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Tyler Pribbeno gives ice cream and a brochure to Sue Knobbe at Friday’s home basketball game on behalf of the Imperial Community Foundation Fund (ICFF). Treats were shared by ICFF as a thank you to the community and to raise awareness. ICFF is sponsorin...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican Almost a year ago, Chris Barger of Imperial and Gisele Maria Cardoso Zarzana of Sao Paulo, Brazil connected on Ave Maria Singles, a Catholic dating website. Today (Thursday) they are celebrating their first Valentin...
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By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican One theme came through loud and clear during a public hearing on proposed rules and regulations—irrigators in the Upper Republican Natural Resources District want their carryforward protected. Tuesday morning...
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Allocation at 13”, carryforward use at 7.5”
By Russ PankoninThe Imperial Republican Tuesday’s regular board meeting for the Upper Republican Natural Resources District turned into a marathon session, lasting nearly eight hours. Starting at 1 p.m.,...
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Proposed plan does not include post office boxes
By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Saturday mail delivery may become a thing of the past in many areas of the country if a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plan becomes reality in August. On Feb. 6, the USPS ...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican Teachers and the two principals at Chase County Schools received pay increases at Tuesday’s board of education meeting. The action was part of a three hour-plus meeting. Teachers will see their base pay go up from $...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican Sitting around the table with three centenarians is a humble experience. Discussing 100 years of life is even more astounding. That is an experience anyone can have at Imperial Manor/Heights, as there are three res...
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Based on the number taking part in this year’s mini cheer camp Feb. 2, the future for the Chase County Schools’ squad looks pretty good. More than 70 youngsters participated, and then performed what they learned at the home basketball games last Frida...
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More than 50 people from throughout the area attended the first of three meetings on how to best manage water resources while farming in drought conditions. The meeting, held in Imperial Monday, was co-sponsored by UNL Extension and DeKalb. The five-hour ...
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There are three district seats on the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) eligible for election this year. Soybean producers in Districts 2, 4 and 8 are invited to run for election to the Nebraska Soybean Board by filing a candidacy petition by the April 15 dea...
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The deadline for returning completed Census of Agriculture forms may have come and gone, but it’s not too late for Nebraska farmers and ranchers to respond. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds ...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican The owners of Tequilas Mexican Grill in Imperial hope to have the new restaurant open by the end of February or first week of March. Miguel Esparza and Gabriella Henandez own a Tequilas in McCook. They purchased the f...
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By Jan SchultzThe Imperial Republican The Southwest Nebraska Solid Waste Agency was one of the beneficiaries of $1,765,766 in recycling grants awarded by the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The grant was used for purchasing a compact e...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the open house at The Attic, located at 1320 Broadway. Owner Stephanie Taylor said she will have a supply of plants and candy bouquets for last-minute shoppers today (Thursday). The Attic will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican In an effort to coordinate the dropping off of students at Chase County Schools in the morning, crossing guard Bonnie Weiss has begun directing traffic in the a.m. The Health and Safety Committee decided to add the mo...
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By Jan Schultz, The Imperial Republican News EditorSchool board members spent some time Tuesday discussing the possibility of making community service hours a high school graduation requirement at Chase County Schools. It’s a great idea, and one that sh...
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By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican The Nebraska Legislature passed LB 16 last week, transferring the ownership of Champion Mill State Historical Park from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) to Chase County, in which it is located. LB 16 amen...
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The Chase County Hospital Foundation will be hosting a community appreciation event on Feb. 23 at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall titled “An Enchanted Winter Evening.” The evening will begin with a wine and dessert social at 6:30 p.m. followed by enter...
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■ Editor’s note: This is one of several upcoming stories that will focus on bills introduced in the 2013 Nebraska Legislature and how they affect Imperial area residents.By Carolyn LeeThe Imperial Republican If passed, a bill establishing the Newborn ...
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By Alan CarmanThe Imperial Republican Six Longhorn wrestlers traveled to Southern Valley High School for the C-4 District Wrestling Tournament in hopes of earning a spot at the 2013 State Wrestling Tournament in Omaha. Unfortunately, it was not to be. In...
