Kearney for People Oriented Places

05/26/2026

🎨 ⏳ ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT! ⏳ 🎨

Kearney, this is your last chance to be part of downtown’s crosswalk mural project!

We’re selecting 6 community-designed murals that will be painted in downtown Kearney this summer—and we’d love to see YOUR ideas.

🎯 Themes:
🚂 Railroad
🌿 Nature
❤️ What makes you proud about Kearney

🏆 Two winners will be selected in each category, and winners will help bring their murals to life during community painting events in July and August.

📅 Submission Deadline: Midnight May 31
📬 Submit your design:
• Email: [email protected]
• Drop off at City Hall (Attn: Kelsey Anderson)
• Bring it to a KPOP meeting

This project is made possible with support from the Downtown Improvement Board and the Creative District.

👇 Tag an artist, student, or creative friend who should submit a design!

05/03/2026

⏳ 4 WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT! 🎨

Kearney, don’t miss your chance to be part of something big.

We’re selecting 6 crosswalk murals for downtown—and there’s still time to submit your design!

🎯 Themes:
🚂 Railroad
🌿 Nature
❤️ What makes you proud about Kearney

🏆 Two winners per category
🎨 Winners will help paint their murals this summer

📅 Deadline: May 31

📬 Submit your design:
• Email: [email protected]
• Drop off on the second floor of City Hall (attention Kelsey Anderson)
• Bring it to a KPOP meeting

Let’s make downtown more vibrant—together.

👇 Tag someone who should submit!

04/17/2026

Let's create a more vibrant community!

04/17/2026

Great places don’t just happen—they’re grown. Tree canopies make our streets more livable, walkable, and welcoming. Let’s build our community one tree at a time.

Want to know how to plant a tree properly so that it will thrive for decades to come? We'll show you how with this step-by-step video tutorial!

04/17/2026

Big things are happening in Downtown Kearney 👀✨

This is exactly the kind of people-first investment our community has been working toward. Not only will this enhance the visual experience downtown, but it’s also a smart step toward making our streets safer—helping deter fast through-traffic and encouraging drivers to slow down and be more mindful.

The addition of metal pillars with festoon lighting across intersections is going to bring a whole new level of energy and ambiance to our downtown. Pair that with the shift from stoplights to 4-way stops, and Kearney is creating a space that prioritizes people over cars—safer, more walkable, and more inviting for everyone.

Huge shoutout to the Downtown Improvement Board for championing this vision and helping make it happen 🙌

This is how we keep moving forward—one step closer to a more vibrant, people-focused Kearney 💛

04/06/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: CROSSWALK MURAL CONTEST 🎨

Kearney, this is your chance to leave your mark on downtown.

We’re selecting 6 crosswalk murals—and we want YOUR ideas.

Choose from three themes:
🚂 Railroad
🌿 Nature
❤️ What makes you proud about Kearney

✨ Two winners will be selected in each category
🎨 Winners will help paint their designs this summer

📅 Submit by May 31
🏙 Judged by downtown businesses

📬 Submit your design:
• Email: [email protected]
• Drop off at the 2nd floor of City Hall (Attn: Kelsey Anderson)
• Bring it to a KPOP meeting

Let’s make downtown Kearney more vibrant—together.

03/31/2026

Warmer days are here, Kearney — and you can feel it. More bikes. More neighbors out walking. More life in our streets. 🚲🌿

That’s exactly the kind of community we’re working toward — but it only works when our streets are safe for everyone.

A quick reminder as we head into peak “outside season”:
• Slow down and follow posted speed limits
• Stay off your phone — distraction puts lives at risk
• Don’t block crosswalks — those spaces matter
• Yield to people walking and rolling

These aren’t just rules — they’re how we take care of each other.

At KPOP, we believe streets should be designed for people first. And until we get there, awareness and respect go a long way.

Want to brush up on Nebraska’s bike & pedestrian laws? Check them out here:
https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/resources/nebraska-bikeped-laws.html

Let’s make Kearney a place where everyone feels safe getting around — however they choose to move. 💛

Warmer days mean more rides, more walks, and more time outside. With more people out and about, it's even more important to be attentive when driving throughout our communities: Honor the rules of the road, don’t drive distracted, go the posted speed limit, don’t block crosswalks, and honor pedestrian yield signs. 🚲

Want to learn more about the rules of of the road? Visit https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/resources/nebraska-bikeped-laws.html