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• Property tax segment ruled unconstitutional in water bill

  Supreme Court says local property tax in water bill is for a state purpose■ NRD board plans another special meeting to discuss water transfer proposals. By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican    Friday’s ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court sent r...

• Routine business conducted at Monday’s council meeting

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    There wasn’t a lot of earth-shattering action at Monday’s Imperial city council meeting.    Mostly routine business was conducted, along with reports from superintendents and a couple of action items.  ...

• City’s community attitude surveys are due Feb. 16

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    Response has been very good so far in the return of a community attitude survey about city services and suggestions for the future.    In a report to the city council Monday night, City Economic Development D...

• New Nurse Practitioner busy at clinic, hospital

  By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican    The newest Nurse Practitioner at Chase County Community Hospital and Chase County Clinic is already familiar with the facilities. Brandy Hanes did a clinical rotation in Imperial her last semester at the Univer...

• Former Imperial Hotel makes another transition

  By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican    After housing HiTech Computer Solutions for a year, the old Imperial Hotel at the corner of 5th and Broadway Streets will be transformed into a coffee shop and youth center.    HiTech, owned by David and Jord...

• Heart disease is leading cause of death in women

  By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican    Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women over the age of 35. One in two women will die from it, while one in 35 women die from breast cancer.    That was the emphasis made at the Womenâ€...

• All types grass seed sold by Ledall Seeds

  ■ 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 local businesses provide. This feat...

• McNair joins family agency

  By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican    As of Monday, there are now four McNairs working at McNair Agency, Inc. Sam McNair joined the insurance agency as a property and casualty, crop/hail agent. He will also handle administrative work.    McNair, ...

• Stromberger steer sold at National Western Stock Show

      Jordan Stromberger of Imperial sold a fourth place Crossbred and Other Breeds Steer for $4,000 at the National Western Stock Show’s Auction of Junior Livestock Champions on Jan. 23.    The winning bidder of the animal was Hyland Cattle Company...

• Carpet cleaning service starts up

      A steam carpet cleaning business is now open in Imperial. Matt’s Carpet Cleaning, owned by Matthew Dupiere, offers a truck-mounted machine cleaning service in southwest Nebraska.    Dupiere said he’s charging a flat 22 cents per square foot ...

• WCNDD adds Benkelman mayor to board

      The West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) announces the appointment of Harlan Cansler of Benkelman to the Governing Board of WCNDD, replacing the retiring Bob Brown of Trenton.    Cansler, a graduate of Texas University with post-gr...

• USDA extends comment period on payment limitations, eligibility

      Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the comment period for the regulation defining actively engaged participation in a farming operation has been extended for an additional 60 days.    FSA is now seeking a diverse range of comments ...

• New program helps create cattle owners

      When Joe and Connie Cool of Callaway saw an article in the Custer County Chief about the 100 Beef Cow Outreach program offered by Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, they made a decision that they hope will change their lives.   ...

• High Court’s ruling casts a big shadow

  By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Co-PublisherLast Friday’s ruling by the Nebraska Supreme Court declaring the property tax levy in LB 701 unconstitutional casts a large shadow over Nebraska, not just on water policy but overall tax policy as well...

• Broken bones sustained in one-vehicle accident

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    The driver of a late-model vehicle sustained some serious injuries in a late Friday afternoon accident, west of Champion.    Billie Childers, 42, of rural Haigler was driving the 1993 Buick Century 4-door abo...

• NRD board plans another special meeting to discuss water transfer proposals

  Special meeting is set for next Thursday, Feb. 19■ Property tax segment ruled unconstitutional in water bill.By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican    Members of the Upper Republican Natural Resources District (NRD) board still could not come to a c...

• Wrestling districts Friday, Saturday to determine state qualifiers

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    Chase County is in one of the toughest districts in the state, but Longhorn Coach Matt Vlasin believes there will be some local wrestlers in Omaha next week for the state tournament.    The Longhorns will be ...

• Southwest tourney closes out wrestling season for Longhorns

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    Six Chase County wrestlers competed in Saturday’s tournament at Southwest High School, which closed out the regular wrestling season.    Jeremy Mathews and Justin Lueth both placed first in the tournament, ...

• Wrestlers pick up five medals at SPVA

  By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    Chase County wrestlers came home with five individual medals from last Thursday’s SPVA Conference meet in North Platte.    Jeremy Mathews at 171 lbs. and Nathan Hinojosa at heavyweight were undefeated in th...

• Lady Longhorns have won three of last four

  Sub-district tournamentstarts Monday in AllianceBy Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican    After just handing Sutherland a second loss this season two weeks ago, the Lady Longhorn basketball team did the same thing to North Platte St. Pat’s.    Chas...