Cooking up more space

Editor’s note: This is the first in a five-part series examining the components of a no-tax-increase bond issue for Kearney R-I School District. The $7.25 million bond issue will be on the November ballot.
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Hungry Planet exhibit opens at farm

The third traveling exhibit at the Jesse James Farm, just outside of Kearney, opened Monday.
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Kearney teacher visits space camp

For fifth-grade teacher Amy Cordle, space and science have always been of interest. So when she received news that she had been awarded a scholarship that would allow her to attend one of the country’s most prestigious space camps, she was undoubtedly elated.
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Scams are often costly for victims

Northlander Carol Birkey had worked as a secret shopper for department stores, so she was immediately suspicious when she received two authentic-looking money orders each for $870 delivered to her home by FedEx with a pitch to be a mystery shopper.
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A community pillar

There are very few lives in Kearney, or Clay County for that matter, that Mack Porter has not touched in some way. Many may not know the various contributions he has made over the years that in one way or another have made a vast impact on the community.
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Native Northlander appointed to judgeship

Shane Alexander has made a career out of upholding the same set of laws at whatever job he has held in the past. And he’ll be doing the same in his newest job of circuit judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit Court.
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Set of identical triplets attend William Jewell College

Two of the first identical triplets to attend William Jewell College look alike.
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Local musician to play at dance

Years ago the Firefighter’s Association Barn Burner Dance was the talk of the town. It was a place to eat, drink and be merry; to meet with friends and get your groove on. But after several successful years, the dance vanished. After a long hiatus, new members of the association decided to bring back the dance, but its previous popularity has been slow to return.
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