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Sidney Middle/Senior High School Monthly Performance Award Program
The Monthly Performance Award acknowledges other criteria as well as achievement. These criteria are: 1. Superior academic performance, (or), dramatic improvement of classroom work, G.P.A. or attitude...
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Blustery Downtown
Winds brought tumbleweeds into downtown Sidney recently while weeds in the background were bent almost horizontal. The winds from the north and west made walking in downtown Sidney a challenge last...
Should Inflation Affect Your Investment Moves?
As you know, inflation heated up in 2021, following years of pretty stable – and low – numbers. And now, early in 2022, we’re still seeing elevated prices. As a consumer, you may need to adjust your activities somewhat, but as an investor, how...
Reaching for the Star
Before we leave the wonder of Christmas behind us for another year, I’d like us to think one more time about the Wise Men who followed the star to the Christ-child. An early leader of the Christian church, Pope Leo the Great, once wrote this,...
Nebraska Corn Fertilizer Price Concerns Elevated Following Release of New Report
LINCOLN – Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) – collectively known as “Nebraska Corn” – are crying foul after researchers at Texas A&M University released an economic analysis suggesting pending tariffs...
Funding Available for Farmers to Establish Soil Health Demonstration Projects
LINCOLN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is continuing an effort to enhance the adoption of soil health practices through the establishment of Soil Health Management Demonstration Projects....
Sidney Middle School Honor Roll
8th Grade Straight A Honor Roll Quarter 2 2021-2022 Tristan Bayne, Callie Bondegard, Alexandria Cagle, Reece Currier, Alek Doty, Katie Dowse, Olivia Ford, Chloe Fortner, Khemi Green, Kennedy Hobson, Bryn Jones, Dagen Lee, Gracie Lefferts, Amelia...
Sidney High School Honor Roll
Straight A, Quarter 2 12th Grade DANIEL JACOB BASHTOVOI, ANABEL KARIN BURMESTER, JONATHAN CARRILLO, MITCHELL JAMES DEER, HANNAH ERNST, JOHN BRUCE FORTNER, WYATT TYLER HECKENLIVELY, TREYSON TUCKER JOHNSTONE,RISHI KRISHNA, ERIKA FAITH MEAKINS,...
Public Records
Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office Jan. 12 10:30 a.m., Follow-Up, Cheyenne County Attorney. 3:38 p.m., K9 Call Out, Lodgepole. 5:21 p.m., Motorist Assist, U.S. Highway 30 and U.S. Highway 385. 5:45 p.m., Misc. Fire, 700 block Hickory Street, Sidney....
Nebraskans Invited to Be 'Dear Strangers'
Humanities Nebraska (HN) has announced another 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...
Still Stressed: American's Political Diet Harmful to Overall Health
Lincoln — Scrolling social media, reading websites, listening to podcasts, watching news. With so many options, it’s never been easier to follow American politics, but at what cost? According to research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln poli...
Jordan Cook Among Senior Design Students Who Present Projects During Lockheed Martin Visit
Just before finals, Senior Design students in Baylor University’s School of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) were able to present their semester-long projects at the Lockheed Martin...
Watch Out for Tax Scammers
Sadly, identity theft happens throughout the year – but some identity thieves are particularly active during tax-filing season. How can you protect yourself? One of the most important moves you can make is to be suspicious of requests by people or...
Celebrating the Seasons
We are into January; the virgin birth has taken place, and the Messiah has come into the world. Advent was a time of reflection, a time of hope and waiting, and while the season has the symbolism of darkness, it also is a reminder that God’s promis...
'Farming Evolution' Feb. 16-17
Get out your calendars and mark Wednesday & Thursday, February 16 and 17 as the dates for the annual Farming Evolution event. Whether you look at regenerative agriculture concepts with a wary eye or fully embrace the ideas, this event is for you....
Public Records
Cheyenne County Sheriff’s Office Jan. 5 A 2005 Kenworth truck and trailer went off the road near Lodgepole at 11 a.m. Randy J. Milleson, of Alliance, was driving east on Interstate 80 when the truck entered he south ditch, continuing until it...
Dorwart Closes 40 years of Medical Practice
He was born in Sidney. One might say he was born into medicine, and then passed on the legacy to his children. Three of his children continued the practice of medicine in the family. Dr. Clinton B....
What Should You Know About Investment Risk?
When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve...
Wittrock New SPNRD General Manager
Galen Wittrock has taken over as the new General Manager for the South Platte NRD (District). Wittrock, who was just honored for 30 years of service to the District, takes over for Rod Horn who...
Property Tax Relief, Broadband, Federal Tax Proposals Top Ag Stories for 2021
LINCOLN – Nebraska’s agricultural economy rebounding this year and the subsequent property tax relief tied to the economy are among the top agriculture stories of 2021, according to Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB). Also making the list is the move...
Public Records
Sidney Police Department Dec. 29 1:54 a.m., Parking Complaint, 10th Avenue and Quince Street. 2:18 a.m., Suspicious Vehicle, 700 block Osage Street. 2:34 a.m., Parking Complaint, 14th Avenue and Jackson Street. 4:27 a.m., Traffic Stop, 14th Avenue...
Leyton Updates Science Lab
Oxford Dictionaries defined science as “the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through...
What Are Your Financial Resolutions for 2022?
As you know, 2021 was full of challenges. We were still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains shut down and inflation heated up. So, if you’re like many people, you might not be sorry to see the year come to a close. But...
Bethlehem Speaks
We are in Christmas Season. We know that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. The name ‘Bethlehem’ means ‘the house of bread’. It is no wonder then that two thousand years ago, the man who was to become the bread for the world was born in that place....
In Search of Reliable Ag Workers
Finding it difficult to hire and retain great ag employees? Consider attending the Leading Farm and Ranch Employees Virtual Seminar Series to be held in January. Nebraska Extension will host a virtual seminar series in January (Jan. 18, 20, 25 and...
