Storms hammer area crops, take down utility poles
Northeastern Colorado, including Phillips County and the city of Holyoke, just west of Chase County, were walloped last week by bad weather.
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Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
The water was full of boats Tuesday at Enders Lake, where temperatures in the mid-80s drew big numbers that started late last week. Here, a pair of boats crisscross the lake just west of the dam.
Jan Schultz | The Imperial Republican
Shoreline areas, like Sunny Beach, above, were near capacity Tuesday on the Fourth of July, many of which were camping overnight. All electrical camping sites at Enders Lake Recreation Area were full and beaches like this one had strong use.
Sunny days bring out crowds to Enders Lake
Weather cooperated with sun and warm temperatures for a great holiday weekend at Enders Lake Recreation Area.
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Furniture and other illegal items are being left at the city wood and tree piles at higher rates, prompting city officials to close the area at night. Previously, users could access the area 24/7.
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Signs at the tree and wood pile entrance clearly state what can and cannot by dumped at the city’s tree and grass piles.
City cuts access hours after continued illegal dumping
As of Friday, Imperial’s tree and grass piles are now closed from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Kenny Smith, center, was a familiar face on the Chase County Fairgrounds and served as the Ranch Rodeo judge.
Loss of Kenny Smith will leave void in Wauneta, Chase County
Few people get to die the way they’d choose.
Those who knew Kenny Smith can agree that the Wauneta cowboy died doing what he loved.
Diane Stamm | The Imperial Republican
Jon Cannon, right, the Nebraska Association of County Official’s executive director, talks to Chase County Commissioners Jacci Brown and Kurt Bernhardt as County Clerk Wendy Moe takes notes at the June 27 commissioners’ meeting.
NACO director makes trip to address commissioners
Jon Cannon, executive director of the Nebraska Association of County Officials, visited with Chase County Commissioners Kurt Bernhardt and Jacci Brown at their June 27 meeting.