Happy weekend, Kearney! In today’s happening-today edition: Rural healthcare training, pollinators festival, and France wine tasting + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Hands-on healthcare training: UNK's Rural Immersion Program is placing students inside partner hospitals across Nebraska to shadow surgery, ER, and more, while the 20-member UNK Hospital Partners Network connects them with rural communities -- see the rural immersion program.
Council handles key votes: Kearney City Council unanimously approved a liquor license and manager for Western Oil II’s Speedee Mart 2766, postponed DT Development’s AG-to-BP rezoning request, and closed the Stoneflex public hearing -- read the full meeting recap.
Community cornerstone spotlight: On Thursday, a video featured Essam Arran discussing Kearney’s Hanny Arram Center, offering insights on the center and its importance to the community for residents across central Nebraska -- watch the full video.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Rain-proof tee time: When the weather or your slice gets weird, Birdies and Brews keeps the swings going with high-tech golf simulators, famous courses to play, and even party games on screen. Grab a buddy this week, join a league, or just chase a better swing with a cold one nearby.
Lake-view beer break: Sometimes the week just needs crispy wings, a craft pint, and a sunset on the patio. Cunningham's Journal On The Lake delivers all three, with a wood-lined hangout, TVs for the game, and those dangerously snackable Journal Bites. Text a friend, make it your midweek reset.
Staycation on wheels: Got an RV itching for a quick reset close to home? Kearney RV Park & Campground is an easy, no-fuss spot to park, unplug a little, and sneak in camp vibes between errands… a backyard getaway that feels like you actually went somewhere, without the epic road trip.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐝 Pollinators & Nebraska Natives Festival @ Steinbrink Landscaping & Greenhouses | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Take a break from chores and buzz over to Steinbrink for a free, all-ages celebration of pollinators, Nebraska natives, and guilt-free plant nerding. Expect a butterfly release, local experts, chalk for the grands, Sizzle Stackers, and a hands-on native-plant session at Rowe Sanctuary after.
🧘 Beer Garden Yoga @ Platte Valley Taphouse | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade the studio incense for hops at Platte Valley Taphouse's beer garden yoga. Twenty bucks cash gets you a 60 minute flow and two brews, which is basically balance in a pint. Bring a mat, a towel, and your best 'I'm flexible' optimism.
🍷 France Wine Tasting @ Sip & Swirl Wine Bar | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Whether you can tell Left Bank from right or just like saying Bordeaux, this fourth wine class serves up six French wines, a full charcuterie spread, and guidance from their owner and sommelier. It’s $65, and infinitely classier than your fridge rosé.
🎣 Gone Fishing Casting Challenge @ Cabela's | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Consider this your permission slip to set your status to GONE FISHING and flex those casting skills at a friendly challenge. Kids score free Slip Bobber crafts, you get a free photo download with a gloriously fishy backdrop, and bragging rights for days.
🏌 Elks Father's Day Golf Scramble @ Elks Country Golf | Sunday (6/21) at 1:00 PM – This Father's Day scramble keeps it casual, two-player teams of any mix welcome, even the kid who still thinks putt-putt counts. Afternoon tee time, flighted by the age of your youngest ringer, $50 per team, carts extra. Bragging rights included, groan-worthy dad jokes unavoidable.
⚾ Field of Dreams @ The World Theatre | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Settle in and relive peak Kevin Costner with a screening of Field of Dreams, courtesy of the folks who actually build things for a living, On Point Construction. Expect cornfield nostalgia, goosebumps, and at least one person mouthing if you build it.
🎶 Summer Concerts in the Park @ Harmon Park Sonotorium | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Relevant plays Sonotorium for Summer Concerts in the Park, led by Dr. David Kingsley with hits and originals. Bring a lawn chair your back likes, grab Budda’s Meat, popcorn and water from the Boy Scouts, and call it an evening, courtesy of The Breakfast Cart. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Kearney report Weather forecastToday — High: 77°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 54%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Tomorrow — High: 74°F — Low: 53°F — Precip: 85%
Rain showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 2017-built, 5-bedroom, 3-bath home on Kearney’s edge blends city convenience with wide-open country views. Inside, the bright open layout centers around a cozy fireplace, granite-topped kitchen, and a private primary suite with a sleek walk-in shower. A finished basement, oversized garage, fenced yard, and above-ground pool add plenty of everyday appeal.
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