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Bison break bad habits, not good for Bluejays
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
SEWARD, Neb. — Did anyone catch the license plate of that truck tearing through Seward Friday night? Not a chance! Whether it read “Langan”, “Gomez-Wilson”, “Mark Arp” or “Reid Steinbeck”— there was no simply stopping the machine mowing down yards while spelling “B-I-S-O-N” and.....
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Scott Alan Lamb
(Obituary ~ 09/22/20)
Scott Alan Lamb Nov. 10, 1963 - Aug. 28, 2020 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Scott Alan Lamb was born Nov. 10, 1963, in Denver, Colo., to Ira “Edwin” and Anna Jean (Warren) Lamb. Scott attended school in Denver and moved with his family to several locations, including Wyoming, before making Benkelman his home...
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Jean LaVon Hunt
(Obituary ~ 09/22/20)
Jean LaVon Hunt Oct. 8, 1926 - Sept. 17, 2020 PLAINVILLE, Kan. — Jean LaVon Hunt passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 93. She was born on Oct. 8, 1926, to William and Myrtle (Sines) Lafferty in Otis, Colo. She grew up in Marion, Neb., and attended Danbury High School, where she graduated with the Class of 1945...
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Paul “Jim” James Donovan
(Obituary ~ 09/22/20)
Paul “Jim” James Donovan Sept. 7, 1955 - Sept. 19, 2020 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Paul “Jim” James Donovan, 65, of Beaver City, died Saturday (Sept. 19, 2020), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Society, in Arapahoe, Neb. He was born Sept. 7, 1955, in Salida, Colo., to Paul Lucius and Shirley (Anderson) Donovan. He served in U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division...
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Sharyl Louise (Dietz) Mondt
(Obituary ~ 09/22/20)
Sharyl Louise (Dietz) Mondt Sept. 22, 1971 - Sept. 18, 2020 OXFORD, Neb. — Sharyl Louise (Dietz) Mondt, 48, died Friday (Sept. 18, 2020), at CHI Health, Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. She was born Sept. 22, 1971, in Holdrege, Neb., to Larry and Fern (Park) Dietz...
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Contingency plans in effect; 29 quarantined for McCook Public Schools
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — One person has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus at the McCook Public School District. Superintendent Grant Norgaard said Monday that procedures are in place, in cooperation with the Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department, for contact tracing and declined to specify if the individual was a student or staff member, citing privacy concerns...
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NPPD, Extension, UNMC groups spreading message on farm safety
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) “Look Up, Look Out” tour event scheduled for Friday, September 25 at Red Willow County Fairgrounds has been canceled, however, NPPD, Nebraska Extension, and UNMC Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) are still partnering together to spread awareness about potential dangers as harvest season approaches...
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MEDC launches Cowork Space, open house Wednesday
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Entrepreneurs who may need dedicated space, enhanced tools and high-speed internet access to help get their business off the ground can now get a leg-up from the McCook Economic Development Corp, The MEDCs Cowork Space in downtown McCook is one of the most economical such facilities in the country, according to Andy Long, MEDC executive director...
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Renovation projects begin for Arapahoe Public Library
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
ARAPAHOE, Neb. -- A major renovation and remodeling project is underway for the Arapahoe Public Library, adding much-needed room for after-school and community activities as well as making current space more accessible. Director Jennifer Einspahr credited overwhelming local support and assistance from surrounding communities with making the project possible, with Paulsen Inc. ...
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Council OKs Chamber pact
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook City Councilman wants to make sure the council is updated quarterly about McCook Chamber of Commerce events. And the executive director of the chamber has no problem with that. “The (chamber) events fall about every three months and I’m here at the council meetings anyway,” said Dawson Brunswick, chamber director...
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Labor Day gatherings help create 20 new COVID-19 cases in Southwest Nebraska
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department has had 20 new cases of COVID-19 reported since Sep. 14, many of them related to family gatherings over the Labor Day weekend, according to officials. This brings the totals for the health district to 194 cases with 151 cases recovered...
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A first class pest
(Column ~ 09/22/20)
Have you noticed when driving about anywhere in our southwestern Nebraska countryside that the grass is being taken over by red cedar trees? Sure they provide nice shade for wildlife and cattle but they also shade out the grass. Cattle won’t eat them so it is a poor bargain for those running cow herds...
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Collecting milkweed pods provides butterfly habitat, filling for pillows
(Local News ~ 09/22/20)
MAYWOOD, Neb. -- Wild milkweed adorns the roadsides and fields in Maywood and the surrounding area, but it’s more than a pretty plant, or as some may think, a pesky weed. Milkweed promises extra income for those who are willing to pick its pods when the time is right. Local resident, Annette Wood, is spearheading the first Community Conservation wild milkweed collection effort in the area for Sustainable Monarch, a nonprofit in North Platte...
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'Riders finish fourth, Longhorns earn fifth at McCook
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest put up two great fights against Class B foes and finished fourth at Saturday’s Bison Volleyball Invite. The Roughriders (7-5 record overall) dropped a three-set semifinal against host McCook mentioned on Page 15. They rebounded to take the first set from Alliance, 25-18, but those Bulldogs recovered for 25-16 and 25-17 victories in this third-place match...
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Trojans raise record to 8-4, reach Bison final
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Cambridge’s solid 2-1 performance at the Bison Invitational Saturday continued these Trojans’ .667 winning pace this season. The Trojans are 8-4 overall after finishing second among eight teams in McCook. They conquered Class B Alliance during a great semifinal match 24-26, 27-25, 25-20 where junior Schyler Hoberty hammered 11 kills...
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MPCC rodeo fundraiser set for McCook soon
(College Sports ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host a timed event fundraiser Oct. 9-10 at the Kiplinger Arena in McCook. The event is open to the public and free to watch. Only cash will be accepted for entry fees, and the payout will also be cash...
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Mid-Plains rodeo team takes Region lead
(College Sports ~ 09/22/20)
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team is off to a great start after hosting the first competition of the season at the Wild West Arena in North Platte over the weekend. The MPCC Stampede consisted of two rodeos spread out over three days, Thursday through Saturday...
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McCook softball girls win 10-0 at tourney
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
HASTINGS, Neb. — Senior Emma Kehler threw a one-hitter as McCook High’s softball team blanked Platteview, 10-0, to highlight their Hastings Invite games on Saturday. Jada Berry drove home three runs and Graci Nelson added two RBIs. The Bison (8-14 record) made efficient use of five hits as Platteview also offered six walks and committed three defensive errors...
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Latest from Heritage Hills men's golf
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — The league golfs into second-half playoffs this week with Red Willow Aviation tops in A and Pinnacle Bank barely edging Hauxwell Motors for B League honors. A League Red Willow Aviation 149 Arrow/Kohl Auto 141 McCook Lettering 139...
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Bison boys top reigning Class B champs at invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
YORK, Neb. — The McCook Bison outscored defending Class B state champ York and four other teams at Saturday’s York Tenis Invite. Junior Isaac Hinze continues an awesome season at No. 1 singles while senior Mason Micahelis clearly looks like a force to repeat his No. 1 doubles state title...
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McCook girls refuse to lose Bison Invite title
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest’s final kill bounced off a Bison forehead and not one McCook player flinched Saturday afternoon. The same could be said for an amazing 3-0 run through this annual Bison Invitational. “The girls wanted to win the tournament and were determined to get to that championship game,” coach Audrey Feeney declared...
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Red Devils burn Badgers at Bison Invite
(High School Sports ~ 09/22/20)
The Decatur Community (Kan.) Red Devils smoothly keep a ball in play with Riley Ketterl (11) handling this return and Breyana Gehring (9) also in position Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils swept Valentine in Saturday’s Bison Invitational at McCook Junior High.
- Brian Eyl (Obituary ~ 09/22/20)
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