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Keith County News | “Alkali to Paxton” by Tomas England | University of Nebraska Media Commons | Nebraska Historical Society | www.keithcountyne.gov | USGenNet

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Dec. 2015

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Hehnke’s is recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture because of the improvements to the building. The upgrades resulted in a projected annual energy savings of 41 percent. Paxton Grocery and Meats, LLC is given a $49,999 Rural […]

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Sept. 2015

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The renovations at Hehnke’s are completed. The store was also awarded the “Visionary Award” from Affiliated Foods, because of the efforts to improve the store.  

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Spring 2015

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Hehnke’s is purchased from the Hehnke family by a group of investors called Paxton Grocery & Meats, LLC. It continued to operate under the name Hehnke’s. Renovations begin on the Hehnke’s building.

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1997

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Hehnke’s expands to the North, giving customers a larger selection and a bigger place to shop.

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1955

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Hehnke’s moved to its new building in its current location. A grand opening celebration took place in December.  

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1895

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A dozen homes made up Paxton, along with a general store, drug store, water tower, depot, post office, section house, a hotel and a bank.

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1885

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Alkali was incorporated and the name was changed to Paxton. It was named for William Paxton, the largest ranch operator in the area.

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