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  • Senate candidate Dinsdale stops in Sidney

    Shannon Ireland|Oct 22, 2013

    Sid Dinsdale is running for the U.S. Senate out of frustration with the federal government. Dinsdale grew up in Palmer, Neb. and has spent his professional career working in bank branches throughout the state, learning about the business and the state's diverse communities simultaneously. Dinsdale wants to change some happenings in Washington D.C. for the sake of future generations. He is most upset with the passing of the Affordable Care Act. “I’m not a big believer in a single-pay system acr... Full story

  • Local DAR sponsors essay contest

    Caitlin Sievers|Oct 22, 2013

    The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is working to recruit more members and to promote kids' interest in the nation's beginnings. The DAR wants young people to realize where their freedom to participate in activities and to attend school originated. "We want to encourage kids to understand what our American way of life is all about," said Carol Mason of the Fort Sidney DAR. The local DAR is working on a project to encourage 5th and 6th graders at West Elementary to parti...

  • County approves payment for unique repair work

    Shannon Ireland|Oct 22, 2013

    County Highway Superintendent Tom Noel met with the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners on Monday to discuss the cost of recent mishaps, as well a progress in pouring gravel along roadbeds. Noel reported special labor costs to the board of $3,375. These covered the work of those assigned to fixing the hood of a county truck after a tire blew out. Torn rubber banged the hood severely enough that it needed clever repair. They cut parts from other hoods to patch the damage, saving thousands of dollars. The motion to pay the bills presented was...

  • Scottsbluff engineering firm to open Sidney office

    Caitlin Sievers|Oct 22, 2013

    As new developments and projects continue to pop up in the city, Baker & Associates, an engineering firm, is opening an office in Sidney this week. "We've never had an engineering firm make that kind of commitment," said city manager Gary Person. Baker & Associates is a civil engineering and surveying firm based in Scottsbluff. The new office, located on Illinois Street, will be home base to one full time employee. Others from the Scottsbluff office will work in the Sidney office from time to time when overseeing projects in the area. "I think...