Polly, Clark Julia Marie Polly and Kyle Clark of Grand Island, Neb., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Jeffrey and Elaine Polly of McCook, Neb. Grandparents are Kenneth and Dorinda Polly of McCook, William Schenck of McCook and the late Mary Schenck...

Neises, Randels Kellie Julie Neises and Blake Andrew Randels of Medicine Lodge, Kan., announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride-to-be are Gary and Deanna Snyder of McCook, Neb., and Shawn Neises of Kingman, Kan. Grandparents are Ron and Mary Thielen of Gilbert, Ariz. Great-grandparent is Mary Oller of Cunningham, Kan...

65th anniversary The family of Bill and Norma Lea Bryant of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 65th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. They were married in 1954 in Curtis. Their family includes children, Robert and Jody Rupp of Grand Island, Neb., Kris Bryant of Curtis and the late Billy Bryant; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 74071 Rd. 389, Curtis, NE 69025...

60th anniversary The family of Bill and Sherry Lytle of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. They were married in 1969. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 309 E. ...

50th anniversary The family of Roger and Lynn Kolbet of Culbertson, Neb., is hosting a open house in honor of the couple’s 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Aug. 30, 1969, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, Neb. The open house is Saturday, Aug. ...

67th anniversary The family of Marshall and Jean Grant of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of the couple’s 67th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 27, 2019. They were married at Wheeler Memorial Presbyterian Church on a warm July afternoon in 1951. Their family includes children, Doug Grant and his wife, Marilyn and Jack Karuzas and wife, Kathy (Grant). Cards of congratulations will reach them at 1500 East 11th, Apt. 315, McCook, NE 69001...

Ryer Paul Johnson Jay and Jordan (Rieker) Johnson of McCook announce the birth of their son, Ryer Paul Johnson, who was born July 16, 2019, at McCook. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He has two sisters, Reeslyn, 5, and Wrigley, 2. ...

80th birthday The family of John Pursley of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 34980 Road 720, Stratton, NE 69043.

90th birthday The family of Marjorie Schlegel of rural Culbertson, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born July 28,1929, in Culbertson. The open house is Sunday, July 28, 2019, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Econolodge/Rodeway Inn (Chief Motel) Courtyard in McCook, Neb. ...

80th birthday The family of Loren Griffin of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born Aug. 25, 1939. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, from 2-5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 308 E. Ninth in McCook. His family includes his wife, Ellen; children, Brenda (Tim) Walter of McCook, Linda (John) Brewster of McCook,Tim Griffin of North Platte, Neb., Margo (Tim) Schnell of Lincoln, Neb., Paul Griffin of McCook, Mary (Rick)Tolliver of Springfield, Neb., Laura (Ryan) Johnson of Lincoln and Jim Griffin North Platte; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. ...

101st birthday Cloyd Hoyt of rural McCook, currently residing in Iowa, will celebrate his 101st Birthday on Friday, July 26, 2019. Cloyd is a retired farmer and community service devotee. He served on many boards, including District 8 School board, REA, Red Cross, and the Irrigation District...

85th birthday The family of Nita Malleck of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 301 S. Seventh, McCook, NE 69001.

95th birthday The family of Ruby Zimbelman Stock of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 E. 11th, Apt. No. 309, McCook, NE 69001.

75th birthday The family of Sharon Harvey of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., in 1944. She was a teacher and administrator at Southwest Elementary School, along with running Cowboy Up Tack in McCook with her husband, Bob. ...