🌱 Which turns are off-limits at Kearney’s Talmadge and 2nd Avenue?

Coffee in hand, Kearney? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Which turns are off-limits at Kearney’s Talmadge and 2nd Avenue?
• How UNK’s new financial aid director can help your family
• Why ranchers from across the region are gathering in Kearney this week

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warmer; fog in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with hazy sun, temps: high: 90, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Sunshine; breezy, humid, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Emergency traffic signal repairs in Kearney expected to take ‘multiple days' (nbcneb.com) — If you drive through north Kearney, expect delays at Talmadge Street and 2nd Avenue, where emergency repairs to a damaged traffic signal pole will keep traffic patterns restricted for multiple days. North–south traffic on 2nd Avenue can go straight and make right turns, but left turns and cross traffic are blocked, so officials urge drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
   

2. Ask an Antelope: Becca Dobry helps students overcome financial barriers (unk.edu) — Kearney families with college-bound students now have a new ally in navigating financial aid at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where Becca Dobry recently became financial aid director. She explains how her office helps students overcome cost barriers, encourages families to ask questions about FAFSA and aid options, and shares why UNK feels like home as she returns to lead the team.
   

3. Nebraska grazing conference draws ranchers to Kearney (nebraska.tv) — Kearney hosted nearly 200 ranchers and farmers this week for the Nebraska Grazing Conference, spotlighting rangeland management, drought recovery and new grazing technologies. Speakers also tackled rancher mental health, urging producers to talk openly about stress and seek help, while students and local producers gathered ideas to bring back to their own operations and classrooms.
   

4. AOTW: Kearney Little League hoping to punch a ticket to Williamsport, PA (nebraska.tv) — Kearney’s Little League All-Stars just clinched a second straight state title and are heading to the Midwest Regional in Whitestown, Indiana, four wins from the Little League World Series. Players and coaches describe the trip as a once-in-a-lifetime chance, with family baseball traditions and friendly sibling rivalries fueling their drive to represent Kearney on a national stage.
   

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📸 Around Kearney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Kearney

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 8

• Frozen the Musical →
  Merryman Performing Arts Center, 225 W 22nd St, Kearney
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• Board of Education Meeting →
  Kearney Public Schools 320 W 24th St, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
  5:30 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Directory/Web Page + Google Verification | 11:30am
  GROW Nebraska Foundation online or in person
  11:30 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Kearney City Meetings City Council Chambers - City Hall, 2nd Floor 18 East 22nd Street Kearney NE 68847
  5:30 pm
• 2026 Quickbooks Online
  GROW Nebraska Foundation Zoom
  5:30 pm

Wednesday August 12

• GROW Nebraska® Member Orientation
  GROW Nebraska Foundation This orientation is hosted on Zoom, and in-person attendance is available at our Kearney corporate office upon request.
  10:00 am
• GNWBC BAIL Office Hours →
  GROW Nebraska Foundation Stay tuned for updates to the location.
  10:30 am
• GroBigRed Virtual Learning
  Nebraska Extension - Buffalo County 1400 E 34th St, Kearney, NE 68847
  12:00 pm

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📣 Kearney Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• GNWBC New Client Orientation
  GROW Nebraska Foundation In-person or Zoom
  12:00 pm
• GROW Nebraska® Member Orientation
  GROW Nebraska Foundation This orientation is hosted on Zoom, and in-person attendance is available at our Kearney corporate office upon request.
  2:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Directory/Web Page + Google Verification | 11:30am
  GROW Nebraska Foundation online or in person
  11:30 am
• 2026 Quickbooks Online
  GROW Nebraska Foundation Zoom
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Affordable Cleaning
  "We Don't Cut Corners, We Clean Them! No Matter What The Mess Is We Clean It!! Give us a Call at 308-233-7806! (Nextdoor Valley View)

• Bosselman Enterprises Corporation posted a job opening for 1st Assistant Manager - Pump & Pantry in Kearney. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Kearney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kearney here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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