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  • Nebraska LEAD accepting applications for 36th year

    Anthony Ruiz|Apr 6, 2016

    The Nebraska Agriculture Leadership Council is taking applications for its Nebraska Leadership Education Action Development (LEAD) program group 36. "We are now in our 36th year," Terry Hejny, the program's director, said. "These are the people who go back into their communities and get involved." The Nebraska LEAD program, established in 1981 by a consortium of University of Nebraska, industry and state governmental representatives, is a two-year leadership development program for adults age 25...

  • "Wildest West" ready to take center stage

    Anthony Ruiz|Apr 6, 2016

    Beginning Friday, the Sidney High School auditorium will be transformed into the wild west as students take to the stage, and the audience take aim, for the school's annual musical production. This year's production is "The Wild, Wild, Wildest West" by Christopher Gieschen and Bill Francoeur. The show is a comedic melodrama about a cold-hearted banker who attempts to defraud a widow of her land, while the local sheriff has to deal with a gang of villains who are tired of always losing and...

  • Cabela's announcement of shareholders' meeting is next chance for clues of company's fate

    Paige Yowell, Omaha World-Herald Staff Writer|Apr 6, 2016

    Cabela's employees and shareholders wondering what's ahead for the Sidney, Nebraska, retailer could have an answer by the end of the month. If past years are any indicator - and Wall Street types say they should be - Cabela's will announce the date of the company's annual shareholders' meeting by the end of April. That meeting takes on extra importance this year: It's the first annual meeting since the company has been under pressure from a powerful "activist" investor, New York-based Elliott...

  • PILS to hold Information Fair April 14

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 6, 2016

    Panhandle Independent Living Services (PILS), a United Way Agency, is sponsoring an “Information Fair,” previously known as the Joint Agency Meeting (JAM). Cosponsoring the event are UnitedHealthcare, Community Plan of Nebraska and Panhandle Developmental Disabilities Council. This is an event open to all who are interested and seeking information on services offered in and around the Panhandle, for any type of disability or inability, from AARP and various support groups to mental health and veteran services and everything in between. PIL...

  • Community Calendar 04-06-16

    Apr 6, 2016

    Upcoming The Cheyenne County Art Guild will hold its 43rd annual Spring Show at the Cheyenne County Visitors Center located at 648 Glover Rd. between the Subway and Dairy Queen restaurants in Sidney. The show will feature the latest work by award-winning artists in the region. Original artwork, prints, collectible sets of greeting cards are for sale, door prize and raffle. The Spring Show will be on Friday, April 8, from 2 - 7 p.m., Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, from noon - 4 p.m. There is no admission charge....

  • Should you change your investment mix over time?

    Edward Jones|Apr 6, 2016

    To be successful at investing, some people think they need to “get in on the ground floor” of the next “big thing.” However, instead of waiting for that one “hot” stock that may never come along, consider creating an asset allocation – a mix of investments – that’s appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance. But once you have such a mix, should you keep it intact forever, or will you need to make some changes? And if so, when? To begin with, why is asset allocation important? Different types of investments – growth stocks, inco...

  • Upcoming: Mike Trader's Mid-America Basketball Camp

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 6, 2016

    Mike Trader’s Annual Mid-America Basketball Camp will conduct seven individual sessions this summer. The overnight and commuter camps for boys and girls will be held June 20-23 at Central Community College (Platte Campus) in Columbus and July 17-20 at Doane College. An overnight and commuter camp for boys will be held at Hastings College on July 21-24. Day Camps will be held for both boys and girls at Grand Island Central Catholic on May 31-June 3 and Aug. 1-4, Ogallala’s Prairie View School June 6-9 and Hastings High School June 27-30. The...

  • Bayard Boys' Golf Invitational – April 5 Results

    For The Sun-Telegraph|Apr 6, 2016

    School: Bayard Coach: Roberts Out In TOTAL Manny Acosta 47 51 98 Ethan Marker 58 58 116 Dawson Kriha 57 56 113 Alex Araujo 59 52 111 Final Team Score 438 School: Crawford Coach: Osmotherly Out In TOTAL Blaine Flack 41 47 88 Bryce Oetken 47 48 95 Nic Presson 54 55 109 Trevor Morava 51 55 106 Lewie Hugget 69 71 140 Final Team Score 398 School: Gor/Rush Coach: Morris Out In TOTAL Trace Beguin 47 46 93 Morgan Hurlburt 50 48 98 Carson Hinn 46 45 91 Brady Bohlender 51 55 106 Michael Tiensvold 59 54 113 Final Team Score 388 School: Kimball Coach:...