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Three new Kearney Police officers sworn in at council meeting

Kearney City Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Kearney Police Chief Kowalik and the council swore in three new officers, praising their training and community ties; families attended the oath-of-office ceremony at the start of the meeting.

Kearney Police Chief Kowalik introduced three newly hired officers and administered the oath of office during the council meeting, noting the department’s standards and the importance of family and community support. “We take a lot of pride in the Kearney Police Department,” Chief Kowalik said as he described recruits’ training and expectations.

The ceremony recognized the officers and their families; the chief singled out Joshua Goodbrake for his “grit and determination” and described another officer’s background as a local intern and community service officer. The council offered congratulations after the oath and proceeded with the evening’s agenda.