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Were the Federalists right?
(Column ~ 03/17/23)
I had occasion to listen to a podcast featuring Newt Gingrich this past weekend as he discussed the Federalist Papers. Most folks will recognize Newt’s name as the Speaker of the House in the late 1990s, but before he went into politics he was a history teacher. As someone who worked the halls of congress and ascended to our third highest office, his perspective on history is uniquely well-informed...
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Higher water, sewer rates up for second City Council vote
(Local News ~ 03/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will be asked to approve on second reading a 6% increase in water and sewer rates, at the regular meeting Monday, 5:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the Municipal Building. If approved on Monday, the rates will have one more reading before they go into effect. The increase is based on a recommendation from PFM, a financial analysis firm that annually reviews the cash flow at the city’s water and sewer departments...
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McCook starts working on its water supply in 1883
(Column ~ 03/17/23)
A bit of a laugh, once in a while, is good for the soul. If you, like I, read old newspapers, you are aware of the many times the editor or reporter, often one in the same, injected humor with the news. I thought I’d share these two. McCook Tribune, September 13, 1883: “As No. ...
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New part-time office assistant for Chamber
(Local News ~ 03/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – There’s a new face at the McCook Chamber. Briahana Schwarz-Fleming has recently joined the staff as a part-time office assistant. Briahana will be working most afternoons for the chamber. Chamber President Molly Smith said that Briahana comes with “some great graphic design style”, and will be able to take on a lot of those types of responsibilities...
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Freaky Friday
(Local News ~ 03/17/23)
Above: Kathy Latta and Riliegh Carson As Ellie and Katherine — or is it Katherine and Ellie? — hold the key to their dilemma during a Thursday night dress rehearsal of the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre production of the Disney musical adaptation of “Freaky Friday.” ABOVE RIGHT: Brandon Molcyk as Adam persuades Brekkan Jordan as Fletcher not to run away from home; RIGHT: Charles Coleman as Mr Blueman uses frog dissection to help Ellie, Adam and Savannah, portrayed by Abi Nielsen, deal with the teenage struggle with “Biology.” Performances will be March 18, 19, 21, 24, 25, and 26 at the Fox Theatre.. ...
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