Native Landscape Registration

The City of Kearney would like to announce the creation of a Native Landscape Registration Program for residents in Kearney. Native plants are a great habitat for butterflies, birds, bees, and other insects that rely on them and are critical to our natura...

Temporary Trail Closure

The City of Kearney Parks Department would like to inform the public that the hike-bike trail along Avenue N from 52nd Street to 56th Street will be closed in conjunction with street reconstruction and traffic signal work at the intersection of 56th Stree...

Closure of Downtown Streets for Shrine Bowl Parade

The City of Kearney announces that the annual Shrine Bowl Parade is scheduled for June 3, 2023. This will entail the closing of the following streets beginning at 6:00 a.m. for staging purposes:

• Railroad Street from Avenue E to 5th Avenue;
• 3rd Avenue from t...

Kearney Police Fleet Is Expanding for A Take Home Cruiser Program

Thanks to a generous donation from a local private foundation, the Kearney Police Department will begin the process of adding nearly thirty police cars to the fleet. This generous donation allows the city to start the first ever Kearney Police Assigned Ve...

Cemetery Decorations to be Removed

City of Kearney Cemetery officials are requesting that all decorations not in permanent type vases and placed on graves be removed by Monday, June 5. All decorations not removed by that date will be removed by Cemetery staff. A copy of the Floral Regulati...

Harmon Park Sonotorium Renovation Project Ribbon Cutting

The City of Kearney and the Harmon Park Sonotorium Committee is inviting the public to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the rededication of the Harmon Park Sonotorium on Sunday, June 4.  The Sonotorium renovation project included a permanent stage c...

City Hall Access and Alley Closure

City Hall’s west door will be closed on Thursday June 1 and Friday June 2 for concrete repairs. Citizens may access Finance or Development Services by calling for assistance at 308-233-3240, or using the east entrance.  An additional dr...

Partial Closure of Streets for Masonic All-Star Marching Band Camp

The City of Kearney announces that the following portions of streets may be closed on:

• Wednesday, May 31, 2023 beginning at 6:45 p.m.: University Drive and 17th Avenue;
• Thursday, June 1, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m.: University Drive and 17th Avenue;
• Friday, ...

Memorial Day Holiday Refuse Collection Changes

City of Kearney’s Sanitation Division announces that due to the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 29, 2023, the following changes will be in effect for the refuse collection system and the Kearney Area Solid Waste Agency Landfill:

Resi...

Park Pictures Photo Contest at Kearney Public Library

Celebrate Kearney’s parks! Send us your best photo of your favorite place in your favorite park. Be creative! One submission per patron. Please ensure that any person photographed has given their permission before the entry is submitted. Entries...

10th Annual Edible Book Festival at Kearney Public Library

Celebrate two of the best things in the world: books and food! What is an edible book? Something edible + book related = Edible Book

Register your creation and be a part of one of the library’s most beloved summer events!

There are four age categ...

Read & Bleed Blood Drive at the Kearney Public Library

Giving blood is one of the easiest ways to make a life-saving difference. Save the lives of up to three people with your donation! Kearney Public Library is hosting its annual Read & Bleed blood drive on Wednesday, June 21 from 10am to 4pm. For ages 1...