Grease fire extinguished
The fire department was called to the home of Laura Co at 143 West 13th on Dec. 11 after she reported a grease fire on her stove.
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Riley Francis and Issac Loeffler admire the lights on the city Christmas tree. (Johnson Publications photo)
Heather Stumpff, right, Henley Worth and Angel the Corgi wave from the Veterinary Services float. (Johnson Publications photo)
Caysie Hudson waves to Santa from a safe distance, as her mom Sara smiles. (Johnson Publications photo)
Large crowds gather for Imperial Christmas fest
Downtown Imperial was the place to be last Thursday.
City opts to pay county for dispatch services
After months of discussion, and at times, heated exchanges, the city council voted Monday to pay the $35,000 annual fee the county has been seeking for dispatch services.
Defendants to appear for arraignments
Three defendants arrested in the Annika Swanson murder case were expected in Chase County Court Wednesday this week for arraignment hearings.
Stephanie Stolz, part-time postal clerk, handles the influx of holiday mail and customer lines. (Johnson Publications photo)
Not much time left for on-time Christmas mail
The Imperial Post Office will be closed Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the post office will be closing at 3 p.m., said Barb Prottsman, postmaster.