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Schedule's out! Chiefs-Raiders collide on MFL opening night
(Community Sports ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Football League director Joe Vetrovsky declared a “great turnout” arrived for equipment check-outs to begin the 2023 season Monday evening. There are eight teams in two divisions all set when games kick off in just 10 nights. Practices officially begin tonight with the first full pads on Thursday...
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No quit in this cowboy! McCook youth places at national rodeo
(Community Sports ~ 07/11/23)
e’s conquered another huge national stage and no longer fears rodeo clowns more than his future steer wrestling pursuits. “They used to scare me a lot,” McCook’s Parker Nokes admitted about clowns after a final top five team-roping round at the National Junior High Rodeo in Perry, Ga. Clowns, fans and most of all his Nebraska friends were watching the “Cowboy Channel” or watching Parker personally on June 24-26...
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Let no good deed go unpunished
(Local News ~ 07/11/23)
Twenty some years ago enterprising citizens became aware of a problem affecting our local communities in western Nebraska. Materials of a hazardous nature were appearing in waste management systems in our local communities throughout the State. Things like partially used cans of paint, used oil, leftover chemicals from farm operations, exotic laboratory chemicals from small high schools that had closed. ...
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Great Y design
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/11/23)
Dear Editor, I recently had an opportunity to review the preliminary design for the proposed remodel and upgrade of the McCook YMCA building. The thoughtful use of space and attention to detail was exceptional! This will truly be a first-class facility that can be enjoyed by everyone for years to come...
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Commissioners settle on grader purchase
(Local News ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – Red Willow County Commissioners yearned for a crystal ball that would accurately predict repair costs and inflation factors Tuesday when they discussed options for purchasing a new motor grader, or two, for the county. After considerable discussion and deliberation, commissioners decided to purchase a Caterpillar Model 140 motor grader for a net price of $250,740 for use in District 3 from NMC Cat of North Platte. ...
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School board reviews career emphasis
(Local News ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - Career development is an important role for the McCook Public Schools, the board of education was reminded Monday night. The school system’s mission is to ensure that every graduate possesses the skills to become responsible, respectful, and productive citizens who are engaged in their community and achieve personal success, Superintendent Grant Norgaard said...
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Eldon Reynold
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Eldon Reynold Mar 19,1932 - July 6, 2023 LOOMIS, Neb. - A private graveside memorial service and inurnment for Eldon Reynolds will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Riverview Cemetery in McCook, Neb. with Chaplain Lonna Grabenstein, Brookstone Home, Health and Hospice, officiating...
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Michael E. Carr
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Michael E. Carr July 9, 1935 - July 6, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Michael E. Carr, 87, passed away on July 6, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. He was born on July 9, 1935, in Los Angeles, to Donald and Mildred (Clarke) Carr. When Mike was 12, the family moved to Bartlesville, Okla., where he graduated from Central High School. He was a proud alum of Colorado School of Mines, where he lettered in football and received his degree in petroleum engineering...
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Micki” Josephine Cecily Cox
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Micki” Josephine Cecily Cox Feb. 4, 1946 - July 10, 2023 LOUP CITY, Neb. - "Micki" Josephine Cecily Cox, age 77, went to her heavenly home on July 10, 2023 while residing at Rose Lane Nursing Home in Loup City, Neb. Inurnment will take place in a private service at the Ansley Township Cemetery. ...
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Janet Ruth Prior
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Janet Ruth Prior April 30, 1943 - July 5, 2023 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Janet Ruth Prior, 80, of Imperial, passed away Wed. July 5, 2023, at St. Anthony Hospital in Denver (Lakewood), Colo. Born April 30, 1943, in Salt Lake City, Janet was the second child of Everett and Elizabeth (Williams) Sommer, originally of North Loup and Scotia, Neb. ...
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Big Ten coach/great LB fired among hazing allegations
(College Sports ~ 07/11/23)
VANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern fired coach Pat Fitzgerald on Monday amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university’s reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. Fitzgerald’s dismissal completed a rapid fall from grace for the former All-American linebacker, the star of the 1995 Northwestern team that won the Big Ten and played in the Rose Bowl after years of losing. ...
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MCC diamond quartet moving on to four-year programs
(College Sports ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College Baseball Coach Jon Olsen has announced that four more of his players have signed letters of intent to move on to four-year schools in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Those four include pitchers Mikey Acierno and Owen Lester, shortstop Alliskair Descartes and outfielder Trent Elshire...
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Home receives extensive damage
(Local News ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — A homeowner escaped injury but a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation and released when a home received extensive damage Monday afternoon. Responding to a number of 911 calls, firefighters arrived at 204 West 10th shortly before 3 p.m. to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the home...
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SWNPHD notified of more positive tests for West Nile; urges caution
(Local News ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) was notified of a second group of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus in the health district. This second pool of mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus was also reported in Red Willow County. ...
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McCook Midwest Liberty flag football begins registrations
(Community Sports ~ 07/11/23)
The YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Midwest Liberty Youth Flag Football League. Divisions include K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th. The registration deadline is August 11th. Practices will begin the week of August 21...
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McCook 'Y' registrations begin for Energy youth volleyball league
(Community Sports ~ 07/11/23)
The YMCA of McCook is happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 DHW Energy Youth Volleyball League. Divisions include K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-6th. The registration deadline is August 11. Practices will begin after August 22. The season will be begin on September 9 and go for seven weeks in the fall. All games played on Saturdays...
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MNB's final regular-season home games are canceled
(Community Sports ~ 07/11/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Due to a football camp, Minden's Legion Seniors baseball team has canceled its doubleheader at McCook set for one week from tonight. The McCook National Bank Seniors have subsquently finished their home season except for B-6 area tournament play. That double-elimination state qualifier is set to be played from July 21-26 with six teams competing...
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Janice L. Waddell
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Janice L. Waddell McCOOK, Neb. - Janice L. Waddell, age 89, of McCook, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook. The family chose cremation with a Memorial service at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on Fri,, July 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery...
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Phyllis Jacobs
(Obituary ~ 07/11/23)
Phyllis Jacobs McCOOK, Neb. - Phyllis Jacobs, formerly of Omaha, Neb., passed away Mon., July 10, 2023 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 94 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are being planned for a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family of Phyllis Jacobs for future designation. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Local arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...
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