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Earlier that evening, there were a lot of fireworks being enjoyed in local neighborhoods. Cousins, from left, Addison Holm, Kole Clevenger and Chase Holm lit up the evening with their sparklers along Max Drive.

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It was a sparkling Fourth

Despite about an hour delay due to a fire call, the city of Imperial-sponsored Fourth of July fireworks show went off as planned on a beautiful evening Friday, highlighted by a big finale shown, in

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COVID-19 program brings in nearly $7 million locally

It’s a big number.
Close to $7 million was received by Imperial businesses from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

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Chase County Fair still on schedule

It’s not summertime in Chase County without the Chase County Fair (CCF).
With COVID-19 restrictions, many are wondering if the fair will still happen or what will be different.

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Virus ‘an experience’ for emergency manager

As Chase County’s emergency manager, Duane Dreiling is used to dealing with flooding and windstorms. But now, he’s dealing with a disaster he can’t even see.