Progress

Many thought it couldn’t be done, but Brad and Sharleen Riemenschneider never doubted the abilities of Southwest Nebraska contractors. From the dirt work that began on July 9th, to the “completion” date of December 20, just 165 short days later and approximately four months ahead of schedule, the Edward Jones office of Sharleen Riemenschneider went from an empty lot to the beautiful 2,000 square foot structure it is today. ...

Pizza Hut in McCook will create a sports bar atmosphere in its new "WingStreet" set to open next door to the Hut at 811 N. Highway 83 in McCook at the end of February. Area coach Lorrie Scarrow of Brady, left, and general manager Sara Rowe of McCook describe WingStreet: Nine flavors of wings, appetizers, jalapeño poppers, fried apple pie, chips and cheese, quepapas (mini potato bites filled with cheese and jalapeños); all Pizza Hut products; four draft beers and 30 bottled beers; bars with high-top chairs; and 10 big-screen TVs. ...

Area business leaders gather to welcome Agri Affiliates to the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday morning. Agri Affiliates staff members include the McCook branch manager Brian Reynolds, center, wielding the ceremonial wooden scissors. The farm and ranch real estate services operation is headquartered in North Platte and opened the McCook branch last summer...

McCOOK, Neb. — A new McCook business unveiled its ground-breaking and ground-shaking "Stars and Stripes" Indian Bagger motorcycle at home on Jan. 19 and will present it to the world when they take it to Colorado Motorcycle Expo, one of the largest motorcycle events in the country, Saturday and Sunday...

NEW YORK — Sehnert’s Bakery and Bieroc Cafe of McCook, Neb., was named to receive one of only five James Beard America’s Classics Awards for 2019, and the only one ever awarded to a Nebraska restaurant. The James Beard America's Classics Award is given to “locally owned restaurants that have timeless appeal and are cherished for quality food reflecting the character of their community.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook City Councilman Jerry Calvin stopped by Taco John's 21⁄2 years ago, in a hurry to get to a meeting. When Jerry got his order, Taco John owner Randy Harper asked him, in essence, "Do you want a restaurant with that?" Jerry said Randy asked him, over his all-time favorite menu item, a taco burger, "Have you ever thought of buying this restaurant?"...

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) recently announced the recipients of $9,577,639 in funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. They include Beaver City, $32,500 for comprehensive planning and zoning, and $385,000 to Stratton for a library...

COLUMBUS, Neb. – During its monthly meeting, Nebraska Public Power District’s Board of Directors voted to award a construction contract to Forbes Brothers Timberline Construction Inc., of Rapid City, S.D. at a base bid of $264,999,990 for the R-Project transmission line...

McCOOK, Neb. — A local CPA firm was recognized Wednesday morning by the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce. The firm, Skiles, Loop, Bremer & White, CPAs, PC, consists of four shareholder/partners: Doug Skiles, Jason Loop, Jessica Bremer, and Ashley White...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — Lindsay Vap feels most comfortable in a pair of jeans, a hoodie and a ball cap. BUT, she does like to get dressed up to go out, AND she loves helping women look good and feel good about themselves. So, in her new shop, a boutique she calls “Wild S & Co.,” Lindsay carries blue jeans, hoodies and ball caps, and an eclectic array of fashionable and trendy clothing for women who range in size from small to 3X. She also offers jewelry, accessories, candles, boots, car freshies...

McCOOK, Neb. — New building in the City of McCook, along with new building outside city limits, has topped $10 million for the year. Within city limits, new building for November, including plumbing, was $261,173 for the month of November. This brings the total amount year-to-date of new construction/plumbing/mechanical within city limits to $8.34 million...

McCOOK, Neb. — Luke Olson wanted his young family to experience the farm and the community where his own roots grew.  Luke wants his sons to know the values of the family farm, and he wants to help enhance the retail community of McCook, his hometown. ...

Columbus, Neb. — The technology group Wärtsilä, Finland’s Lappeenranta University of Technology and Nebraska Public Power District , have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the study of the development of a business case for the use of alternative fuels with Wärtsilä generating sets. The MOU was signed Tuesday in Venice, Italy, during Wärtsilä’s Smart Energy Leaders Forum...

Main Street Clothing owners Carlos & Josiane Dominguez take a pause Wednesday afternoon from a busy schedule of unpacking and merchandising clothing at Norris Avenue’s latest retail addition. The clothing store worked through a soft-opening earlier this week with a grand opening planned in the near future. The women’s and men’s clothing store is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m...

CULBERTSON, Neb. — Jake Miller of rural Culbertson was disappointed with the solar-powered fence chargers available on the market. “None of them lasted,” he said. Rather than just complain about the situation, Jake set out to design his own solar fence chargers, and in May 2015, he started “Livewire Fence Supply” to offer his designs to other producers in need of a reliable, long-lasting solar charger set-up...

BASSETT, Neb. — David Gale, Chief Executive Officer of Sandhills State Bank announced the acquisition of three Western States Bank branch locations in Grant, Ogallala and Wauneta. Gale stated, “This continues the build-out of our Western Nebraska footprint through the acquisition of high-quality branches operating in strong Nebraska communities.” Gale continued, “We are excited to welcome Western States Bank’s customers and employees to Sandhills State Bank.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Swedish immigrant and McCook businessman Otto Nilsson would approve of what Josh and Kristen Cherry have done with his automotive sales and service building. Otto loved a clean car — inside and out. And the Cherrys have transformed Nilsson’s former automotive site into a mega carwash that caters to drivers of all sizes of dirty vehicles. And also to drivers whose dog passengers help make their vehicles dirty...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Surrounded by their family and their staff members, Dan and Jackie Loomis came to McCook Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of their newest NAPA Auto Supply store. "We're just a couple of Hayes County farm kids," the Loomises said, "but we've received wonderful support from the people of Southwest Nebraska."...

McCOOK, Neb. — Kristi Korf Clapp remembers that her father, as a businessman, “always projected ahead,” thinking of McCook and its future. Kristi hopes that someone who also possesses a “forward-thinking attitude” will purchase the building and land that make up “Barnett’s Do-It Center,” with an eye on what can benefit the community and continue the Barnett commitment to honesty and integrity...