Kidwell

10/16/2026

Last Saturday gave us a perfect October day for the annual Kidwell Tailgate! Go Big Red!

10/12/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 edition of The Lincoln Corporate Games! Since August, Kidwell team members battled it out against fellow Lincoln companies in a variety of fun competitions. A special thank you to The Nebraska Sports Council for running such a great event. We can't wait for next year!

10/06/2026

We celebrated the opening of our new Integrated Systems office location in Lincoln last week with some good food, great company and a little music, too. Cheers to what's ahead!

09/28/2026

Have a case of the 'Mondays?' Good news — we're hiring for multiple positions at Kidwell as our team continues to grow! To check out all of our career opportunities, visit kidwell.com/careers today.

09/18/2026

We love the Nebraska Sports Council and we especially enjoy participating in the Lincoln Corporate Games! Thank you for all you do for community athletics in our state.

We’re grateful for the support of Kidwell! Your partnership helps make what we do possible. Thank you for being part of the Nebraska Sports Council team!

09/16/2026

We enjoyed celebrating our Kearney team members at Drop Zone at the beginning of September. Thank you for all the great work you do!

09/09/2026

Chris Preble serves as purchasing coordinator on the Kidwell team out of Kearney. Back in the middle of June, Chris jumped into action when he realized someone was trapped in a camper that had caught fire. On Monday, Chris was recognized with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office Good Samaritan Award for his actions. We are proud to call him one of our own! Well done, Chris.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harlan County Sheriff’s Office
Patterson Harbor Camper Fire — June 14, 2026

HARLAN COUNTY, NEBRASKA — On June 14, 2026, emergency personnel responded to Patterson Harbor Campground for a camper fire involving an occupant who was unable to safely exit the camper.

At the time the fire was discovered, the victim was reportedly in the shower. The fire was located immediately adjacent to the camper’s door, significantly limiting the victim’s ability to escape.

Upon noticing smoke coming from the camper, Chris Preble immediately entered the burning camper to assist. Preble located the victim and helped remove her from the camper through the flames. Cory Nielsen also responded to assist with the rescue and helped get the victim to safety.

As a result of their efforts, both Preble and the victim sustained burns to multiple areas of their bodies and required treatment in a burn unit. Nielsen suffered smoke inhalation while assisting with the rescue.

The actions of Preble and Nielsen, combined with the immediate assistance provided by citizens at the campground who worked to help bring the fire under control, were crucial in preventing a tragic outcome. Given the circumstances of the fire and the victim’s location inside the camper, it is highly likely the victim would not have survived without the immediate intervention of those who came to her aid.

The Republican City Fire Department, Alma Fire and Rescue, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the incident and worked together at the scene.

On September 6, 2026, a recognition dinner was held at the Beach Bar at Patterson Harbor to honor the individuals whose actions contributed to the victim’s rescue.

During the dinner, Chris Preble and Cory Nielsen were each presented with the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office Good Samaritan Award by Chief Deputy Spellman and Deputy Trosper. The awards recognized their extraordinary courage, selflessness, and willingness to place themselves in danger to assist another person in need.

The Harlan County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to Preble and Nielsen for their actions that day, as well as to the citizens who immediately stepped forward to assist with the fire. Their actions demonstrate the importance of remaining willing to help others during an emergency.

The Sheriff’s Office also recognizes and thanks all of the responding agencies for their professional and coordinated response to the incident.

The actions taken at Patterson Harbor on June 14, 2026 serve as a powerful example of courage, selflessness, and community cooperation.

Pictured: (left to right) Deputy Braden Trosper, Chris Preble, Cory Nielsen, Chief Deputy Tucker Spellman

09/07/2026

Big thanks to our entire team — your dedication and hard work are what define Kidwell.

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Thank you, BD Construction Inc./Kearney for the recognition! We are proud to do great work together. And we agree — the shirts look spiffy!

Congratulations to Kidwell, our July Subcontractor of the Month!

Their team’s outstanding work at Bertrand Community School reflects the craftsmanship, teamwork and commitment it takes to put a project together better. We appreciate Kidwell’s dedication to the project and are proud to recognize a job well done. The team is looking great in your "Sub of the Month" t-shirts!