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Former McCook educator pens memoir
Former McCook educator pens memoir
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK -- Bryan Jones spent around three decades in the teaching profession, most of that in McCook, and has recently released the book "Adventures in the Teaching Trade" in hopes that some of his experiences will be useful for other teachers. The 340-page paperback doesn't just chronicle his time as an educator. Jones also shared anecdotes -- some...
  • Inbound flights up 10.9% at airport
    McCOOK, Neb. — Passenger traffic continued to trend upward during the first quarter of 2026 at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport, with notable gains in both monthly and year-over-year comparisons....
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    Reviving a downtown legend
    McCOOK, Neb. — Slow and steady wins the race–or in this case, the pastry race. Three months in, Lucy’s Bakery and Cafe of McCook has been banking on that philosophy with the confidence that this...
  • Mildred Weskamp (4/2/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Mildred Marie Weskamp, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska...
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    Former McCook educator pens memoir (4/2/26)2
    McCOOK — Bryan Jones spent around three decades in the teaching profession, most of that in McCook, and has recently released the book “Adventures in the Teaching Trade” in hopes that some of his...
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  • Years of faithful service (3/31/26)
  • Vickers urges renewed conservation focus (3/27/26)
  • Bread giveaway thrives in third year (3/27/26)
  • McCook JV tennis girls put 19-0 on Lexington (3/26/26)
  • Third District hopeful urges family-focused growth (3/26/26)
  • A heritage of civic exchange (3/24/26)1
  • Election timing shapes sheriff’s exit (3/24/26)
  • Fire south of McCook burns 800 acres (3/24/26)
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  • Bison boys win first golf meet of season at North Platte (3/30/26)
  • Indians' sweep puts coach at 600 career victories (3/30/26)
  • McCook girls finish in Aurora invite top four; best results (3/30/26)
  • Bison boys reach top five at Aurora; best results for McCook (3/30/26)
  • Host SV girls, DC-S Tiger boys win Southern Valley Invite (3/30/26)
  • Indians complete weekend beatdown at Bluffs; 30 wins this season (3/30/26)
  • MCC softball women take brooms to Cougars from west (3/30/26)
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    BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Susan Helene Watts, age 84, died Monday, March 30, 2026...
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    OBERLIN, Kan. — Lawrence D. Wenger was born to Myrtle and Herman Wenger on July 4, 1927, in Decatur County, Kansas...
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    LONGMONT, Colo. — John Marvin Frecks, 89, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 25, 2026,...
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    Schultz 60th (3/13/26)
    Please Join us in celebrating the 60th Wedding Anniversary of our parents Arvene and Judy (Walker) Schultz open house Saturday, April 4, 2026 Linden Court “Great Room” 4000 W Philip,...
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    Mary Berg Bears will celebrate her 70th birthday on March 6...
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    McKinley Peterson (3/10/26)
    Parker, Colo. The peterson family is pround to anounce the arrival of McKinley Rose Peterson, born Jan. 11, 2026 in Lone Tree, Colo Mckinley’s parents are Tristan and Wyatt Peterson...
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    Mildred Weskamp (4/2/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Mildred Marie Weskamp, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska...
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    Carolyn DeVries (4/2/26)
    COZAD, Neb. — Gwendolyn “Gwen” DeVries, age 85, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Emerald Nursing home in Cozad, Nebraska...
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    Carolyn Sytsma (3/31/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Carolyn M. (Edson) Sytsma, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026...
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  • Editorial: Locally sourced fundraising works (4/3/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    A perennial editorial ritual of mine, usually at the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, is to rant about the value of shopping locally. I like to remind readers of the economic power that...
  • Editorial: Parsing (the) rest of your day (4/2/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    For a couple of years now, I have noticed many people, particularly in the service sector, saying, “Have a good rest of your day.” The phrase tortures me. There is something profoundly unsettling...
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - The City of McCook is accepting applications/resumes (both required) for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Police Department. Occupy front desk position for the McCook Police Department and provides a variety of routine and complex clerical, administrative and technical work. Perform a variety of duties including greeting public, directing citizens to the proper police response, clerical, billing, filing, and record keeping. A working knowledge of...
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1988 16' Lund Alaskan S-16 aluminum boat with 25HP Evinrude motor shorelander trailer. $4500. call 308-882-2916 after 5 pm MT.
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