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34-619: Based in Kearney, Nebraska , the Kearney Yankees were a Class D level affiliate the New York Yankees for their four seasons of existence. The Yankees hosted minor league home games at Kearney Memorial Field . The Nebraska State League folded after the 1959 season, along with 1959 league members Hastings Giants , Holdrege White Sox , Grand Island Athletics , Kearney Yankees, McCook Braves and North Platte Indians . Kearney Memorial Field

68-557: A titular see by the Catholic Church. Kearney is located on I-80 with access to the major markets of Omaha - Lincoln , Denver , Kansas City , Des Moines , Wichita and Cheyenne , Kearney is at the center of a seven-state region and 20 million people. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.00 square miles (33.67 km ), of which 12.77 square miles (33.07 km )

102-546: A crossroads on major east-west transportation arteries. In 1848, to safeguard westward migrants traveling through the region, the US Army established a military fort several miles southeast of the present city. Named after famed frontier military officer Stephen W. Kearny , Fort Kearny would become the namesake of the present city and serve as a stopping-point for gold prospectors, Pony Express riders, and Union Pacific Railroad workers until 1871. The first permanent settlement in

136-405: A female householder with no husband present. 32.3% of households consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. 20.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 19.4% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

170-498: A five-story opera house were some of the projects to ultimately make it off the drawing board. These flush times would grind to a sudden halt as a result of the agricultural depression and economic crisis of the early 1890s . In 1912, the Catholic diocese of Kearney was centered here. The diocese was suppressed in 1917, with the creation of the diocese of Grand Island . In 1997, the historical diocese of Kearney began to be used as

204-568: A household in the city was $ 34,829, and the median income for a family was $ 46,650. Males had a median income of $ 30,150 versus $ 22,366 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,713. About 7.4% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over. Companies headquartered in Kearney include Citizens Telecommunications Company of Nebraska and The Buckle . According to Buffalo County Economic Development,

238-516: A male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96 . The median age in the city was 29 years. 22.2% of residents were under age 18; 20.5% were between ages 18 and 24; 25.6% were aged 25 to 44; 20.6% were aged 45 to 64; and 11.1% were aged 65 years or older. The gender makeup of

272-801: Is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory, or diocese, of the Catholic Church in northwestern and central Nebraska in the United States. It is a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Omaha . The cathedral parish is the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Grand Island. As of 2023, the bishop of Grand Island is Joseph G. Hanefeldt , who

306-478: Is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km ) is water. Kearney is the principal city of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area , which consists of Buffalo and Kearney counties. The 2020 United States census counted 33,790 people, 13,361 households, and 7,772 families in Kearney. The population density was 2,270.8 per square mile (877.0/km ). There were 14,370 housing units at an average density of 965.7 per square mile (373.0/km ). The racial makeup

340-589: The Apostolic Vicariate of Nebraska in territory split off from the Apostolic Vicariate of Indian Territory East of the Rocky Mountains . Nebraska achieved statehood in 1867. The first Catholic presence in the present-day diocese was that of priest providing services to workers building the original Union Pacific Railroad along the Platte River . The first Catholic Church in Grand Island, St. Mary's,

374-646: The Mayor. The city operates Kearney Regional Airport located east of the city. Commercial air service is available via United Express with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport , as well as a daily non-stop flight to O'Hare Airport in Chicago, IL. The Union Pacific Railroad east-west main line runs through Kearney. Greyhound Bus Lines stops to pick up or discharge passengers in Kearney at 112 W. Talmadge Rd. Diocese of Grand Island The Diocese of Grand Island ( Latin : Dioecesis Insulae Grandis )

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408-623: The Vicariate Apostolic of Indian Territory East of the Rocky Mountains. This huge jurisdiction contained the present-day states of Kansas , Nebraska, North and South Dakota , Colorado, Wyoming , and Montana. The pope named Reverend John Miège from St. Louis as the vicar apostolic. Four years later, in 1854, the US Congress created the Nebraska Territory , a vast area covering six future states. In 1857, Pope Pius IX established

442-556: The area was called Dobytown, located 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the present-day Kearney. The "e" in Kearney was added by mistake sometime afterwards by postmen who consistently misspelled the town name; eventually the spelling became nomenclature . The region expanded in 1866 with the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad . The fixing of a junction point with the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad in 1871 anticipated

476-578: The city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 29,952 people, 10,549 households, and 6,160 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,498.5 inhabitants per square mile (964.7/km ). There were 11,099 housing units at an average density of 1,010.9 per square mile (390.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.18% White , 0.63% African American , 0.38% Native American , 0.92% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.68% from other races , and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of

510-430: The city was 92.3% White , 1.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.8% Asian , 3.1% from other races , and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population. There were 12,201 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had

544-920: The diocese. Bona was named coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay in 1944. Pope Pius XII named Edward Hunkeler of Omaha as the next bishop of Grand Island in 1945. During his tenure in Grand Island, Hunkeler ordained 16 priests, and oversaw a large increase in the construction of new churches and other religious institutions. Hunkeler became bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas in 1951. To replace Hunkeler, Pius XII appointed Reverend John Paschang of Omaha to serve in Grand Island. During his tenure, Paschang ordained 55 priests and established 33 churches, 15 parish houses, 13 schools, 11 parish centers, six convents, several rectories, and four hospital additions. After Paschang's retirement in 1972, Pope Paul VI selected Monsignor John Joseph Sullivan of Omaha as

578-491: The establishment of a townsite in the summer of that year. The city of Kearney was incorporated on December 3, 1873, the townsite being fixed a mille north of the Platte River . In 1874, Kearney was chosen to be the seat of Buffalo County , experiencing great population, economic, and infrastructural expansion in subsequent years that transformed the nascent city into the local business, education, and transportation center it remains to this day. This boom would be sustained through

612-576: The new bishop of Grand Island. Dendinger retired in 2014. As of October 2024, the bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island is Joseph G. Hanefeldt of Omaha, named by Pope Francis in 2015. Reverend Mark Maresh from Immaculate Conception Parish in Elm Creek was arrested in June 2006 on charges of exposing himself to a woman and her two young children. He pleaded no contest to misdemeanor public indecency. Maresh

646-462: The next 27 years. On March 8, 1912, Pope Pius X established the Diocese of Kearney on territory taken from the Diocese of Omaha . He named Reverend James Duffy of St. Paul as the first bishop of the new diocese. In 1916, the Vatican added more counties from the Diocese of Omaha to the Diocese of Kearney. On April 11, 1917, the Vatican renamed the Diocese of Kearney as the Diocese of Grand Island;

680-523: The next bishop in Grand Island. Sullivan served there until his appointment as bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph in 1977. Paul VI replaced Sullivan in Grand Island with Reverend Lawrence McNamara of Kansas City-St. Joseph in 1978. When McNamara retired in 2004 after 26 years as bishop, Pope John Paul II named General William Dendinger , formerly the deputy chief of the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps , as

714-518: The next twenty-years, fueled by a post-Civil War period of frenzied economic expansion and wealth generation ( Gilded Age ) that was transforming the whole nation. Enterprising investors poured into the burgeoning community from the East and elsewhere, hoping to enrich themselves through ambitious speculative development schemes that, more often than not, turned out to be ill-conceived and economically unsustainable. An irrigation canal, electric street railway, and

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748-576: The old name was later reused as a titular see . Duffy oversaw construction of the Cathedral of St. Mary from 1926 to 1928, and also established the Nebraska Register . Duffy retired in 1931 due to poor health. The second bishop of Grand Island was Monsignor Stanislaus Bona of the Archdiocese of Chicago . During World War II , he ministered to German and Italian prisoners of war kept in camps in

782-400: The population. There were 10,549 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.6% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

816-604: The top non-manufacturing employers in the city are: The top manufacturing employers are: Kearney is home to several museums, many of which reflect its location on the California , Mormon , Oregon , and Pony Express trails, and the Lincoln Highway . The council-manager form is used in Kearney. The City Council makes legislative and policy-making decisions. There are five members elected citywide to serve four-year terms which are staggered. The council manager form of government

850-520: Was $ 29,317 (+/- $ 3,191). Approximately, 7.5% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.1% of those ages 65 or over. As of the census of 2010, there were 30,787 people, 12,201 households, and 7,015 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,410.9 inhabitants per square mile (930.9/km ). There were 12,738 housing units at an average density of 997.5 per square mile (385.1/km ). The racial makeup of

884-423: Was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96 . In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.2% under age 18, 23.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median income for

918-473: Was 32.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.1 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 60,755 (with a margin of error of +/- $ 4,444) and the median family income $ 85,444 (+/- $ 4,564). Males had a median income of $ 36,227 (+/- $ 3,446) versus $ 23,904 (+/- $ 2,231) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old

952-626: Was 33,790 in the 2020 census , making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska . It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney . The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community. In the late 1840s, American settlers traveling westward arrived in significant numbers along the Mormon Trail and Overland Trails . This marked the beginning of Kearney's role as

986-421: Was 85.04% (28,734) white , 1.63% (551) black or African-American , 0.58% (196) Native American , 1.88% (634) Asian , 0.09% (30) Pacific Islander , 4.63% (1,563) from other races , and 6.16% (2,082) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.0% (3,200) of the population. Of the 13,361 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 44.2% were married couples living together; 29.2% had

1020-427: Was a wooden structure erected in 1868. It was blown down by a windstorm before its dedication. It was replaced nine years later. The first church in Kearney was St. James, dedicated in 1871. In North Platte , the first Catholic church, St. Patrick, was finished in 1874. The Vicariate of Nebraska was elevated to the Diocese of Omaha by Pope Leo XIII in 1885. Northwestern Nebraska would be part of this diocese for

1054-461: Was adopted in 1950. Michael W. Morgan currently serves as city manager. The council appoints a city manager to implement policies, prepare a budget, appoints department heads, and recommends areas that the council needs to attend. There are five members elected citywide serving staggered four-year terms. One member of the City Council is chosen by the council to be Mayor. Stanley Clouse is currently

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1088-449: Was constructed in 1946 and hosted the Kearney Yankees. It is still in use today by American Legion teams and is located at 3311 8th Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska. It has been home to American Legion baseball since 1946 and serves as the home for Kearney High School Baseball. Kearney, Nebraska Kearney ( / ˈ k ɑːr n i / KAR -nee ) is the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska , United States. The population

1122-581: Was installed on March 19, 2015. The first Catholic missionary to visit Nebraska was Reverend Peter DeSmet, who crossed the Missouri River into Nebraska to baptize two infants of the Otoe people near present-day Bellevue in 1838. At that time, the area was under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of St. Louis . DeSmet later traveled along the Platte River to a council of the tribes. Pope Pius IX in 1850 erected

1156-586: Was sentenced to 30 days in jail and 50 hours of community service. After receiving treatment at a church facility in Maryland, he was returned to ministry in 2008. In January 2019, Reverend John Kakkuzhiyil was arrested for first-degree sexual assault on a woman by the Nebraska State Patrol . In November 2018, the accuser had gone to Kakkuzhiyil's house to interview him for a project. He allegedly plied her with alcohol until she passed out. When she woke up,

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