IVFD called to grass fire, potential gas leak
The Imperial Volunteer Fire Department (IVFD) responded to two additional calls over the weekend after the big fire at Enders.
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Chase County Fair canceled for 2020
During the Chase County Fair (CCF) board meeting last week, board members unanimously made the decision to cancel 100% of the events of the 2020 CCF.
Sen. Hughes headed back to Lincoln to finish session
Sen. Dan Hughes of Venango has enjoyed being on the farm during the Legislature’s recess due to COVID-19.
Last week, he was busy on the combine, finishing up a wheat harvest.
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The bikers in the Mayor’s Poker Run received a police escort down Broadway and to the county line as they began their trip Saturday.
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Riders finished the day with a meal at the city gym provided by the Giving Circle.
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Dennis Coleman, brought his Bonnie and Clyde car from New Mexico to participate in the Mayor’s Poker Run.
Mayor’s Poker Run largest ever
A good thing just keeps getting better. The seventh annual Mayor’s Poker Run, held Saturday, drew 45 riders, up 11 from last year.
Five new COVID-19 cases confirmed in district
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) released this week that five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the health district.