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Rise and shine, Kearney! In today’s planning-your-week edition: Underrated restaurant roundup, Cruise nite, and Paws & pints beer garden yoga + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Local favorites worth trying: A roundup spotlights 10 underrated Kearney restaurants locals recommend, from Alley Rose to Suwannee Thai Cuisine and Angus Burgers and Shakes, celebrating comforting plates and bold Southeast Asian flavors -- explore the full roundup.
Public meeting ahead: Kearney’s Park and Recreation Advisory Board will meet July 16 at City Hall, 18 East 22nd Street. The public can attend, and the agenda closes 24 hours before the meeting -- see the park agenda.
Library board gathering ahead: Kearney’s Library Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, July 14 at 5 p.m. in the Niobrara Meeting Room at Kearney Public Library, a public meeting with an open agenda -- check the library agenda.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Smoke and sip upgrade: Kearney’s only cigar lounge, NVY Bar & Cigar Lounge pairs a well-stocked humidor with serious craft cocktails, from proper Old Fashioneds to seasonal one-offs, plus 20+ mocktails for the crew. Settle in, catch up, maybe claim the patio and call it "me time."
Add a little sparkle: Simply Blessed Boutique keeps it local with two spots around Kearney, stocked with wearable-trendy pieces, gifts, and even permanent jewelry if you’re feeling a little sparkle-worthy. Swing by, find that easy outfit that actually fits your real life, then accept the compliments like you planned it all along.
Fresh face, less fuss: Holistic facials that actually feel relaxing, dermaplaning for instant glassy skin, and lashes that survive Kearney wind, Solara Studio is Hailey McGuan’s cozy spot for brows, lifts, tints, and waxes. Book it this week and let your skin do the humble bragging for you.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Our favorite events this weekAll the best things to do this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌷 Yanney Garden Tour @ Yanney Heritage Park | Tuesday (7/14) at 10:00 AM – Ready to spot more than tulips and goose poop? Take a guided stroll through Yanney Park’s themed gardens with the city’s horticulture pro, and learn how native plants, pollinator hangouts, and edible species support our ecosystem, with simple ideas to steal for your yard.
🚗 39th Annual Cruise Nite! @ Downtown Kearney | Tuesday (7/14) – Cruise Nite is rolling into Kearney with miles of chrome, rumbling nostalgia, and a car show on the Bricks. Expect polished classics, pop-up shows around town, and small-town swagger where your first car shows up looking better than you do.
🛍 Summer Sidewalk Sales @ The Solid Rock | Thursday (7/16) at 9:00 AM – Whether your to-be-read pile is teetering or you crave a sunny browse, The Solid Rock’s sidewalk sale delivers. Score buy two, get one free on clearance books, up to 40 percent off gifts, décor, and apparel, and new markdowns, because retail therapy is cardio.
🛍 Third Thursday Night Market @ Rooted Plant Co. | Thursday (7/16) at 5:00 PM – Consider this your built-in excuse to linger outside Rooted Plant Co. in Kearney every Third Thursday, a laid-back evening market with local makers, artists, and small businesses. Stroll, sip something cold, chat with neighbors, and pretend you only came for one candle, maybe two.
🐝 Hive to Home: A Makers Symposium @ Central Community College | Saturday (7/18) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats turning honey and wax into mead, sourdough, candles, soap, and art, then heading home with handiwork and a few queen cells, the closest royalty you’ll own. Bob Binnie delivers two beekeeper talks for one price, classes are priced separately, seats are limited.
🧵 Craft and Quilt Day @ Kearney eFree Church | Saturday (7/18) at 2:00 PM – Feel like stitching for a good cause? Join a mix of seasoned stitchers and dabblers as we make prayer blankets for neighbors recovering from surgery or illness, or bring your own craft, no experience needed, good company, shared stories, and the soft rustle of fabric.
🧘 Paws & Pints Beer Garden Yoga @ Platte Valley Taphouse | Sunday (7/19) at 11:00 AM – Unroll a mat at the Platte Valley Taphouse beer garden for yoga with a pint, possible pups, and zero judgment for your wobbly tree pose. Twenty-five bucks cash gets you a 60-minute flow, two brews, and support for the Kearney Area Animal Shelter. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Kearney report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. This house is wildThis spacious two-story, 5-bed, 5-bath home claims a large corner lot with a wraparound porch and privacy-fenced backyard. Inside, the remodeled 2021 kitchen pairs granite countertops with high-end appliances, while the sunroom’s built-in bookshelves open to the yard. The main-floor suite, updated in 2022/2023, adds heated floors, and the finished basement brings a wet bar, pool table, and extra bedroom.
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