- Return of Katnip World (Weekend Menu ~ 05/02/14)
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Sutton Adam Kennedy
(Births ~ 05/02/14)
Sutton Adam Kennedy Tyler and Krista Kennedy of Indianola, Nebraska, announce the birth of their son, Sutton Adam Kennedy, who was born April 18, 2014, at Community Hospital in McCook. He weighed 8 pounds, seven ounces and measured 22 inches long. Grandparents are Steve and Kerry McConville and Marsha and Mike Sides of Bartley, Nebraska, and Fred and Holly Kennedy of Indianola...
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Dennis M. Brown
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
Dennis M. Brown Nov. 21, 1947 - April 30, 2014 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Dennis M. Brown, 66, died Wednesday (April 30, 2014), at Beloit, Kansas. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis and Dorothy (Christ) Brown. He attended Kalamazoo Central High School and Western Michigan University...
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G. Thurman Foote
(Obituary ~ 05/02/14)
G. Thurman Foote MAYWOOD, Neb. -- G. Thurman Foote, 91, died Saturday (April 26, 2014), at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Memorial services are Saturday, May 31, 2014, 11 a.m. at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Curtis, Nebraska, with the Rev. Derrick Brown officiating. Inurnment is at the Maywood Cemetery...
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On the record
(Other Record ~ 05/02/14)
This information is gathered at the McCook Public Safety Center, the McCook office of the Nebraska State Patrol, the Red Willow County Courthouse, the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office and the McCook Humane Society. County Court Tyler D. Howard, 20, Hayes Center, Nebraska -- DUI (.22)(Jan. ...
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MCC students garner top awards at honors convocation
(Community News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook Community College sophomores Brian Calvin, Joseph McCarty and Rachel Bashor were honored with the top academic awards Tuesday at MCC Honors Convocation. Calvin received the Presidential Award, given to the outstanding student who has excelled in academics, leadership and service to the college and community...
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 05/02/14)
- Jurascals (Weekend Menu ~ 05/02/14)
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Flying discs coming to a park near you
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- A local volunteer group, specializing in support of abused and neglected children, is hosting an after-dark disc golf tournament at Kelley Park next week. Event coordinators say the evening play offers a unique experience players are certain to enjoy...
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'City Fun Ride' Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- Cyclists will take to McCook streets Saturday afternoon as part of a 6.5 mile "City Fun Ride" following the Prairie Pedalers Bicycle and Skateboard Show at Norris Park. The show and fun ride are both open to the public and free to attend...
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Police warn of paving scams
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook Police Department issued a notice Friday morning warning residents of paving company scams and reminding them to adhere to city ordinance pertaining to larger vehicles. Traveling paving companies have made several attempts to defraud Nebraska citizens and businesses recently. The scammers often begin paving on property before talking to owners and attempt to extort money afterwards, or overcharge for substandard work...
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An election strategy that wasn't used
(Column ~ 05/02/14)
As I talk around town to people about the upcoming sheriff's race, I hear two names mentioned more often than the other two in a four person race and it made me think of an election strategy that could have been used but wasn't. Being sheriff is a life-time position for most who get elected, staying on the job until they reach retirement age, so it's not like any of the current candidates can wait and run again later. ...
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Marijuana money a growing problem in Colorado
(Editorial ~ 05/02/14)
Follow the money. Deep throat's advice from "All The President's Men" holds true today, even if the money involved is from a quasi-legal source. The recreational marijuana business is booming in Colorado -- just ask the state revenue department, which is expected to bring in an extra $40 million this year if trends continue. That comes from the regular 2.9 percent sales tax, a retail marijuana excise tax and local taxes that can total more than 20 percent...
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Missoula Children's Theatre production of 'Pinocchio' on stage Saturday
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The charming tale of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who longed to become a real, live boy, comes to life Saturday when the Missoula Children's Theatre and more than 50 local students perform an original, musical adaptation of this classic tale...
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Quilt show
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
Piecemakers Quilt Guild president Liz Geisler of McCook, Neb., left, and Deb Bauerle of Walnut Creek, Calif., stand in front of one of the many quilts that Deb displayed and described at the quilt guild's annual spring luncheon and guest day today at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in McCook. ...
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City Council to interview three finalists
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Nebraska -- The McCook City Council has narrowed their search for a new city manager down to the final three, including one local man. City Attorney Nate Schneider will join Douglas Schultz of Curtis, Nebraska, and Malcolm Tilberg of Pierre, South Dakota, for public interviews coordinated by City Council Monday evening...
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Commissioners to walk through new jail building
(Local News ~ 05/02/14)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Red Willow County Commissioners will do a walk-through of the new county jail and law enforcement center Monday. Meeting at 9 a.m. in the commissioners room, the board plans the walk-through at 11 a.m. In other jail-related business, the consent agenda includes change orders to deduct $6,733 from the contingency fund for 4-inch conduit, $3,598 for radiant heat and $2,737 for framed drywall ceiling in two rooms...
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