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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican In their first year of high school bowling competition, Chase County’s team is sending four youths to the state tournament Saturday in Lincoln. Kerry Swanson and Chevy Smith qualified from the boys’ t...
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By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican North Platte St. Pat’s handed the Imperial Longhorns their sixth straight loss Friday, 51-64, by taking advantage of free throws in the second quarter. The second quarter proved to be the difference...
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By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican For the first time in a number of years, Imperial played host Saturday to a youth basketball tournament. The 2009 Longhorn Basketball Tournament was organized by Jill and Brad Moline. Both Molin...
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Youths planning to compete in the Imperial soccer league this spring must have their forms turned into the city office by this Friday. Shannon Kuhlmann, league coordinator, said forms turned in by Friday will guarantee a spot on a team. Late ...
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Youths planning to play baseball or softball in the city of Imperial’s leagues this summer can now sign up for teams. Signup forms are available at several locations in town, according to City Clerk/Administrator Jo Leyland, including the c...
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Two youth basketball contests had the Longhorn gym busy Sunday afternoon. First place winners in the Knights of Columbus-sponsored free throw shooting contest for 9 to 14 year-olds, above, and their marks were, front from left, Molly Luhrs 4/15, Taylin M...
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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...