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McCook wins Wig Wam; Bison alum sets course record
(Community Sports ~ 01/13/22)
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. — McCook did very well in the Wig Wam Winter Club ProAm Golf Tournament last weekend at Wig Wam Golf Course. McCook High 2016 grad Noah Hofman played the pro for the Scottsbuff team which captured third place on the championship side...
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Latest and best from bowling league in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 01/13/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The second half of Men’s Bowling League began with Sam Mueller and Todd Sitzman both rising like stars to more than 50 pins above their game averages. Deveny Motors won both scratch divisions though TJ’s Family Fun maintains its overall lead...
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Hospital busier than ever, staff facing burnout
(Local News ~ 01/13/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — In case it has not been apparent, Community Hospital, like all hospitals in the United States, has been challenged by the state of healthcare in the nation, according to Troy Bruntz, President & CEO. “I would say that in my 18 years we have never been busier for this long of a period of time. We are short-staffed and our staff is tired and facing burnout.”...
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Changing 'They' to 'We'
(Column ~ 01/13/22)
While tastes may differ, everyone likes to go do things. For some people, it is casually strolling through the livestock stalls at the county fair. For others, it is listening to live music, appreciating the skill it takes to play a musical instrument. And yet for others, it is as simple as resting on a park bench, just watching people walk by...
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Lawrence E. Friestad
(Obituary ~ 01/13/22)
Lawrence E. Friestad Sept. 22, 1946 - Jan. 11, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Lawrence E. Friestad, age 75, of McCook, passed away at his home on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born in Ottawa, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1946, to Joseph M. and Hazel I. (Foreman) Friestad. Lawrence attended College View Academy in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in 1964. ...
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Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis
(Obituary ~ 01/13/22)
Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis Jan. 7, 1945 - Dec. 29, 2021 BRANSON, Mo. — Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at her home in Branson. Mary was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Indianola, Neb., to Joseph and Helen (TenVorde) Uerling. She married Terry Lewis in February 1978 in Lincoln, Neb. ...
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Richard Lee Gerdes Sr.
(Obituary ~ 01/13/22)
Richard Lee Gerdes Sr. June 28, 1946 - Jan. 3, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — Richard Lee Gerdes Sr., age 75, of Omaha, passed away Jan. 3, 2022. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, from 5-8 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair...
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Patricia Ann (Daniels) Theobald
(Obituary ~ 01/13/22)
Patricia Ann (Daniels) Theobald March 6, 1947 - Jan. 10, 2022 BEAVER CITY, Neb — Patricia Ann Daniels Theobald, age 74, of Beaver City, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb. She has left a hole in our hearts that won’t be filled again until we meet our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colo., on March 6, 1947, to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed) Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters...
- Harold Dugan Wisdom (Obituary ~ 01/13/22)
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Airport board to recommend Denver Air Connection to McCook City Council
(Local News ~ 01/13/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — After joining the City Council to hear Zoom presentations from five suitors, the McCook Airport Advisory Commission voted to recommend Denver Air Connection to the council. If the council agrees at its Monday meeting, the airline’s application to provide Essential Air Service to McCook will be passed to the U.S. Department of Transportation...
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Wolves, 'Riders among area girls ruling this week
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
MAYWOOD, Neb. — Allowing one basket a quarter is one good formula for victory. Maywood-Hayes Center’s girls displayed that plan perfectly Tuesday night, permitting Maxwell only two points in each of the first two quarters in their 50-14 home victory...
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S.V girls beat Chase in battle of strong area teams
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
OXFORD, Neb. — Southern Valley continued its 2022 happy new year with a feisty 36-30 victory over always tough Chase County Tuesday evening. The S.V. girls are 3-0 in January and 8-4 overall while dropping Chase to 9-4 this season. Sophomore Ann Bose scored 16 points with four blocked shots...
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Tigers win finals rematch; Wolves and 'Horns triumph
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
BENKELMAN, Neb. — The Dundy County-Stratton boys won a Cattle Trail finals rematch over Hitchcock County, 50-42, Tuesday evening. Much like their December meeting, the Falcons (6-5 record) stayed within striking range but D-1 No. 8 DC-S (11-2) conquered every test...
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Bison wrestling boys win two at Beatrice JV Invite
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
BEATRICE, Neb. — A quartet of McCook JV wrestlers placed first or second to lead the Bison team at Saturday’s Beatrice Invitational. Wyatt Felzien won the 117-120 pound title while Canyon Hosick crushed three foes at 153-165. Hosick scored 35 points during two tech fall wins over Drew Bestwick from Sabatha, Kan. (16-1) and Kendall Minneman of Marysville, Kan. (19-1)...
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McCook mat leader reaches tourney title match
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
BEATRICE, Neb. — Fans got an early look on Saturday at what could be a great Class B state wrestling match next month. McCook junior Alex Anthony pinned his way into the Beatrice Invitational 160-pound championship match. His fallen foes included two from Class A Omaha South and Lincoln Northeast...
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McCook basketball teams facing two good weekend tests
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook High’s girls face two foes who are 17-6 while the Bison boys try to build on last week’s huge win over Class B Top 10 Sidney. On Friday, McCook hosts the Hastings Tigers where their girls are currently 6-4 and boys carry a 3-6 record...
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McCook girls take home more titles from Norton
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/22)
NORTON, Kan. — McCook took on several established Kansas girls’ wrestling programs and still brought home two high places on Saturday. The Bison entered a traditionally powerful J.R. Durham Invitational, where sophomore Makayla Pate pinned both her foes to win that 155-pound championship...
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