Jodi Benge honored for professional excellence in long-term care

Baptist Home of Kenmare administrator Karen Schwartz rattled off a list of adjectives to describe Jodi Benge of Bowbells, the facility’s activities director. “She’s caring, compassionate, fun-loving and dedicated to the residents,” said Karen. And tonight at the North Dakota Long Term Care Association’s annual awards banquet in Bismarck, Jodi will be recognized as the best in the state at what she does when she accepts the 2010 Activity Professional Award of Excellence.

Posted 4/28/10 (Wed) read more »

Firemen unveil "new" tanker at Fire Hall open house

Members of the Kenmare Fire Department threw open the doors to their new fire hall on Saturday to host an open house event that attracted a couple hundred guests.

Posted 4/21/10 (Wed) read more »

Development Corporation hires new executive director

Ralph Hoversten, the new executive director of the Kenmare Community Development Corporation, was born and raised in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, but his heart belongs in the country.

Posted 4/21/10 (Wed) read more »

Despite four brain tumors, fourth grader tries to be "normal"

Posted 4/14/10 (Wed) read more »

Fundraiser planned for Alex

The Kenmare PTA and students in both schools want to show their support for fourth grader Alex Emeline and his family, and they’re asking for your help.

Posted 4/14/10 (Wed) read more »

Walking trail gets off to a running start

A safe walking trail in Kenmare is just a few thousand dollars away from becoming a reality this summer.

Posted 4/14/10 (Wed) read more »

Two structures at Pioneer Village are picked up and moved

Spring cleaning at Kenmare’s Pioneer Village took on new significance last week as volunteers moved actual buildings around as part of the project list.

Posted 4/07/10 (Wed) read more »

Bookmobile set out on maiden voyage to Kenmare 50 years ago

Loaded with books and other items to go for residents of Ward and Mountrail counties, the Ward County Public Library Bookmobile is marking 50 years on the road this month.

Posted 4/07/10 (Wed) read more »

Jay Brown chosen as Caregiver of the Year

Jay Brown of Berthold is somebody pretty special.

Posted 3/31/10 (Wed) read more »

Board approves renovations at both school buildings

Both the Kenmare elementary and high school buildings will be under construction this summer, following three hours of discussion and votes taken during a special meeting of the Kenmare School Board held March 23rd. Two school staff members and four local residents, including three parents, also attended the meeting.

Posted 3/30/10 (Tue) read more »