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Narcissism, gaslighting, and the general election
(Column ~ 03/01/24)
As I consume my balanced news diet, I hear much concern from the left about Trump’s narcissistic tendencies and fear that he will become a dictator. The more thoughtful pundits I encounter are less concerned about his hyperbolic “dictator for a day” comments than his willingness to challenge vote certification and his wait-and-see attitude toward the January 6 Capitol incursion. ...
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Diane Jo Smith Randel
(Obituary ~ 03/01/24)
Diane Jo Smith Randel Aug. 07, 1940 - Feb. 28, 2024 INDIANOLA Neb. - Diane Jo Smith (Cowden) Randel, age 83, formerly of Riverton, Iowa passed on, early Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shenandoah, Iowa. Diane was born on August 7, 1940 in Hamburg, Iowa; the daughter of Faye Fenton and Phyllis (Whitehead) Smith. She attended school in Hamburg and graduated from Hamburg High School with the Class of 1958...
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Nebraska's Birthday
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
The king can’t get out of the bathtub, but the McCook High School drama club offers a variety of solutions to McCook Elementary students during this morning’s celebration of Nebraska’s 157th birthday. A Nebraska author spent time with various classes throughout the rest of the day as part of the observances...
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Officials air concerns over bond issue bill
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
McCOOK Neb. — Two local officials told State Sen. Dave Murman they were concerned pending legislation could derail a local school bond issue. During Murman’s biweekly legislative call Thursday, McCook Public Schools Superintendent, Grant Norgaard said that the McCook Schools have a particular interest in LB878 (Change provisions regarding certain bond and related elections)...
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Local ice cream shop included in 2024 Nebraska Passports
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
LINCOLN, Neb. – A McCook ice cream shop is among the stops on the 2024 Nebraska Passport program, Nebraska Tourism announced. The Scoop is located at 305 West 10th in McCook. The Nebraska Passport program is entering its 15th year. The 2024 Passport will once again feature 70 attractions and 10 themed categories, plus 15 bonus stops this year. Travelers will have from May 1 through September 30 to visit the attractions and collect their stamps...
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McCook mom balances work, family and passion for community theater
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
McCOOK, Neb. — Rachel Witt is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to the local Southwest Nebraska Community Theater Association. “I want my son to grow up in a world where it exists,” the 2015 McCook High School graduate said. With no paid employees, SWNCTA is run by volunteers dedicating their time and talents that have kept it going for 40 years...
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Disability services seriously underfunded in Nebraska
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/01/24)
Dear Editor, Nebraska has chronically underfunded our Disability Services for so long that we are now dangerously understaffing services and support for these vulnerable individuals. The recent economic study conducted by Ernie Goss (Fueling Prosperity: The Positive Economic Ripple Effects of Increasing Wages for Nebraska’s Direct Care Workforce) underscores the significant positive impact that such investments can have on both individuals with disabilities and the broader economy...
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Happy 157th birthday to Nebraska
(Editorial ~ 03/01/24)
Nebraska’s “honestly, it’s not for everyone” drew the nationwide attention it was designed for in 2019, but the reverse-psychology, self-deprecation had a predictably short shelf-life, becoming a thing of the past last month, despite possessing a modicum of truth...
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Writing tips
(Local News ~ 03/01/24)
Bruce Arant of Omaha, illustrator and author of children’s books “Simpson’s Sheep Won’t Go To Sleep!” And “Simpson’s Sheep Just Want To Sleep!” spoke to Central Elementary and other students Friday as part of Nebraska’s March 1 birthday celebration. Arant came to McCook thanks to a publisher friend of his who awarded the school a visit through a random drawing...
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Washington man accepts plea deal in fatal crash
(State News ~ 03/01/24)
BEAVER CITY, Neb. — A Washington state man, Kyiaz Ulanov, entered a plea deal Thursday, Feb. 29, in connection with a fatal crash that occurred nearly a year ago near Beaver City, Nebraska. Ulanov, 29, Lynnwood, Wash., pleaded no contest in Furnas County District Court to two counts of felony motor vehicle homicide, with other charges dropped. ...
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