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Beating the heat
Beating the heat
Lorri Sughroue - McCook Gazette
From left, Aaralyn Morgan, Everly Morgan and Arabella Greenlee serve lemonade Thursday from their neighborhood stand to Allison, Anna, Samantha and Sadie Furtado. Allison said the group stopped for lemonade “because we were taking a walk and it got really hot.” The young entrepreneurs said they decided to set up the lemonade stand because they were bored. While they didn’t have any specific plans for the money they earned, business appeared to be going well. “One guy gave us $20 and said keep...
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    McCook woman attends rodeo last five decades
    Ruth Nicolaus Kansas Biggest Rodeo Phillipsburg, Kan. – Linda Farr Brunswick has been coming to Kansas Biggest Rodeo for a lot of years. The McCook, Nebraska woman has attended the Phillipsburg...
  • The YMCA’s transformation reflects McCook’s future
    McCOOK, Neb. — “If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou Change can be scary because we don’t know what our world will look like on the other side. Change can be inspirational as...
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    From lights to litter: Beautify McCook keeps investing in downtown
    McCOOK, Neb. — Despite temperatures reaching a sweltering 97 degrees Sunday evening, a group of dedicated volunteers gathered along Norris Avenue to help keep downtown McCook clean. About a dozen...
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    Sheriff King takes passion for first responder mental health a step further (7/17/26)
    With first responders facing high suicide and burnout rates, a Nebraska sheriff launches a “Beat the Burnout” training day led by author and coach AK Dozanti.
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  • Crashing cars can be a family bonding, learning activity (7/16/26)
  • 'Postcard from the Plains' mural greets visitors in McCook (7/16/26)
  • Update on Sunday immigration action in McCook (7/16/26)
  • Hitchcock County first responders have busy weekend (7/16/26)
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    McCOOK, Neb. — Lose track of a “Jett” and look how much fun erupted at Weiland Field Thursday evening. Suddenly as only seconds remained, Jett Bednar’s brilliant 51-yard touchdown catch of a great pass from Ean Cock brought the Commanders within 14-12...
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  • Samuel Williams (7/21/26)
    Samuel Williams McCOOK, Neb. — The Rev. Robert Samuel Williams,Major, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), of Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, passed away Nov. 5, 2025 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was the priest at...
  • Carla Louellen Thieben (7/21/26)
    Carla Louellen Thieben EDISON, Neb. — Carla Louellen Thieben passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, in McCook. She was 86 years of age. Cremation was chosen and graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m....
  • Patsy “Pat” League (7/17/26)
    Patsy “Pat” League HAMLET, Neb. —Patsy “Pat” League of Hamlet, passed away July 14, 2026 at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska  A graveside service will be Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. (MT)...
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    60th anniversary The family of Dick and Bonnie Loper is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 24, 2026.They were married in 1966 at St. John’s Lutheran...
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    Fagerstone birthday (7/21/26)
    90th birthday The family of Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Nebraska is hosting a celebration in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Loveland, Colorado. The birthday...
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    Bauer anniversary (7/21/26)
    50th anniversary The family of Randy and Kim Bauer of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary.They were married July 24, 1976 in McCook. Their family...
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    Darlene (Bender) Weed (7/17/26)
    Darlene (Bender) Weed Nov. 25, 1932 - June 22, 2026 KENNEWICK, Wash. — Darlene (Bender) Weed, 93, of Kennewick, passed away on June 22, 2026. She grew up in McCook, Nebraska, where she graduated high...
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    Clara Catherine Heumphreus (7/16/26)
    Clara Catherine Heumphreus Aug. 13, 1933 - July 10, 2026 DECATUR, Ala. — Clara Catherine Heumphreus passed away on July 10, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama at 92 years of age. Clara was born on Aug. 13,...
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    Gary Hinz (7/14/26)
    Gary Hinz McCOOK, Neb. — Gary Hinz, of McCook, passed away at his rural McCook home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was 71 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may he...
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  • Editorial: When a school loses its lockers, what else goes? (7/17/26)1
    As McCook High removes hallway lockers in favor of bare walls and backpacks, some wonder what happens to the memories, rituals and social lessons once forged at those metal doors.
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The City of McCook is accepting applications for a full-time Public Transportation (Handi-Bus) Driver. A valid Nebraska driver's license is required. Selected candidate must pass a drug test. 40 hour work week. Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance benefits and employer match pension plan. Salary range: $15.94 - $22.92 per hour. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., August 4, 2026, at the McCook City Office, 505 West C Street, McCook, Nebraska, or download at...
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