By MIKE KONZ Hub Enterprise Editor KEARNEY — Crowbar or hammer in hand, architect and entrepreneur Patrick Moore tries to be a good listener when he’s working on an old building. Two years ago when McCue’s Nebraska Taproom opened on the ground floor of the former family grocery store building, it was a testament to[…]
‘Selfless’ young artist Ashton Masek wins Freedom Award for downtown Kearney mural work
Murals Apr 12, 2019
By KIM SCHMIDT Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — Art in the most unusual places always has intrigued Ashton Masek. So when she and friends painted a mural in sidewalk chalk on a downtown Lincoln parking garage wall, it sparked an interest in creating their own style of art for the community. “I’ve always had an[…]
The Solid Rock’s new owners Linda and Dan Muhlbach announce they are taking over the business
Business Feature Jan 15, 2019
By MIKE KONZ Hub Enterprise Editor KEARNEY — Linda and Dan Muhlbach are the new owners of The Solid Rock Christian Bookstore in downtown Kearney. The Muhlbachs had signed a deal with the business’s longtime owners, Bill and Ila Ballou, in early January, but waited until today (Tuesday) to announce they are taking over the[…]
By AMANDA PUSH Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — The space that now houses Kitt’s Coffee Bar and Calico Coffee Co. is a far cry from how business partners Andrew Brackett and Brock Arehart found it. The pair bought the one-story building at 110 E. North Railroad St. in 2010 with hopes of opening a cafe[…]
‘We want to take some of the fear out’: Kearney couple seeks to inspire more downtown renovation projects
Buildings Jun 09, 2018
By AMANDA PUSH Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — Brent and Theresa Yaw still are in the early stages of renovating the upstairs space of 2224 Central Ave. but they hope their work will inspire other downtown Kearney building owners to do the same.The Kearney couple is working to redevelop the second story of the structure[…]
After structural renovation, building owner happy to see life back in old McCue’s building
Buildings Jun 09, 2018
By AMANDA PUSH Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — For the first time since 2003, there is new life in the building at 2008 Ave. A.On Tuesday, McCue’s Nebraska Taproom opened its doors in the south commercial unit, serving only Nebraska-made beer, liquor and wine. The owner of the structure, Patrick Moore, who also is a[…]
‘If you want a vibrant town, you have to have a good downtown.’ Redevelopment of old buildings has high costs and rewards.
Buildings Jun 09, 2018
By AMANDA PUSH Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — Redeveloping Kearney’s historic, downtown buildings is not for the faint of heart, city officials and building owners agree. Those who wish to overhaul these structures face a myriad of challenges, including cost and a lack of contractors experienced with such renovation projects. “We certainly would like to[…]
KEARNEY — Monday is move-in day for the first four tenants at Brigham Lofts, the new downtown low-income apartment building at 2013 Ave. A. It will be a satisfying day for building owner Walter Martin, who treasures Kearney’s historic buildings. “It’s a cool, old building,” he said. “I love it. I wanted to save it.[…]
By REBECCA McMICKELL Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — Progress continues on new apartments in Downtown Kearney: The Bricks. According to Brett Weis, an owner of the property at 2013 Ave. A, Kearney City Council recently completed bid letting, which allows the city to select a contractor to work on the project. The contractor will be[…]
‘You just come in and get a good vibe’: Holistic Healing Spa and Bohemian Boutique now open in downtown Kearney
Buildings, Business Feature Sep 04, 0202
Erika Pritchard Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — Kearney business owner and massage therapist Kady Jacobs hopes that her new spa and boutique will melt away her customers’ stresses. Whether a client is visiting the spa or wanting to shop at Holistic Healing Spa and Bohemian Boutique, Jacobs said she and her employees make sure to[…]
