Articles from the July 7, 2021 edition
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City Names New Economic Development Director
Kim Matthews is the new Economic Development Director for the City of Sidney. She takes the duties vacated by Melissa Norgard when Norgard resigned to spend more time with the family business, Sam &...
Merlyn L. Heidemann
Merlyn L. Heidemann, age 91, of Potter, NE passed away at his home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in the Prairie West Church in...
More Questions Than Answers
When life appears normal, and suddenly isn't, the door opens for countless questions, questions that often go unanswered. The sudden loss of a close friend or family member makes those questions even...
Mental Health Can Be Complicated, But There Is Help
The loss of a loved one leads to a multitude of questions and emotions. Among them are the “20-20 hindsight” questions. They “If only I had...” “Why didn't I..?” “Why didn't he (or she)....
Sidney Residents Cautioned about Bindweed Infestation
Sidney officials have been noticing a wide spread of Bindweed on properties in the community. Bindweed is included in the Ordinance that reads Certain Vegetation is Prohibited (#642.04). We are...
Cancer Group Meets July 10
A new cancer support group is in the early stages. It is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer in the past or if you have been newly diagnosed. it is nondenominational; cancer strikes all religions. The next meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, April...
Robert Morrow Hagemeister
Robert Morrow Hagemeister, 80, passed away June 24, 2021, in Meridian, Id. Bob was born May 13, 1941, in Potter, Nebraska. He was the fourth child born to Dean William and Clara Velma Morrow...
Murphy's Laws of Government and Politics No. 1
Warning: Much of the following is capable of generating anger, frustration, nervousness, hot and cold sweats, and other adverse reactions to those of the left-leaning liberal political persuasion. To...
An Oddest of Challenges
I read a comment recently that would probably make most parents drop their morning coffee. The earth-shaking comment goes against everything most parents would consider “fair and holy.” It is the...
Straight Talk From Steve
Last week the National Education Association, which is commonly referred to as the teacher’s union, adopted a measure to combat attacks on Critical Race Theory. The National Education Association...
Don't Let Investments Go On Vacation
Now that we’ve gained at least some space from the COVID-19 pandemic, summer travel is heating up. While you might be eager to hit the road, you won’t want your investments to take a vacation – you need them to work hard for you consistently....
True Freedom Found Only in Christ
Freedom is at the heart of a lot of our country’s history and national holidays. There is Martin Luther Jr’s Day, and his, “I Have a Dream,” speech declaring freedom at last. Just a couple of weeks ago, President Biden signed into law the...
Nebraska Water Center Conference Hits the Road This August for Scottsbluff
After postponement in 2020, the Nebraska Water Center’s annual conference will return this August. Entitled “The Shape of Water in Western Nebraska,” the conference will be held Monday, Aug. 16...
Patriots vs. Loyalists
As the year 1776 unfolded, American colonists were confronted with the question of independence. Some favored it, others rejected it, and a third group remained uncommitted. This political question...
Post 17 Splits with Rapid City
Sidney’s American Legion Post 17 Senior Baseball team hosted the Rapid City Post 320 Shooters on Thursday, July 1, for two games at Legion Field. The games were moved to 4 and 6:30 pm after...
Sidney Park Project Presented Grants
The Sidney Park Project recently received $35,000 in commitments from two local businesses. The go toward a goal of upgrading the playground equipment at Legion Park. The goal is to design the...
Innovative Economic Development Strategy Works
My column in these pages has been missing the last three weeks because my wife and I took a road trip to Virginia Beach to see our children, whom we’ve not seen in nearly two years. Our travels...
Nebraska Department of Labor Moves Sidney Office to WNCC Campus
The Nebraska Department of Labor is streamlining the process for some job seekers, and moving to more up-to-date furnishings. At Western Nebraska Community College’s Sidney campus, the location...
Public Records
June 17 12:59 am, Traffic stop, 17th Ave. & Illinois St. 1:50 am, Traffic stop, 13th Ave. & Forrest St. 2:49 am, Traffic Stop, Chase Blvd. & 17J Link 6:54 am, animal Call, Legion park, Legion Park Rd. 8:59 am, Code Violation, Verde Ln. 9:21 am,...
Thetta Jo (Mathewson) Rother
Thetta Jo (Mathewson) Rother, age 71, of Sidney, NE passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Sidney Regional Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Her faith and sense of humor intact. Memorial...
