Staff Columns

Community Voices

Going back to school not as easy as it looks for administrator
Several weeks later as I arrived at school I anxiously awaited the arrival of “new student” Dr. Nicely. I was worried about how my peers were going to react.  ... Read more
Nicely unplugged: superintendent takes on full student experience
Several weeks later as I arrived at school I anxiously awaited the arrival of “new student” Dr. Nicely. I was worried about how my peers were going to react.  ... Read more
A day in the life of a school administrator: from Bill Nicely
I stopped by Mr. Dodson’s yearbook classroom for a more in-depth conversation with Kylee.  ... Read more
A day in the life of a school administrator: from Kylee Zimmerman
The idea of approaching a man with such high power as Dr. Nicely to join me in a school project was terrifying.  ... Read more
Tracking your Missouri Senate
We are in the time of year when legislation moves quickly in the Missouri General Assembly.  ... Read more
Stumped by reactions to immigration bill
With only a few weeks left to go before we adjourn for the year as mandated by our state constitution, there is still a heavy amount of lifting left for the House to do.  ... Read more

Editorials

Holt aldermen should take more time with finances
When the Holt Board of Aldermen was in doubt about the city budget, it should have taken more time to fix it.  ... Read more
Social media is a useful tool
The Kearney R-1 School District needs to realize that perception can become reality to many.  ... Read more
Fiscal payback minimal, moral payback for a lifetime for curbside recycling
For some reason, trash service is a topic that brings out passionate arguments from residents.  ... Read more
Good choices all around
While The Kearney Courier typically subscribes to the theory “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” the patrons in Kearney R-1 School District would be served well regardless of the outcome in the April 3 Board of Education election.  ... Read more
Kearney Aldermen candidates a good pool to choose from
Each of the candidates running for Kearney Board of Aldermen has a record — a record of success.  ... Read more
Holt needs fire bond
Holt area voters should seriously consider the bond issue the fire protection district has proposed.  ... Read more

Blogs

Kearney's boys golf team put up a season-best team total of 307 on Wednesday, April 25, at the Class 3 District 8 golf tournament.  ... Read more

Kearney emergency services have had a busy week.  ... Read more

The agenda for the next Kearney Board of Aldermen came via fax earlier today and there are many items on the agenda.  ... Read more

It is remarkable to look at the gap Kearney's girls soccer team is creating between themselves and the rest of the Suburban Small Six Conference. It was just two years ago the Bulldogs needed a last-minute goal from Alex Massey to get by Staley in a fantastic match, yet in last night's 5-1 win against the Falcons you would never have guessed these two teams were close at one time.  ... Read more
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