COVID vaccines now offered to 50 and older group
Health officials at Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) have announced the focus of vaccination has been opened to anyone 50 years and older.
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The public is invited to Friday’s open house at the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department now located at 315 Broadway. The IVFD moved to the new location in June 2020, after decades at the 637 Broadway address. Pictured in front of the remodeled fire hall are, from left, 2nd Asst. Chief Kelsey Weiss, Chief Doug Mitchell and 1st Asst. Chief Brad Wheeler.
A long time coming; IVFD in new home
After years of searching for a larger site, and even a failed bond issue, the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department is happy in its new home.
Transfer station dozer purchased; solid waste operation in city hands
City officials found it a bit difficult to locate a used bulldozer to meet their needs as Imperial takes over sole operation of the county’s solid waste operation.
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Rita Hogsett, center, is dishing up food she has prepared for the noon meal while Marcia Rider, left, a home meal delivery volunteer, is waiting to fill a “to-go” container for a delivery. Barb Hogsett volunteers at the front desk, thrift shop and wherever else she is needed.
Imperial’s Community Center is opening back up for noon meals
Like most places around the state and the country, the Imperial Community Center had to close its doors to the public the past year, but staff there still made noon meals available the best way pos
Local traffic will face slight delays during Hwy. 6 work
Traffic between Imperial and the Highway 61 turnoff near Enders Lake will be dealing with slight delays during a state roads project.