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Hi Kearney, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: UNK students manage a $400k fund, Mosaic of Mothers performance, a truckload of Florida strawberries, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Aiming to match S&P 500: UNK finance students are managing a $400,000 investment fund, gaining real-world experience pitching stocks and making decisions as part of a program launched in 2014 with an initial $100,000 gift — see how the fund works.
Caring for pets and people: UNK’s pre-veterinary program helps Kearney students prepare for Nebraska and Iowa’s cooperative pathway, pairing coursework and experience with advising and Iowa State resident tuition once they advance to veterinary school — see how the program works.
Women’s voices take center stage: Mosaic of Mothers will bring music and storytelling to the University of Nebraska at Kearney on March 6. The free SALT quintet performance is the No Limits Conference keynote — get all the details.
Trace your family story: Kearney Public Library will host genealogy workshops and a roundtable for National Genealogy Day, led by genealogist Marcia Stewart. Sessions cover practical research skills, with the roundtable on March 5 — check out the full lineup.
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
Low-density housing taking shape: In January, Kearney City Council approved the Marlatt 4th subdivision, clearing the way for a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood east of Avenue M near East 17th Street. The plan creates 48 lots, with 45 for Habitat homes, vacates some alleys, rezones to R-1D, and adds two stormwater-detention lots. Get all the approval details.
National nod for Kearney’s arts: Kearney’s flood protection effort took a step forward. On January 22, the Central Platte NRD adopted a $52 million Elm and Turkey Creeks flood risk reduction plan. It outlines two diversion channels to move water south and lessen damage, pending future funding and design. See Kearney’s arts ranking.
Date-night upgrade, unlocked: Skip the Omaha drive and dig into Coppermill Steakhouse & Lounge, where Nebraska beef meets scratch-made sides, all sourced close to home. A confident wine and bourbon lineup rounds it out, delivering the kind of comforting, celebratory meal your Tuesday secretly deserves.
Stir, whisk, repeat: Part kitchenware haven, part from-scratch bakery, Central Mercantile Feat. Ktown Cakery invites you to browse quality cookware, bakeware, and registries while lemon bars test your resolve. A very Kearney way to make dinner, and dessert, more fun this week.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🏒 Lincoln Stars at Tri-City Storm @ Viaero Center | Friday (2/27) at 7:05 PM – Think you’re ready for a proper in-state dustup on ice? The Tri-City Storm host the Lincoln Stars at Viaero Center, a rivalry tilt with flying pucks, scrappy shifts, and that one guy who still yells shoot. Grab your lucky jersey, and maybe a lozenge.
🎹 Philip Daniel @ The World Theatre | Friday (2/27) at 7:30 PM – Settle in for composer-pianist Philip Daniel, a Lincoln native with serious chops, blending classical elegance, minimalist pulses, and cinematic swells. He builds it live with piano, synths, percussion, and looping. Bring your feelings, they will be played. No pretense, just beautifully crafted sound.
⚽ 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.
🎳 JA Bowl-A-Thon @ Big Apple Fun Center | Saturday (2/28) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats rented shoes and friendly trash talk when it funds the next generation. Kearney’s JA Bowl-A-Thon is team building with strikes, snacks, and bragging rights, powering Junior Achievement’s work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs. Call it philanthropy, I call it bowling without guilt.
🍴 2nd Annual Dining with Gunnar’s Place @ Younes Conference Center South | Saturday (2/28) at 4:00 PM – Dining with Gunnar’s Place returns for round two with dinner, an auction, and that boost of backing a neighborhood spot in the making. Tickets are $50 and include a bidder number, or wrangle ten friends for a table at 20% off. Practice your bidding face.
🎰 Kids & Dreams Casino Night @ Buffalo County Fairgrounds | Saturday (2/28) at 5:30 PM – Shuffle up for a hometown casino night where you can gamble, mingle, and actually feel good about losing a few chips. Expect tables, prizes, raffles, and both silent and live auctions, all raising funds for Kids & Dreams’ Operation Shine Camps this summer.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Kearney report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 62°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 28.
This house is wild
This cul-de-sac charmer sits in a quiet neighborhood with generous indoor and outdoor space. Sunlit, oversized rooms pair with a basement primed for future expansion. An extra deep attached one car garage joins a quality storage shed for gear and hobbies. Raised garden beds highlight a fully fenced yard, viewed from the deck and patio.
Take a peek inside →
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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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