The Kearney Hub’s Reader’s Choice awards were announced over the weekend and we’re thrilled to share with you the ones in Downtown Kearney: Automotive The Dent Popper – Bedliner Shop Best Professional Bartender – Jordan Colling from Copperfields, Hair Stylist – Mindy Gronewaller from Black Diamond Salon, Mortgage Lender – Laura Bailey from First National[…]
By Mary Jane Skala Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — It’s been two months since Jesse Jacobs opened The Brickwalk Gallery, an art gallery at 2008 Ave. A downtown, but he’s already making a splash in Kearney’s art world. “A local Kearney art gallery has been dreamed about, investigated and talked about in many art circles[…]
Rooted Plant Company in Kearney wants to turn everyone into ‘plant people’
Business Feature Feb 06, 2021
Kearney Hub Staff Write Tiffany Stoiber KEARNEY — Abbie Castaneda pictured plants behind the large glass garage doors when the building was still just a barbecue joint. “We would drive by this place all the time and I would want them to put it up for sale,” she said of the spot at 25th Street[…]
‘Revitalizing Central Avenue’: Planned MONA expansion to bring new opportunities, new look to Downtown Kearney
Buildings Jan 07, 2021
Tiffany Stoiber Hub Staff Writer KEARNEY — The northern gateway to Downtown Kearney is set to get a brand-new welcome sign with the Museum of Nebraska Art planning a 16,000-square-foot expansion along Central Avenue. MONA announced Wednesday afternoon that it is forming plans to expand the museum and renovate 25,000 square feet of its existing[…]
New downtown Kearney coffee shop fills ‘The Cup’ with java, alcohol, Italian soda and more
Buildings, Business Feature Dec 17, 2020
Erika Pritchard Hub Staff KEARNEY — Kearney entrepreneur and investor Alissa Kern-Pierce and her husband Ryan Pierce hope to fill their customers’ cups at their new coffee and alcohol bar. Literally, the couple fills cups with coffee, Italian soda and smoothies, and soon will serve alcohol at The Cup, 12 E. 21st St., in downtown[…]
Erika Pritchard Hub Staff KEARNEY — Small businesses support the community year after year, said Kearney Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Derek Rusher. “Now it’s time for our community to answer the call and go out and shop,” he said. That is the message Rusher is sending to Kearney area residents this holiday season.[…]
Downtown Kearney is excited to introduce their Discount Day card! Starting today, every Tuesday is discount day. With this card, you can get awesome discounts at participating locations for a year. The cards are $5 and can be purchased at participating locations. Participating locations include ABC Drug & Gift, Bow & Arrow Boutique, The Denim[…]
‘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, 2020
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[…]
Downtown Kearney is excited for the return of UNK students and hope their year is off to a good start. We invite them to come downtown when they get a chance and explore what all there is and stop by this awesome new mural on 21st Street between Central Avenue and Avenue A by Impact[…]
Nest:Space refurbishment finished, coworking space now ready for Kearney workers
Buildings, Business Feature Aug 20, 2020
Erika Pritchard Hub Staff KEARNEY — A new space soon will be available in downtown Kearney for remote workers and small business owners who no longer want to work in isolation. Kearney small business owners Chais and Shawna Meyer next week officially will welcome renters to the collaborative workspace, called Nest:Space, at 2224 Central Ave.[…]
