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McCook's state aid to be lower than expected
(05/14/08)
After Nebraska legislators got done finagling and finessing the formula for state aid to public schools, McCook's state aid dropped from an anticipated increase of $450,000 to an increase of $134,278. "There's a tremendous number of schools who lost state aid," MPS Superintendent Dave Schley told board members at their monthly meeting Monday evening...
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McCook, Nebraska ~ Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Dundy County voters turn out to approve tax for hospital improvements
(05/14/08) BENKELMAN -- Dundy County voters Tuesday approved a property tax not to exceed 4.84 cents to update the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. And at the polls in Arapahoe, voters said "yes" to a sales tax revenue/economic development question...
Board deals with personnel issues at Monday night meeting
(05/13/08) McCook Public Schools board of education members recognized their student body representative and approved resignations and contracts during their monthly meeting Monday. Board president Greg Larson presented student representative Cassie Olson with a certificate of appreciation for her service during the 2007-08 school year...
Schools making long-range plans for junior, senior high campuses
(05/13/08) McCook Public Schools board of education members talked about long-range plans for the junior and senior high campuses during their monthly meeting Monday evening. Board member Tom Bredvick said developing lists of short- and long-range projects has benefited the schools in the past, determining "where's the biggest fire?" and addressing needs as priorities...
Great Lakes announces McCook-Denver schedule
(05/13/08) CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- Great Lakes Aviation Ltd. today announced it will begin serving McCook with daily flights to the Denver International Airport on Sunday, June 1. "Great Lakes is looking forward to expanding our Nebraska service to include McCook," said Chuck Howell, chief executive officer for Great Lakes...
Pawnee in talks with aerospace firm
(05/13/08) The president of a McCook kit helicopter company is meeting with an unnamed major aerospace company about providing help in bringing the kits to full production. The McCook company, Pawnee Aviation, is under pressure from local officials to begin repayment of a revolving loan fund and begin producing the kits...
Rural areas present unique challenges when searching for missing children
(05/12/08) Even rural areas are not immune to abducted children, and a training workshop put on by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children focused on strategies agencies can use in responding to missing children. About 35 people, representing two states and 10 agencies, attended the workshop at the Heritage Senior Center in McCook last week...
MHS seniors are 'Free Birds'
(05/12/08) After years of taking tests and toeing the line, seniors at McCook Senior High threw their caps in the air and sprayed silly string at their graduation ceremony at sunny Weiland Field Sunday. McCook School System Superintendent David Schley opened the commencement ceremony and commended the class for their talents, work ethic and "strong sense of caring for each other."...
Smith: Live for something, someone other than yourself
(05/10/08) Nebraska 3rd District Congressman Adrian Smith encouraged McCook Community College's graduating sophomores during commencement ceremonies Friday morning to live a life committed to someone or something other than themselves. Graduation ceremonies at MCC opened with a moment of silence in honor of MCC teacher Kasey Jo Warner, struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver on Oct. 3, 2007. "We will remember you, Kasey Jo," said Mid Plains Community College President Dr. Michael Chipps...
Christensen plans to stay on the job
(05/08/08) State Sen. Mark Christensen dispelled rumors of his possible resignation this morning during the Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast at Country Kitchen Restaurant. "I really enjoy doing this work, and I hope to return to office," he told the Gazette. "We had a good session overall," he told the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce and the South Platte United Chamber of Commerce. "Of the four bills that passed, none of them kept my name on them, even though I worked very closely with each one of them."...
Keystone Hotel project is delayed indefinitely
(05/08/08) The renovation of the Keystone Hotel in McCook has been postponed indefinitely because construction bids came in more than what was estimated. Rex Nelson, executive director of the the McCook Economic Development Corp., was working with the Keystone owners, Dale and Joan Stewart of the Chief Motel and Country Kitchen in McCook, in the restoration of the historic, seven-story building that was built in 1922...
Great Lakes, Denver service to return
(05/08/08) Great Lakes Aviation has been selected by the federal Department of Transportation as McCook's new airline, at a subsidy of $1.58 million. The two-year essential air service contract will begin with Great Lakes when airline service commences between McCook Regional Airport and Denver...
Ex-Indianola man jailed on chase charges
(05/07/08) INDIANOLA -- A wild run through the hills southwest of McCook Sunday night led to a court appearance Tuesday and a stay in jail for a former Indianola man. Joseph D. Sitzman, age unavailable, pleaded not guilty to charges of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest and driving while intoxicated (first offense) during his hearing Tuesday before Red Willow County Judge Anne Paine...
McCook man leads cops on high-speed chase
(05/07/08) A McCook man led law enforcement on a high-speed chase through the city Tuesday afternoon before he was finally stopped. Red Willow County Chief Deputy Alan Kotschwar was leaving a training session at the Heritage Senior Center when he noticed a vehicle speeding north 60-70 mph hours on West First. The alleged driver, Dustin Stuck, 25, of McCook, continued through stop signs as Kotschwar pursued the vehicle...
Possible twister
(05/07/08) A possible tornado touches down Tuesday night, below what may be a funnel cloud in the upper right portion of the photo. The threatening clouds produced the eerie sight north of McCook around 7 p.m., traveling east across the northwestern part of Red Willow County for several minutes before disappearing. ...
Grads reminded that each decision has consequences
(05/05/08) "Every decision has consequences." The Rev. Bruce Lester, pastor at McCook Evangelical Free Church, reiterated that point throughout his brief remarks Sunday evening during his Baccalaureate address at First Baptist Church. Lester illustrated the point using the example of the painting "The Last Supper" by Leonardo DaVinci... 
Wind power
(05/03/08)A fleet of trucks spent Friday night parked at the north sale barn in McCook, its drivers easily convinced of the power of the blowing wind. Gusts above 40 m.p.h. made it difficult for the southbound truckloads of wind turbine blades to stay on the road, so the drivers decided to find motel rooms in McCook for the night, and resume their journey Saturday, when winds were expected to abate...
Republican River tour takes on new sense of urgency
(05/02/08) LINCOLN -- An early June water and natural resources tour will visit the lower Republican River basin in Kansas and Nebraska to help answer water use questions in the basin. The annual University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce water and natural resources tour is June 3-5, beginning and ending on UNL's East Campus...
Buffalo Commons set May 30-31
(04/30/08) The 2008 Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival will take place on May 30 and 31 at various locations throughout the City of McCook. The festival is made possible, in part, by Nebraska Humanities Council grant funds. This year's event will feature Barbara McBride-Smith, who will be making her third appearance in the festival's 11-year history. ...
Groups make pitch to board of education
(04/30/08)
Three groups made their pleas for changes -- or enhancement -- before members of the McCook Public Schools board of education during a special board meeting Tuesday evening. Superintendent Dave Schley told members of the public that the board has "lots of things on their plate," but that they'll look at everything. The board is faced with, he said, requests that would require "way more money" than is available... |
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