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Hey Kearney, hope your week’s off to a good start! Tex’s Cafe reboot, Americans and the Holocaust exhibit, Heavy Hitters Showpig Sale, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Beloved spot enters new chapter: Tex’s Cafe in downtown Kearney is under new ownership, bringing a fresh feel and flavor to the menu at 23 E. 21st St while keeping the classic diner spirit — see what’s new at Tex’s.
Seamless route for educators: UNK and Central Community College created a 2+2 pathway so CCC students can finish at UNK without leaving central Nebraska, streamlining credits and offering scholarships to future teachers in Kearney — see how the pathway works.
Support for downtown renovations: Applications are open for Kearney’s Downtown Rehabilitation Grant, helping fund HVAC, electrical, facade and efficiency upgrades with a 50 percent match. Apply by 5 p.m. March 31 — get all the details.
A nation’s moral crossroads: Now open at UNK’s Calvin T. Ryan Library through March 19, Americans and the Holocaust examines how Americans responded to Nazism, war, and genocide, with free community programs — get all the details.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Enhanced crossing welcomes visitors: The south bridge on Fort Kearny State Recreation Area’s hike bike trail is now open after upgrades. Crews replaced decking and railings and added viewing platforms for safer Platte River views. The 13.1 mile paved trail project used a $250,000 federal grant and $13,000 from the Vanderheiden Memorial Run. Get all the project details.
How wheat dollars are managed: Nebraska Wheat Board meets today in Kearney to review funding proposals and hear updates on committee work, university research, and industry activity. The meeting is open to the public. The board oversees a 0.5% excise tax on the net value of wheat sold. See when and where to attend.
Craving a sweet crunch: HR Poppin’ Snacks packs a dizzying mix of sweet-and-salty popcorn flavors, from caramel and kettle to playful twists, plus bags for sharing or hoarding. When midweek munchies hit, a quick Gibbon run elevates movie night and lunch breaks with minimal effort.
Treasure hunt, Kearney-style: When you’re in a tidy-up mood, swing by the Kearney Jubilee Center thrift store for a steady rotation of pre-loved kitchen gear, baby clothes, home decor, and the occasional furniture score, curated by neighbors and priced for real life. Run by a local nonprofit, your finds feel doubly good.
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Take control of your credit card debt: High interest can keep you stuck paying more than you need to. A balance transfer card with 0% intro APR until 2027 and no annual fee gives you time to pay down what you owe without interest working against you. By transferring your balance, more of your payment goes toward the principal so you can actually make a dent in what you owe.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🐥 Crafternoon: Chicks and Salsa! @ Kearney Public Library | Tuesday (2/24) at 4:00 PM – Nothing says quality parenting like celebrating National Tortilla Chip Day without sweeping up crumbs. Miss Shawna reads Chicks and Salsa in person, then there’s a craft, it’s free for ages 2–12. Come to the library, join virtually, and register online, or call.
🌮 National Tortilla Chip Day: Chips & Salsa Taste Test @ Kearney Public Library | Tuesday (2/24) at 7:00 PM – Got a kid who loves to judge? For National Tortilla Chip Day, the library hosts a free chips and salsa taste test for ages 10–18, pitting contenders to crown the crunchiest, with food allergy warning. Limited spots, sign up at https://kearney.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=283053, or call the library.
📚 Americans & the Holocaust Symposium @ University of Nebraska | Wednesday (2/25) at 8:00 AM – Students are presenting research on Americans and the Holocaust at a community symposium, and you’re invited to listen, learn, and rethink what you thought you knew. Open to high schoolers, lifelong learners, and curious neighbors; if you’ve got work to share, submit or register online.
This weekend
⚽ UNK WSOC Winter ID Camp @ Kearney SportsPlex | Saturday (2/28) – Got a player eyeing college women’s soccer? UNK’s Winter ID Camp puts them in front of coaches for training, evaluations, and a look at the program. Real sessions, honest feedback, and a low-drama way to see if Loper blue suits their future, and your weekends.
🎾 Hearts to Serve Pickleball Tournament @ Buffalo County Fairgrounds | Saturday (2/28) at 8:00 AM – Grab a partner and hit the Buffalo County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building for a pickleball tournament that doubles as Heart Month cardio, trash talk optional. All skill levels welcome, with beverages, snacks, and division prizes, and proceeds supporting Kearney Dawn Rotary’s local, international projects.
🏃 KSC Competitive Pre-Season Camp @ Kearney, NE SportsPlex | Sunday (3/1) at 12:00 PM – Got a kid who treats the living room like a pitch? KSC’s competitive pre-season camp at the Kearney SportsPlex tunes up technical skills, decision making, and small-group play for spring, with plenty of 1v1s and 2v2s, and it’s only $15, cheaper than another busted lamp.
🐖 Heavy Hitters Showpig Sale @ Buffalo County Fairgrounds | Sunday (3/1) at 2:00 PM – Only in our neck of the woods do you grab lunch, a T-shirt, and a champion-in-the-making hog in one stop. The Heavy Hitters Showpig sale is a live sale with hearty grub, prizes, and plenty of barn talk, all the fun, zero pretense.
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📻 Kearney report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 59°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 1%
Partly sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 55 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 37%
Scattered rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Scattered rain showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
This house is wild
This 4-bed, 3-bath home in The Meadows, Kearney’s newest subdivision, delivers 2,600+ sq ft and a 2-car garage. Luxury vinyl plank spans main living areas, with quartz or granite counters, an appliance package, and main-floor blinds. The primary suite adds a dual-sink vanity and walk-in closet. Blocks from the Buffalo County Fairgrounds, with access to 39th, Avenue N, and I-80.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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