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The Lied Imperial Public Library Friends of the Library will host a quilt auction at 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at the library, with proceeds benefiting that facility. The Friends are currently asking people to donate quilts, material, books and sewing i...
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Show choirs were here in force Monday, as Chase County Schools hosted the Nebraska Choral Directors Association’s Show Choir Festival for schools in the western part of the state. Nineteen groups performed this...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Gov. Dave Heineman learned from local leaders in Imperial last week the doom and gloom of a recession hasn’t been felt here yet. But, that doesn’t mean people here aren’t concerned about what’s hap...
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Adams Bank president discusses economy at forumBy Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Today’s current economic conditions present challenges not seen in a generation. But the conditions also create opportunities, according to Chad Adams, presiden...
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Adams Bank president discusses economy at forumBy Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Today’s current economic conditions present challenges not seen in a generation. But the conditions also create opportunities, according to Chad Adams, presiden...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Gov. Dave Heineman learned from local leaders in Imperial last week the doom and gloom of a recession hasn’t been felt here yet. But, that doesn’t mean people here aren’t concerned about what’s hap...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Imperial police continue to investigate a series of break-ins at local businesses in late January. One man is in custody in the Chase County Jail related to the crimes, and was scheduled for a preliminary ...
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Imperial Community Foundation (ICF) board members received word of a successful grant application when $20,000 in Peter Kiewit emergency relief funds were directed to the community to be used for food and energy for those in need. “It’s a...
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Applications for the Imperial Community Foundation’s annual grant making are available at the Imperial Republican and Moreland Realty offices and on the home page at www.imperialfoundation.org. Return deadline is March 1. A positive partici...
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Thanks to a grant received from the Ethel Abbott Foundation, Chase County Community Hospital was able to purchase a new chemical analyzer. The new analyzer cost around $78,000, and the Abbott Foundation provided $75,000 towards its purchase...
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■ Editor’s note: This is one in a series of features that will spotlight businesses in Imperial. The community has a thriving business community, and all residents may not realize the extent of services and products...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican Beginning March 2 the Southwest Four Extension Service will have a new agriculture educator. Robert Tigner, presently an Area Farm Management Specialist for Iowa State University Extension Service, has been hire...
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Financial Peace University (FPU), the 13-week program taught by Dave Ramsey, has helped more than 750,000 families positively change their financial future. This life-changing program teaches families and individuals how to handle their money...
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“Opening the Doors to New Rural Opportunities” will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, in Curtis at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in the VT Building. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. “Opening Doors” gives aspiring entrepreneur...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Registrations are now being taken for the annual women’s retreat at the Imperial Bible Church. The retreat will be held at the church, 800 West 11th in Imperial, on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p....
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican Atkinson, Neb. native Jared Rentschler and his family are settling into Imperial just as he’s settling into his new job as youth pastor for Crossroads Wesleyan Church. The 27-year old began his duties th...
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By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican News EditorThe big topic in Washington these days is the so-called Economic Stimulus Bill that is supposed to jump start our economy with new jobs and start some spending.After reading through some of what the bill ...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Opening with a few rock music numbers in the school auditorium, a former student at Chase County Schools had the attention of youths as he presented an anti-drug, ...
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Chase County will be at the SPVA conference wrestling tournament today (Thursday) in North Platte. Hosted by Maxwell, a new SPVA team this year, the tournament will be held at St. Pat’s High School, starting at 11 a.m. (MT) Longhorn C...
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By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Youth basketball teams in grades 4-8 will converge on Imperial this Saturday for the 2009 Longhorn youth basketball tournament. Brad Moline, who is serving as tournament director, said there will be mor...