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Business at Kearney's Celebration on Central is ballooning

Business at Kearney's Celebration on Central is ballooning

  • MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB

The party store at 2217 Central Ave. creates unique balloon backdrops for showers, receptions, grand openings and more.

ABC Drug in downtown Kearney sold to Hy-Vee

ABC Drug in downtown Kearney sold to Hy-Vee

  • MIKE KONZ Enterprise Editor

Now that the business is in new hands, the focus will shilft to selling the building, which encompasses about 15,000 square feet. 

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

David Hoffmann is investing millions to preserve local newspapers

  • David McCumber Lee Enterprises

The Lee Enterprises chairman explains why he believes community newspapers remain essential — and why he's investing millions to help ensure their future.

How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

How David Hoffmann built the business behind his investment in local newspapers

  • By David McCumber

David Hoffmann built an executive search firm that became the foundation of a diversified family business spanning more than 100 companies. 

David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

David Hoffmann's childhood shaped his family's philanthropy

  • By David McCumber

David Hoffmann explains how faith, family and personal experience have guided the Hoffmann family's commitment to philanthropy. 

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

David Hoffmann chose family over football, and a path to success

  • David McCumber

Before building a business empire, Lee Enterprises Chairman David Hoffmann nearly took a very different path. A football scholarship, a difficult choice and a young romance helped shape the future billionaire's life. 

Photos: CHI, Creighton cut ribbon on new orthopedic center at Lakeside

Photos: CHI, Creighton cut ribbon on new orthopedic center at Lakeside

  • Nikos Frazier World-Herald Photo/Video Editor

Building on the extensive orthopedic services it already provides in the region, CHI Health held a grand opening Wednesday for its new CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside Hospital.

Kearney Regional Medical Center to bring health care clinic to north part of town

Kearney Regional Medical Center to bring health care clinic to north part of town

    Kearney Regional Medical Center has run out of space in south Kearney, so its new clinic will provide primary and urgent care and imaging from a north Kearney location.

    Why Lincoln gas prices just dropped below $4 per gallon

    Why Lincoln gas prices just dropped below $4 per gallon

      The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas fell to $3.97 per gallon Monday in Lincoln, according to AAA.

      Papillion's Shadow Lake gets new owner, which plans new tenants

      Papillion's Shadow Lake gets new owner, which plans new tenants

        Shadow Lake Towne Center in Papillion has a new owner in New York-based DLC, which acquired the open-air retail space this month.

        Kearney dog trainer to open city's first dog bar

        Kearney dog trainer to open city's first dog bar

          Construction is underway on the Kearney Dog Bar after owner Brooke Fricke secured an $88,000 startup loan.

          'Imagine what's possible' — South central economic district aims to keep housing momentum

          'Imagine what's possible' — South central economic district aims to keep housing momentum

            Sharon Hueftle, executive director of the South Central Economic Development District, briefed Buffalo County commissioners on the 13-county district's progress since 2006, when it was formed. 

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            This fashion-forward new footwear brand is trending

            This fashion-forward new footwear brand is trending

              Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.

              New Kearney restaurant blends barbecue tradition with Mexican flavors

              New Kearney restaurant blends barbecue tradition with Mexican flavors

                Juan and Lionel Herrera say discipline, family and food shaped their path to opening a restaurant.

                10 people honored at 2026 Healthcare Heroes Luncheon in Kearney

                10 people honored at 2026 Healthcare Heroes Luncheon in Kearney

                From a security officer to an interventional cardiologist, 10 healthcare heroes were honored by the Kearney Hub and local hospitals Wednesday. 

                Gunnar's Place finds a home at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney

                Gunnar's Place finds a home at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney

                Sheila Harouff's dream of a opening a pediatric daycare for medically fragile children is about to come true. Gunnar's Place will open in July at First Presbyterian Church.

                Kearney couple resurrects night market next week on The Bricks

                Kearney couple resurrects night market next week on The Bricks

                Night markets will be an opportunity to get out and enjoy summer evenings, said Abbie Castaneda, who discovered the events in Oceanside while her husband, Diego, served in the Marines.  

                Photos & videos: Lincoln Airport officials tout arrival of Breeze Airways

                Photos & videos: Lincoln Airport officials tout arrival of Breeze Airways

                Lincoln Airport officials announced the arrival of Breeze Airways during a Tuesday news conference.

                Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

                Time is running out as the Bills home since 1973 gets closer to a methodical demolition

                Power was officially turned off to the current Highmark Stadium on Friday. It is considered the start of the stadium’s mass demolition and is a significant milestone for the project as the new stadium nears completion.

                Barista's Daily Grind pulls up stakes, moves onto UNK campus

                Barista's Daily Grind pulls up stakes, moves onto UNK campus

                Managing and operating UNK's student coffee business is a tremendous opportunity for Barista's, owner Jasmin McGinnis said.

                Seek help for your gambling addiction with these expert tips

                Seek help for your gambling addiction with these expert tips

                Forbes reports gambling can be a potentially harmful and severe addiction with the ability to negatively impact your personal and professional life.

                5 entrepreneurs in central Nebraska win UNK’s Light It Up awards

                5 entrepreneurs in central Nebraska win UNK’s Light It Up awards

                The annual Light It Up awards ceremony April 21 at the University of Nebraska at Kearney honored five successful, ambitious young entrepreneurs.

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                Nebraska football lineman Justin Evans named top returning center

                Nebraska quarterback commit now ranked as a five-star player by Rivals

                Nebraska quarterback commit now ranked as a five-star player by Rivals

                Ex-Palmyra teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse by a school employee

                Ex-Palmyra teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse by a school employee

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

                Kearney-based BD Construction opens Fremont office

                Kearney-based BD Construction opens Fremont office

                Kearney-based BD Construction sees opportunity and is expanding into Fremont. It's BD's first brick-and-mortar office beyond central Nebraska.

                Skala is top award winner in Nebraska Press Women contest

                Skala is top award winner in Nebraska Press Women contest

                Mary Jane Skala, a reporter and personal columnist for the Kearney Hub since 2017, won 16 awards in the Nebraska Press Women professional communications contest.

                UNK was talent pipeline as Yandas interns launched their careers in Kearney

                UNK was talent pipeline as Yandas interns launched their careers in Kearney

                “It will make our hiring harder because we no longer have that program,” Shawn King said as the Board of Regents voted on University of Nebraska at Kearney cuts.

                Gibbon Packing restarts after emergency well replacement from Woodman's Drilling

                Gibbon Packing restarts after emergency well replacement from Woodman's Drilling

                Jeremiah Smith, a Woodman’s crew member, said restoring well service to Gibbon Packing was a special challenge. “It is different, because it is water for humans.”

                Kearney-based Cash-Wa sold to Performance Foods of Virginia

                Kearney-based Cash-Wa sold to Performance Foods of Virginia

                Cash-Wa Distributing of Kearney has been sold to Virginia-based Performance Food Group.

                The 10 largest property taxpayers in Lincoln

                The 10 largest property taxpayers in Lincoln

                The largest property tax contributors range from well know companies like Bryan Health, which owns two of the city's hospitals, to lesser known real estate companies.

                Recent Racine County business stories

                Recent Racine County business stories

                Minden's largest employer invests in $5 million addition and equipment, adds 70 positions

                Minden's largest employer invests in $5 million addition and equipment, adds 70 positions

                “Royal is a longtime and important economic driver. Their growth is huge for the community. It attracts families to Minden," City Administrator Michael Kring said.

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