Stories from Monday, June 28, 2021

McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners raised support for the McCook Humane Society by $50 a month, heard an annual report from Region II Services, and heard suggestions from a road foreman as they began planning the 2021-22 budget. Meeting in the absence of Chairman Early McNutt, Randy Dean and Cayla Richards heard an annual report from Lori Prestes and Joyce Anderson of the McCook Humane Society before raising the county’s contribution from $250 a month to $300...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A generous donation by the Nebraska Grain and Feed Association could soon make Grain Bin Safety training available to even more individuals in Mid-Plains Community College’s service area and beyond. The NEGFA, which has provided 125 years of service to Nebraska’s commercial grain and animal feed manufacturing businesses, announced its dissolution in May...