Mary Jane Skala

Reporter at Kearney Hub

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3 inches of rain falls on Kearney NE; some branches down

2 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

Despite Wednesday’s severe thunderstorm that downed a few trees and left branches on sidewalks, Kearney was lucky. The Central Nebraska Regional Airport in Grand Island recorded an official 6.41 inches. setting a record for the most rain on June 25 in Grand Island, according to the National Weather Service in Hastings. Other parts of Grand Island reported 7.6 inches of rain.
heavy rain - p1 - blocking the sidewalk

2 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

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2 days ago | beatricedailysun.com | Mary Jane Skala

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Storms roll through Kearney NE; more rain expected

3 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

When Jennifer Beck was small, she dreamed of being a photographer for National Geographic when she grew up. Now she's the donor relations coordinator at the Kearney Area Community Foundation, but she still loves taking pictures. As she headed out to her car Wednesday afternoon, she happened to look to the west and saw vicious storm clouds swirling above the KACF building at 2908 W. 29th St.Beck snapped it with her cellphone. "I love taking photos.
Deals OK'd for Buffalo County/Kearney Law Enforcement Center

4 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

At their Tuesday morning meeting, Buffalo County commissioners approved agreements related to the new Law Enforcement Center. The commissioners approved agreements with their chosen construction manager MCL Construction of Omaha, and public finance with Northland Securities, a division of First National Bank in Omaha. MCL was the primary contractor for the city’s 209,000-square-foot SportsPlex that opened in March in the Younes Hospitality Center.
Experience the Fourth at Fort Kearny State Historical Park

4 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

FUN FOR THE FOURTH — Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way over the Fourth of July weekend. The fun takes place at Fort Kearny State Historical Park at 1020 V Road. Reenactors will be at the park to discuss life as a soldier during the fort’s existence from 1848-1871 and how Independence Day was celebrated back then. Living history demonstrations will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4 and 5, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 6.
Mary Jane Skala: Who has had the most influence on your life?

6 days ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

I should have written this column last week for Father’s Day, or six weeks ago for Mother’s Day, but I found some notes this week as I was filing some old papers. I remembered being a newspaper editor in Cleveland and interviewed candidates for every public office from township clerk up to U.S. Senator and then endorsed candidates for every office from township clerk to U.S. Senator.
To curator of new exhibit at Pioneer Village in Minden, Frank Lloyd Wright is a delight

1 week ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

MINDEN — David V. Wendell is no stranger to the Kearney area. His great-uncle owned the old car that sits atop the Pioneer Village sign at Highway 6 and Highway 10. This summer, Wendell is sharing his admiration of Frank Lloyd Wright at Pioneer Village. He’s the curator of “Prairie Masterpieces: The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright,” which will be on display at Pioneer Village through the summer. The exhibit displays Wright’s legacy and the 500-plus buildings he designed in his 70-year career.
HelpCare Clinic in Kearney celebrates its 10th anniversary

1 week ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

“I was sick, and you cared for me.”Those words, from Matthew 25:36, are the motto of the HelpCare Clinic at 3410 A Ave. The clinic has been caring for uninsured people since 2015. The clinic will host a 10th anniversary open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, with building tours, a birthday cake, refreshments and displays chronicling its first 10 years. The public is invited.
This & That: Batter up! Baseball exhibit opens at Trails & Rails in Kearney

1 week ago | kearneyhub.com | Mary Jane Skala

PEANUTS AND CRACKER JACKS — Get ready for Cracker Jacks, lemonade and a trip down memory lane. The Trails & Rails Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, “The Boys of Summer” will have its grand opening 4-6 p.m. Friday in the Family History Center. It will showcase highlights of baseball and softball history in Buffalo County from 1890 to today, from the legendary Kearney Giants and the spirited Gibbon Town Team to Little League World Series contenders.