The Regular Joe

10/08/2026

Available dogs and cats can be adopted for $0 today and tomorrow at Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph and St. Joseph Animal Shelter! Please consider making room at the shelter and in your home to save a life. ❤️

🐾 $0 ADOPTIONS — OCTOBER 8 & 9 🐾
St. Joseph Animal Services is 😱FULL😱, and we need your help! All available dogs and cats will have a $0 adoption fee for two days only. Come adopt and help us make room!

10/08/2026

Read Robert Brumet's latest in this issue of The Regular Joe: https://regularjoepaper.com/who-knows/

10/01/2026

Kearney Enrichment Council's full Oktoberfest lineup is here. Check it out and don't miss out!

🛍️🌭 YOUR OKTOBERFEST VENDOR + FOOD GUIDE IS HERE!

Come ready to shop, eat and support local at Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest! We have an incredible lineup joining us this year, so be sure to make time to explore Vendor Village and come hungry for Food Truck Alley!

🛍️ VENDOR VILLAGE

KEC & Canopy • The Senior Center • The Jamison Edward Group • United Fiber • Tracy Tucker State Farm • Stella Spiking State Farm • Budget Blinds • The Solar Guys • Public Works • Limitless Martial Arts • Brick By Brick Minifigures • RootMe LLC • Meadowlane Bakery • Nothing Bundt Cakes • Reyann Made That • River Trails Bierwerks • Crafty Cat Face Painting • Handmade Bracelets by Andrea Grant • Shut The Front Door KC • Tristynn's Creations • T7 Glam • Tana Giermann Independent Scentsy Partner • C*D American Shaman • Emre Boutique • Michelle Campbell, Color Street Independent Stylist • Rebecca Kerns Photography & Co • Sugar Plum Homestead • The Sassy Makers • Pinecone Pottery • The Butter Baker • Crystal Sun Catchers • Solomon's Splendor Flower Farm • Doodle + Lulu Designs • Prestige Farms • Elmo Creek Designs • My Little Cottage • Golden Girls • MKQ Collective • Wright Acres Homestead

🌭 FOOD TRUCK ALLEY

☕ Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck
🍧 Kona Ice
🧁 Kiylee Kakes Food Truck
🍖 StevieRays BBQ
🍴 Lanny Mae's
🐻 Four Bears

🍺🥨 DON’T FORGET THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS B**R TENT!

Plan on stopping by the KOC B**r Tent while you’re making your way around Oktoberfest! Grab a seat, enjoy the live music and treat yourself to:

🌭 Bratwursts
🥨 Pretzels
🍺 A great selection of b**r
🍹 Cocktails & coolers
🍷 W**e

With great food, drinks and seating near the Main Stage, it’s the perfect place to take a break and soak up the Oktoberfest atmosphere!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

Come hungry, shop local and make a day of it!

👇 See a vendor or food truck you’re excited about? Tag them below and let them know you’ll be there!

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09/30/2026

Don't forget Rogers Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment - Saint Joseph Customer Appreciation Day is happening tomorrow, September 30, from 11 - 1!

We can't wait to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day with you tomorrow, September 30, 11 am - 1 pm! Stop by for food and a chance to win a prize, including a 55 inch Samsung TV. We are excited to say THANK YOU for your continued support!

09/24/2026

If you haven't had a chance to check out River Trails BierWerks yet, find out why you need to in this issue of The Regular Joe:

https://regularjoepaper.com/river-trails-bierwerks-offers-craft-b**r-and-community-in-kearney/

09/24/2026

Enjoy some thoughts and tips from a novice gardener as we transition to fall:

https://regularjoepaper.com/growing-zinnias-with-cassie/

09/23/2026

Check out the full schedule for Kearney Enrichment Council Oktoberfest. It's quickly approaching!

🚨 THE FULL OKTOBERFEST SCHEDULE IS HERE! 🚨

Screenshot it. Save it. Send it to your friends. There’s something happening ALL DAY LONG at Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest!

From the moment Oktoberfest begins at 11 AM until Tripolar closes out the day at 6 PM, Lions Park and Downtown Kearney will be packed with things to see and do!

🎶 Live Music throughout the afternoon
🚒 Touch-A-Truck
📚 Story Time presented by Mid-Continent Public Library
💃 Dance Performances + our Taylor Swift-inspired Dance Party
🎺 KHS Band Performance
🥋 Martial Arts Performances
🫧 Foam Party
🏆 Oktoberfest Competitions with CASH prizes
🎈 Washington Adventure Park (bounce houses, inflatables and rock wall)
🛍️ Vendor Village
🌭 Food Truck Alley
🍺 Knights Of Columbus B**r Tent
…and plenty more!

📅 Saturday, October 3rd
⏰ 11 AM–6 PM
📍 Lions Park | Downtown Kearney

There’s a LOT happening, so save this schedule to your phone and start planning your Oktoberfest day!

👇 What are you most excited for?!

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Legacy Home Collective, our sponsors, community friends, and partners who are helping make this day possible! 💙

09/22/2026

Did you know you can save your Best Choice labels and help the Kearney Food Pantry ?

A small label can make a big impact! 🏷️ We proudly collect Best Choice Labels, and every one helps support the work we do for our community. Save them, bring them by, and help us feed hope right here in Kearney. ❤️ We are located at 108 W Washington St., Kearney.

09/22/2026

Register now for St Joe Harley-Davidson Bikers for Bo***es Poker Run!

🎀🏍️ IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 🏍️🎀

Our annual Bikers for Bo***es Poker Run is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd!

Grab your bike, grab your crew, and ride with us for a great cause! All proceeds support local breast cancer patients in our community.

💰 PREREGISTER & SAVE $5!
🎀 Plus, preregistered riders get a FREE custom bandana while supplies last!

👉 Register here: https://p2p.onecause.com/pokerrun26/home