Friday, December 31, 2021
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Norman C. Williams
Norman C. Williams, 90, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Monday, August 30, 2021. Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Rich Thomas officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Norman's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorial gifts may be given in...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/norman-c-williams/7738.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/norman-c-williams/7738.html
Rebekah Grace Franklin
Born May 8th 1981, passed away early in the morning on December 22nd, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Carl Williams. She is survived by her mother, Margaret Williams, sisters Beth Williams and Ruth (Jim) Kaptein, and her children, Ryan and Megan Franklin, and her step-daughters Cynthia and Breanna. Rebekah grew up on a farm outside of Rapid City, South Dakota. She loved to...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/rebekah-grace-franklin/7739.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/rebekah-grace-franklin/7739.html
Rodney H. Seymour Jr.
Rodney H. Seymour, Jr., 62, of Lewellen passed away December 18, 2021 at his home. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Lewellen Tiger Den. Services will be streamed live and available to watch after the service on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (https://ift.tt/3pGcy2M). Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/rodney-h-seymour-jr/7740.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/obituaries/rodney-h-seymour-jr/7740.html
The K-Town Takedown
6U 45-46 Braysen Atkins's place is 2nd and has scored 14.0 team points. Round 1 - Beau Beltran (Team Garcia) won by decision over Braysen Atkins (Kimball Wrestling Club) (Dec 10-7) Round 2 - Braysen Atkins (Kimball Wrestling Club) won by fall over Colton Haag (Pride wrestling club) (Fall 0:51) Round 3 - Braysen Atkins (Kimball Wrestling Club) won by fall over Keaton Wilkie (Torrington...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/sports/the-k-town-takedown/7741.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/30/sports/the-k-town-takedown/7741.html
Episode 352: As Alexa goes, so does the smart home?
We’re back after a one-week break in the Internet of Things Podcast, and we didn’t miss too much. The biggest stories of this show are the slow collapse of CES 2022 and a Bloomberg article that uses internal Amazon documents to show how Alexa growth has stagnated and illustrates the hopes Amazon has for its smart speakers. We also talk about Alexa’s unfortunate suggestion to a 10-year-old looking for a challenge. After that, we discuss a survey related to edge computing from Zededa after we explain what edge computing means for different folks. Then, in smaller news, we highlight Level Lock’s new keypad, a smart ring, sales data on connected appliances, and my review of the Fi collar. We close out the news portions of the show by answering a listener question about why he can’t find Wi-Fi motion sensors anywhere.
Our guest this week is Raoul Wijgergangs CEO of EnOcean. Wijergangs joined EnOcean in August to help the maker of energy-harvesting IoT devices expand into building management with a focus on sustainability. In the interview, Wijergangs talks about what he’s learned from his efforts building out the Z-wave standard, and how he’s trying to apply an ecosystems approach to making buildings smarter. We also talk about the challenges of designing energy-harvesting sensors and what new energy harvesting technologies might become available. It’s a fun interview.
Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel
Guest: Raoul Wijgergangs CEO of EnOcean
Sponsors: Twilio and Silicon Labs
- I’m no longer going to CES, and I’m not alone.
- Alexa and the smart home are stagnant.
- I love keypads with my smart locks.
- Sustainable buildings should be smart and need middleware to get there.
- New polymers might drive the next generation of energy harvesting devices.
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Monday, December 27, 2021
Sunday, December 26, 2021
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Thursday, December 23, 2021
James L. Brown
We regretfully announce the passing of James L Brown, who passed away at his home in Dallas, Oregon, on December 14, 2021. Jim had a difficult battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and is finally at rest. He will be always loved and forever remembered. Jim was a successful business owner, first with 2 locations of Aurora Rentals in Aurora CO and later with Brown's Hardware in Kimball NE. No...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/james-l-brown/7723.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/james-l-brown/7723.html
Maxine L. James
Maxine L. James, 105, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021 in Kimball. Following her wishes, cremation and a family graveside service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held in June at the Toombs Family Reunion in York, Nebraska. Maxine Louise Toombs James was born September 11, 1916, in York, Nebraska, the seventh child of eleven born to Mable Carrie (Sommers) and Jefferson Edwin...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/maxine-l-james/7724.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/maxine-l-james/7724.html
Harry Stahla
Harry Stahla (Sonny) passed away on Dec. 9, 2021, in Denver, Colorado. Harry was born in Kimball, Nebraska, on Dec. 12, 1940. He was 80 years old and peacefully flew with the angels too his Savior, surrounded by his wife Rosemary, sister Barbara and many friends. He lived many years in Brighton, Colorado. He was the oldest child of the late Harry Stahla and Ruth Shepherd. After schooling, he...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/harry-stahla/7725.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/obituaries/harry-stahla/7725.html
OPENING GETS CLOSER
Crew members from the Signs65 shop in Cheyenne, Wyo., started installing lettering Dec. 16 on the facade of the planned Kimball Ace Hardware at the old Shopko along Highway 71. The work includes electrical wiring to illuminate the red and white letters. The opening date has yet to be announced for the business, which will sell hardware, liquor and guns. Local workers are expected to help set up...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/news/opening-gets-closer/7726.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/news/opening-gets-closer/7726.html
Dix Cemetery Joins With Arlington Wreath-Laying Ceremony
In coordination with the wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, the Dix Cemetery was one of 2,500 locations participating in the National Wreath Across America Day. Christmas wreaths were placed on veterans' graves on Dec. 18 in Dix, as well as thousands of cemeteries across the country. The LaSalle Colorado Historical Society was instrumental in making Dix a part of the...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/news/dix-cemetery-joins-with-arlington-wreath-laying-ceremony/7727.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/news/dix-cemetery-joins-with-arlington-wreath-laying-ceremony/7727.html
POTTER-DIX ROUNDUP
The Coyote basketball team made a trip down to Caliche, Colo., on Saturday, and came away with a convincing 67-51win over the Buffaloes. The teams played the first quarter tight, with lots of defensive pressure and turnovers limiting the scoring. Potter-Dix managed a 12-9 lead after one period, then went on to score 20 points in the second period to bring a 32-22 advantage into the halftime. Both...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/potter-dix-roundup/7728.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/potter-dix-roundup/7728.html
Kimball Girls 3-3 After Hershey
Kimball's Lady Longhorns basketball team has had some success in the early going of the 2021-22 season, and hoped it could finish with a win in the final game of the calendar year and go into the new year with a winning record. But Kimball will have to settle for a 3-3 record through December, as Friday's road matchup with undefeated Hershey did not go Kimball's way. The game...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/kimball-girls-3-3-after-hershey/7729.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/kimball-girls-3-3-after-hershey/7729.html
Horns Wrap Up First Semester On The Mats
St. Pats Tournament On Friday December 10th the Longhorn wrestling team traveled to North Platte St. Pats for an 8 team round robin tournament. They scored 115.0 points and tied Brady for 3rd overall. The tournament was won by Maxwell with 193 points. All 5 varsity wrestlers placed in the top 3. We crowned 3 champions: Cody Brinkman at 120, James McGinnis at 138 and Trey Schindler at 152. Matthew...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/horns-wrap-up-first-semester-on-the-mats/7730.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/23/sports/horns-wrap-up-first-semester-on-the-mats/7730.html
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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BREAKING NEWS: Governor Pete Ricketts Gov. Ricketts, State Public Health Director Encourage Nebraskans to Have “Healthy Holidays”
Gov. Ricketts, State Public Health Director Encourage Nebraskans to Have “Healthy Holidays”
Sunday, December 19, 2021
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Horns 3-2 After Win Over Morrill
Kimball's Lady Longhorns basketball team continued its good start to the season by splitting two games against rivals Perkins County and Morrill over the week. The results moved the Lady Longhorns to 3-2 on the season with one game left to play in December on the road against 4-0 Hershey on Friday, Dec. 17. Saturday, Dec. 11 Kimball 53, Morrill 38 Kimball hosted the Morrill Lady Lions and...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/horns-3-2-after-win-over-morrill/7710.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/horns-3-2-after-win-over-morrill/7710.html
The Comeback Trail Continues
Friday, Dec.10 Perkins County 80, Kimball 36 Game four on this young season at Perkins County saw our young team hit the floor ready to go at it again. Perkins County had already two big SPVA Conference wins but our boys did not let that faze them. Kyle Fraser, out lone Junior, was back from injury ready to give it a go and provided us with a great boost on and off the floor. We were limiting his...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/news/the-comeback-trail-continues/7711.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/news/the-comeback-trail-continues/7711.html
Jr. High Girls
The Jr. High girls basketball team recently completed their season. With eighteen girls in 7th and 8th grade finishing the season, the team had lots of talent and will only improve. Seventh grader Faith Bohac drives for the basket during a home game with the Morrill...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/jr-high-girls/7712.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/jr-high-girls/7712.html
P-D Opens With 2 Wins
The Potter-Dix Coyote basketball team has started well so far this season, with two relatively easy wins as the boys settle into the basketball season. Potter-Dix hosted Creek Valley on Friday and had no trouble opening up a big lead then continuing their momentum for a big win, 62-23 to start their season. On Saturday the Coyotes traveled to Paxton, and this time it was a much closer game, with...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/p-d-opens-with-2-wins/7713.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/16/sports/p-d-opens-with-2-wins/7713.html
Episode 351: Smart homes in the metaverse
What happens when the smart home meets the metaverse? We talk about the potential for better user interfaces and home mapping if we build digital twins of the home in a metaverse, while also discussing the potential of UWB to expand the amount of information contained in that digital twin. Then we discuss an excellent article on the Matter protocol and a new chip for Matter devices before noting Samsara’s successful public offering. In some anti-consumer news, Toyota is disabling features in its radio-controlled keyfobs unless people pay a subscription, leading us to wonder how we assess value in software as compared to hardware. We then look at LoRaWAN coverage maps for the combined Helium and Senet network, a new deal in the satellite IoT sector. Finally, we answer a listener question about Shelly RGBW modules for lighting and Home Assistant.
This week’s guest is Jonathan Bensamoun, the CEO and founder of Fi, a maker of a connected dog collar. We discuss the product and why people buy a connected collar. Then we cover the connectivity options and why the Fi collar uses cellular as opposed to some of the other low-power wide-area networks such as Amazon’s Sidewalk. Lastly, we talk about subscription options and how to build a plan that works for your audience. Whatever Bensamoun is doing works, because 93% of people who buy the collar subscribe to the service. That’s amazing! Enjoy the show.
Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel
Guest: Jonathan Bensamoun, the CEO and founder of Fi
Sponsors: Twilio and Silicon Labs
- Does the metaverse have a role in the smart home?
- How UWB can help make the smart home better
- Where there’s LoRaWAN coverage, and where there isn’t
- Why cellular still beats Amazon Sidewalk and LoRaWAN
- How to price a subscription for an IoT device
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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BREAKING NEWS: Governor Pete Ricketts The Nebraska Way - Episode 31 - Bishop Robert Barron
The Nebraska Way - Episode 31 - Bishop Robert Barron
Bishop Robert E. Barron joins Governor Ricketts for episode 31 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his vocation to the priesthood, his success with Word on Fire a global media ministry, and the role of faith in politics. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of “Cornhusker Strong” as the intro song for “The Nebraska Way.”
Bishop Robert E. Barron joins Governor Ricketts for episode 31 of The Nebraska Way to discuss his vocation to the priesthood, his success with Word on Fire a global media ministry, and the role of faith in politics. Thank you to Heidi Merrill for the use of “Cornhusker Strong” as the intro song for “The Nebraska Way.”
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Monday, December 13, 2021
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Friday, December 10, 2021
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Strong Start For Girls Hoops
Despite dropping their first game of the season, the Kimball Lady Longhorns quickly rebounded and took their next two contests to start their season strong. On Thursday, the Lady Longhorns traveled Bayard to match up with the Lady Tigers, and quickly fell behind as the smothering Bayard defense allowed very few shots by the Lady Longhorns. After falling behind 38-8 at the half, the Kimball squad...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/09/sports/strong-start-for-girls-hoops/7696.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/09/sports/strong-start-for-girls-hoops/7696.html
Young Longhorns Showing Grit From The Get-Go
Bayard 67, Kimball 26 Thursday, Dec. 2 We had only seven players to open this season of a three-game stretch of back-to-back-to-back games, four freshmen and three sophomores. Junior Kyle Fraser was injured at our first practice of the year and we hope to have him back for us soon, but for now our energetic group of underclassmen is showing us they are willing to give everything they got night in...
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/09/sports/young-longhorns-showing-grit-from-the-get-go/7697.html
source https://www.westernnebraskaobserver.net/story/2021/12/09/sports/young-longhorns-showing-grit-from-the-get-go/7697.html
Episode 350: Lexmark shares how to manage millions of connected devices
Today’s show is our 350th episode, so we start off with a little bit of celebration before hitting half a dozen pieces of Amazon-related news, including the AWS outage that took out many smart home services, and a newly submitted FCC listing that could be a big deal for those needing a low-power wide-area network. Then we mention Amazon’s latest Halo device and the new Amazon Alexa Together service, which launched this week (it works with a radar sensor from Vayyar to monitor for falls). Then we talk about long-term support for FreeRTOS and an update bringing Alexa smart home capabilities to the FireTV platform. After all that time on Amazon, we then turn to some LiFi news and a bit on how LiFi could be adapted to become relevant for the IoT. Then, we celebrate again over Sonos’ plan to design its devices to last longer and be easily recycled when they reach the end of life. We also cover some slimy data practices by Life360, a big round of funding for IoT platform Afero, and a new Thread-capable device from Eve. Finally, we end by answering a listener question about smart smoke detectors.
This week’s guest is Phil Carter, director of managed print and IoT services at Lexmark, the printer giant. He’s on the show to share what Lexmark has learned through more than a decade of managing millions of connected printers around the world. He shares how the company built a predictive maintenance program, uses sensor data from printers to redesign new printers to handle common problems, and even discusses how connected devices help with Lexmark’s sustainability goals. Lexmark has taken its expertise and created its own IoT platform called Optra. Lexmark launched the first Optra service this year, and Carter talks about why Lexmark launched the platform and why it felt that a consulting element was essential for the platform. It’s a very practical interview for those trying to build and manage a bunch of connected devices.
Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel
Guest: Phil Carter, director of managed print and IoT services at Lexmark
Sponsors: Twilio and Juniper Networks
- So much Amazon news from data center outages to new devices
- We’re really excited about how Sonos is designing gadgets for sustainability
- Boo. Life360 forces people to opt-out of allowing it to share location data
- Why Lexmark decided to launch an IoT platform of its own
- How connected printers can help reduce Lexmark’s environmental impact
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