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Former Gazette publisher Allen Strunk dies at 95
Former Gazette publisher Allen Strunk dies at 95
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Allen D. Strunk, former owner and publisher of the McCook Gazette has died at age 95 in Las Vegas, Nevada. As publisher for more than three decades, Strunk carried forward the family legacy of community journalism established by his father, Harry Strunk, while steering the Gazette into the modern era of printing and production....
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    The long game: McCook invests in recreation, development (11/13/25)
    McCOOK, Neb. - In 1908, William Mulholland saw a dry and struggling Los Angeles and dreamed big enough to bring water from 200 miles away, setting the stage for one of America’s great cities. A...
  • RW Commissioners set future pay increase below statewide guidance (11/11/25)
    McCOOK, Neb.– The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting Monday morning in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse. The meeting convened at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Randy...
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    McCook School Board hears updates on career education, facilities, safety (11/11/25)
    McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook School Board met Monday evening to review district updates, approve donations, and hear presentations from staff and faculty. Highlights included new educational...
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    ‘Peace walking’ drifter hopes to sing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in front of U. S. Capitol (11/7/25)
    McCOOK, Neb. — On Wednesday, the Gazette received word that an interesting person with a goat had set up camp on the south side of Highway 34, just east of Perry Grain. Upon arrival, a Red Willow...
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  • A place of healing for those who grieve (10/30/25)
  • Time changes. Nature doesn’t. (10/28/25)
  • Commissioners set stage for 2.5% raise, review audit finding (10/28/25)
  • No dismissal. No injunction. (10/28/25)
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    Christine Eldridge (11/11/25)
    Christine Emilie Eldridge was born on January 28, 1956, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to George and Linnea (Asplund) Worner. The first ten years of Christine’s life were spent in various parishes...
  • Abigail Vigneur (11/11/25)
    Abigail Vigneur passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook, on Friday, November 7, 2025, one day short of her 53rd birthday. She was born on November 8,1972 in Denver, CO. Memorial service will...
  • Howard Hackney (11/11/25)
    Mr. Howard “Keith” K. Hackney, age 86, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home in McCook. Memorial contributions are suggested to the McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13,...
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    Marie Smith’s 70th birthday (11/11/25)
    Culbertson resident Marie Smith will celebrate her 70th birthday on November 23. Family and friends are invited to attend a birthday celebration in her honor on Saturday, November 29, from 3 to 6...
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    Knosp 70th wedding anniversary (11/6/25)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — The children of LeMoine and Agnes Knosp invite friends and family to an open house in honor of the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary. LeMoine and Agnes were married Nov. 6, 1955. The...
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    William Loghry (11/11/25)
    William “Bill” K. Loghry, age 80, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Friday, November, November 7, 2025, in Elkhorn, NE. Bill was born on May 2, 1945, in Maywood, NE to parents Lloyd K. and...
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    Harland Daniel (11/11/25)
    Harland Daniel was born on September 13, 1937, in Laurin, Montana. Harland passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Omaha Medical Center surrounded by his family. Harland married the love of...
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    James Crick (11/11/25)
    James R. “Jim” Crick, 95, of Kearney, passed away, November 8, 2025, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, November 14, 2025, at Kearney eFree Church. A livestream of...
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  • Editorial: Noble acts of futility or just optics? (11/13/25)
    Mike O'Dell
    This past weekend brought word that we have not seen the last of the protests directed at our former Work Ethic Camp. The sponsoring group has not responded to inquiries about the central objective...
  • Editorial: AG expands antitrust reach abroad (11/11/25)
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