City of McCook

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Police Chief Ike Brown warns drivers that they must clean their windshields of snow and ice before driving, or they will get pulled over. He said drivers can’t drive safely peeking through a small circle they’ve cleared from their windshields. He said he knows it’s tempting to “just jump in and go,” but windshields and side windows must be cleaned off to allow full visibility...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Planning Commission will meet Monday, 5:15 p.m., at the McCook Municipal building for a public hearing for the creation of a minor subdivision. Marshall D. Tucker and Randy and Carol Lashley are requesting the creation of a minor subdivision on Drive 716, north of Cappel Industrial Park. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — A wide range of bids was received for the 2019 crack sealing of the city’s streets and alleys. The McCook City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, unanimously awarded the bid to Stripe and Seal LLC of Hays, Kan., for $36,000...

McCOOK, Neb. — The biggest street repair project next year, at almost half a million dollars, got the green light Monday night regarding construction. The McCook City Council, at its regular meeting, awarded the bid for the Park Avenue paving project to McCormick Excavating and Paving of Stratton, Colo., in the amount of $437,519, that being the lowest bid received...

McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook City Councilman who declined to run for re-election will still be attending council meetings, he said. Bruce McDowell attended his last meeting Monday night. Council members who were re-elected, Mike Gonzales and Gene Weedin, took the oath of office Monday night at the regular meeting, along with newly-elected Jared Muehlenkamp...

McCOOK, Neb. — Newly elected McCook City Council members will be officially sworn in Monday night and two bids are expected to be approved, at the regular council meeting 6:30 p.m., city council chambers, at the McCook Municipal building. Taking the oath of office will be re-elected members, Mike Gonzales and Gene Weedin and recently elected, Jared Muehlenkamp...

McCOOK, Neb. — A tree service from Grand Island will be trimming trees in McCook, possibly starting today, for Nebraska Public Power District’s state-wide effort to address safety issues and to prevent power outages caused by improper tree clearance from power lines...

McCOOK, Neb. — Growth of McCook’s business park has triggered a nearby street improvement project, with the majority of costs paid for by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Sometime later next year, Ravenswood Road will be substantially re-done, to the tune of $251,500. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook police officers will issue citations after Thursday, Nov. 15, for campers, trailers and boats parked on the city streets in violation of city ordinances. Police chief Ike Brown said Tuesday that City Ordinance 113.02 allows these vehicles to be parked in front driveways from April 1 to Nov. 1 each year as long as they do not create a safety hazard; however, they are not allowed to be parked on the street longer than 72 hours...

McCOOK, Neb. — A major street renovation of Park Avenue is slated this summer, at the estimated cost of $440,000. Plans and specifications of the project were approved unanimously by the McCook City Council Monday night with other consent agenda items. The date to receive bids was set for 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 27...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Board of Education will be asked to acknowledge two monetary donations to the school district and approve two district policies, at its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room. Donations from DonateWell at $2,500 and from MNB Debit Card program at $2,375.05 are on the regular agenda Monday night...

McCOOK, Neb. - The number of passengers in October flying to Denver on Boutique Air from McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport rose by 10.9 percent compared to last year this time. A total of 234 passengers enplaned in October, compared to 211 passengers in October 2017. October’s enplanements were the highest recorded so far for this year. April 2018 had the lowest number of enplanements this year, at 158 passengers...

McCOOK, Neb. — Water and sewer rates will go up as approved unanimously Monday night by the McCook City Council. The rate increases were approved on their third and final reading and were recommended by the financial management firm, PFM Financial Advisors, based on moderate inflationary increases, trends in water usage and planned capital purchases. PDF recommended for this year and in upcoming years small, incremental increases for both departments...

McCOOK, Neb. — A long-time McCook businessman concerned about the safety of students is spearheading a donation drive to buy a bullet-proof barricade. Howard Kool explained to the McCook City Council Monday night at the regular meeting his plans for a fundraiser to purchase a ballistic barrier that can be used at schools and other areas needing protection during an active shooting incident...

McCOOK, Neb. — Larger storm sewers and drainage pipes will help move surplus rainwater away from Westridge Parkway. The McCook City Council Monday night heard from Public Works Director Kyle Potthoff and Street Superintendent Greg Wolford on proposed plans to fix drainage problems in that area. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — A highway repair project slated next year in McCook will cost the city over $700,000. The McCook Council will be asked Monday night to approve an agreement with the Nebraska Department of Transportation concerning this project, 6:30 p.m. at city council chambers at the city municipal building...

McCOOK, Neb. — Buying a semi-tractor from an Omaha vendor that supplies the state with vehicles will save the city about 40 percent. “That’s not just good news, that’s great news,” noted City Councilman Bruce McDowell. “It would be foolish not to take advantage of it.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The organizer of the McCook Farm and Ranch Expo in November said the event draws an average of 15,000, making parking a premium. Darren Dale told the McCook City Council Monday night that he and his wife, Tana, have been coordinating the event for the past 11 years. He asked if this year, attendees could park on West Q, at the north entrance of Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Parking on West Q near the fairgrounds is not allowed...

McCOOK, Neb. — The number of passengers taking Boutique Air flights out of McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport was down in September. A total of 182 passengers flew out of McCook Airport in September on Boutique Air, a decrease of 27.20 percent from last years’ September enplanements at 250...

McCOOK, Neb. — Charging a fee and requiring a permit to install underground cables beneath city sidewalks, alleys and right-of-ways is a no-brainer. That seemed to be the consensus among the McCook City Council Monday night, in discussing annual fees and a 30-day permit to install, operate, and maintain fiber cable, coaxial cable, or communication cable on, above, or underneath the surface of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, or other public ground. ...