County, city sign declarations of emergency
While Chase County is currently not under any state-mandated Directed Health Measure (DHM), both the county and the city of Imperial signed declarations of emergency.
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Dollar General Manager Jen Fergusen stocks shelves with toilet paper last week. Dollar General is trying to keep up with the demand for toilet paper, as are other businesses.
Toilet paper still an issue in Chase County
Despite getting regular deliveries, businesses in Imperial can’t keep up with the demand for toilet paper.
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Deputy Sheriff Duncan Einspahr, Sheriff Kevin Mueller and Imperial police officers Sergeant Chad Ostemeyer and Rob Rusk examine information on this car involved in a high-speed chase Sunday. The car was stolen from Fort Collins, Colorado and the juvenile driver led law enforcement agencies on a high-speed chase that finally ended north of Wauneta on old Hwy. 6.
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Three arrested in vehicle thefts; Imperial scene of high-speed chase Sunday
Things may be shutting down in this area due to the coronovirus pandemic, but the Chase County Sheriff’s Office had a busy weekend.
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Dona June Ekart and husband Jack were among those who are taking advantage of the drive-up option residents have for noon meals through the Imperial Community Center. On Monday, Center Director Laura Barton hands them their meals in the parking lot.
Imperial Community Center offering drive-up service
Ever concerned about the senior population, the Imperial Community Center (ICC) has expanded its noon meal program to a drive-up service.
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The winners of the Chamber’s 9th annual chili cook-off included, from left, Clint Johnson, first place; Jasmine Johnson, second place; Keylee Johnson, third place; and Luis Rodriguez, People’s Choice winner.
Johnsons dominate chili cook-off
The Imperial Chamber of Commerce’s 9th annual chili cook-off March 12 ended up being a family affair, with the Johnsons taking first, second and third place.