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Our mighty dollar
(Column ~ 03/10/23)
While global economics and the politics of power are resistant to oversimplification, it seems that the more I absorb and try to understand what makes the world work, the more convinced I become that our fates as Americans are tied directly to the prominence of the dollar. ...
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When was McCook incorporated?
(Column ~ 03/10/23)
Here’s the story of my life-about the time I think I know something, I find out I really don’t know anything at all! For as long as I remember, McCook’s beginning has been counted as 1882. Strangely though, we might just have two dates to celebrate and this is the rest of the story...
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Semi-tractor approval on county agenda
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Red Willow County Commissioners may have an answer to the difficult question of where to find a good used truck. They will be asked to approve the purchase of a semi-tractor from RVA Sales and Delivery at 9:45 a.m. Monday during their regular meeting...
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Entertainment lineup announced for Concert for Healthdare
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, Oct. 7 when Priscilla Block presents her Block Party Tour. The intimate, yet energizing show raises funds to support Community Hospital’s mission...
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MPCC Rodeo begins today
(College Sports ~ 03/10/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Just one final reminder the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team will host its annual spring fundraiser rodeo in McCook today and Saturday. The event was named the Kansas Pro Rodeo Association Small Purse Rodeo of the Year in 2021...
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Bison spring team heat up
(High School Sports ~ 03/10/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Oh my, the McCook Bison spring sports teams are looking fast and strong with first challenges this season not far away. McCook’s High girls return three state medalists from the Class B top eight team last season. Coach Matt Wiemers welcomed 31 players into pre-season practice featuring No. 1 doubles Abbie Johnson and Izzy Claus winning 35 matches in 2022...
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St. Pat's hands DCS another heart breaker; consolation game Saturday
(High School Sports ~ 03/10/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. — There was a bigger difference than 43-40 in North Platte St Patricks’ 43-40 D-1 state semifinals over Dundy County Stratton this morning. The Irish attempted 20 freethrows to two for DCS in what seemed like a physical game on both sides...
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School board to consider new hire, proposed audit costs
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Board of Education will be asked Monday night at the regular meeting to approve the two-year proposal for an audit, a contract for a seventh-grade science teacher and the school calendar for next year. The meeting is Monday, 6:30 p.m., at the McCook Junior High conference room...
- Judy Louise (Neben) Brohman (Obituary ~ 03/10/23)
- Sylvia Cain (Obituary ~ 03/10/23)
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