test, 18,347 in the state. The number of students testing increased to 106 in 2018 before receding to 99 in 2019. In each year, Sidney students kept pace with or...
Sidney Regional Medical Center has two new doctors on staff with similar backgrounds. Dr. Sara Sholar has joined the staff as a doctor of osteopathic medicine and medical doctor. In addition to studying medicine, she has a focus on osteopathic manipulation therapy. She graduated from medical school in Florida, moving to Orlando after growing up North Carolina. “This is my first job out of training,” she said recently. She has three years experience in family medicine with experience in del...
Sidney High School students are being encouraged to think and see outside of themselves. During the week of Nov. 18-22, students will have opportunities to make the school a better place, reach out to students they may not always interact with, meet seniors and more. The program is student-led under the direction of Shelby Price. It is called "Be The Change Week." Each day will have specific emphasis for students to apply. Be The Change Week is a follow-up to Challenge Day which occurs in the...
Now five months into my new role as Administrator of ESU 13, I am grasping an even deeper understanding of the organization as a whole as well as how ESU 13 coordinates with the other ESUs across the state. There are 17 educational service units in Nebraska working together through the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council (ESUCC) to ensure that we are efficient and effective in statewide efforts, programs, and initiatives. In addition, ESUCC provides a bridge to connect service units with the Nebraska Department of Education for...
The Department of Labor is hosting a “Rapid Response” information session at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at Western Nebraska Community College in Sidney. The meeting will be held in Rooms 115/116. We understand that a job loss is stressful and difficult, so we’re here to assist you! You are invited to attend an information session presented by the Nebraska Department of Labor and representatives of the workforce system. You will learn about services, programs, and benefits you may be eligible for as a result of receiving a notice of layoff. Workf...
The Way Out West (WOW) Community Theatre did a Tomfoolery Improv night benefitting Plains West CASA recently. The dinner and entertainment were provided with a free-will donation and all proceeds going to Plainswest CASA! Those who attended were able to enjoy a pasta buffet and were encouraged to dress up in costumes to celebrate Halloween. Between the entry donations, dirty word cup, and the tips from the bartenders (Elk's Lodge No. 1894), the event generated a total of $761.50. Those pictured...
The arctic winds didn't stop the celebration as state and local officials and recent residents came together to celebrate the completion of Canterbury Estates. "This is a project that started about six years ago," said Scott McDaniel, Sidney Housing Authority Board member after the ribbon cutting. In November 2018, officials broke ground on the project, announcing six two-bedroom and four one-bedroom units to be built specifically for residents with disabilities. McDaniel said Wednesday the...
Some of the objections filed by Bass Pro/Cabela's were addressed but several need a higher court. The Cheyenne County commissioners were updated Monday on a list of objections filed by the Bass Pro/Cabela's corporation regarding real estate valuations in Cheyenne County. County Attorney Paul Schaub, speaking for County Assessor Mel Keller and the county appraisers involved in the process, said properties including the tract of land near the retail center in Sidney with the gazebo and pond have...
Sidney American Legion Unit No. 17 is celebrating the national Auxiliary's milestone, a century of service in 2019-2020. The Sidney American Legion Unit No. 17 is part of The American Legion Family, which includes not only The American Legion, but the American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion, and American Legion Riders. None of these organizations would exist without The American Legion. All were created as veterans support organizations. The American Legion Auxiliary was founded N...
Advance tickets for Elvis Tribute Artist Joseph Hall's Dec. 21 Christmas Show will go on sale Saturday, Nov. 9 Hall is coming to Sidney as part of the High Plains Arts Council's 2019-2020 season, and the Cheyenne County Chamber of Commerce is handling advance ticket sales. Stop by the Chamber office at 740 Illinois St., mail them your request or call 308-254-5851. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students (including Western Nebraska Community College students), and children...
George Lapaseotes was sitting behind a computer dreaming of a different life. "I kept thinking, 'This isn't what I love or what I want to do every day,'" Lapaseotes said. "So I sat down and decided to do something with aviation." Specifically, Lapaseotes, who would accompany his uncle on flying trips frequently as a kid, decided to enroll in the Western Nebraska Community College Aviation Maintenance program. "The instructors made it fun, too," he said. "It wasn't just a sit in class all day and...
Leyton's Lady Warriors had many challenges this year, fighting for consistency while hovering around the .500 mark for the season. Last Tuesday after getting past a stubborn Minatare team in the semi-finals of the D2-12 Subdistrict Tournament, the Lady Warriors faced off against the powerhouse Garden County Lady Eagles, a team that had lost only one match the entire season. Leyton had dropped seven straight sets to Garden County during the season, but battled hard in the first set. Tied at...
In West Elementary School, there is a name that is known by teachers, staff and students. She is known for her heart, for her commitment to staff and students, and to the educational community. Carla Brauer is among the finalists for school counselor of the year. The award is presented by the Nebraska School Counselor Association. There are three awards presented: Elementary School, Middle School and High School counselor. "People can nominate you for that award," she said. Brauer was nominated...
As the City of Sidney is reviewing, speed zones and traffic controls within the city limits, one resident approached the city council to post more traffic signs. Mindy Estrada, who lives with her family on Summit Drive, asked the City to post a speed limit sign that can be seen by traffic westbound from 11th Avenue. Her concern is the number of vehicles she has seen traveling at what she considered a high rate of speed. She has talked with the sheriff's department regarding a speed monitoring...
Sidney City Manager Ed Sadler recently announced his retirement. He will have completed about four years of service to the community when he leaves office in 2020. "This is a change for me," Sadler said Thursday. He said job changes usually include a 30-day notice. With the announcement of his retirement, he offered to stay through the budget process and help in the transition. He said he has always known Sidney would be his last job. He said he was hired in part to lead the city through the eco...
CURTIS – The Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture will participate at the 92nd National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis. NCTA's assistant recruiter Casey Gathje will have an NCTA display in the Expo hall on October 30-31, and November 1. The booth location is #2465, said NCTA associate dean Jennifer McConville. "Our NCTA exhibit will feature the college's publication "The Aggie" and FFA students and Expo attendees will be able to visit with Recruiter Gathje about academic p...
LA VISTA - The Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) recognized 76 Nebraska member hospital employees on Oct. 18, 2019, by bestowing them with the organization's prestigious The Caring Kind award. For 40 years, The Caring Kind award has been given to Nebraska's most caring and compassionate hospital employees. The award honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers and dedication to excellence in their job responsibilities....
Lincoln – Hon. Randin R. Roland of Sidney, Judge of the County Court, 12th Judicial District, is one of 30 Nebraska lawyers nominated, and then selected, for the 2019 Class of Fellows by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. The Fellows were introduced Oct. 10 at the Bar Foundation's annual Legacy of Liberty Breakfast in La Vista. Thirty Fellows are nominated each year based on their dedication to improving the administration of justice, their leadership in the legal profession, their civic s...
