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One rod at a time: A McCook craftsman
One rod at a time: A McCook craftsman
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. - A good fisherman knows what a well-made rod can do out on the water. An even better fisherman knows where to get one built to his specifications. Short rods to long rods, Matthew Eden of McCook is the right guy to make sure area fishermen are well equipped to take on anything from trout to pike to catfish. He is also the only person...
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    One rod at a time: A McCook craftsman
    McCOOK, Neb. - A good fisherman knows what a well-made rod can do out on the water. An even better fisherman knows where to get one built to his specifications. Short rods to long rods, Matthew Eden...
  • City warns public to stay off ice at Barnett Park ponds (2/3/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - Public Works Director Kyle Potthoff reminded residents over the weekend that the City of McCook strictly prohibits anyone from entering onto the ice-covered ponds at Barnett Park,...
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    Bison Days (2/3/26)
    Matthew Eden of Armadillo Arms and Sporting Goods, LLC gives instruction on rod design as a part of Bison Days, an annual two-day February event where McCook High School students explore diverse...
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    McPherson: ‘This is a big year’ (2/3/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - “This is a big year” was the assessment made by McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Director Charlie McPherson at Monday’s meeting of the McCook City Council while speaking...
  • Coffee Talk spotlights Red Willow County’s UNL Extension Office (1/30/26)
  • First Tuesday to explore Costa Rica (1/29/26)
  • High stakes for young readers as Nebraska considers mandatory retention (1/29/26)1
  • Unsanctioned powerlifting club takes second at Peru State meet (1/29/26)
  • McCook Chamber of Commerce update (1/27/26)
  • Community Hospital staff raise nearly $60,000 for patient support, care across region (1/27/26)
  • Commissioners name new Tourism Director (1/27/26)
  • Beebe named January honoree (1/23/26)
  • A heavier take on outdoor fitness (1/23/26)
  • NCTA alumna encourages students to find mentors (1/22/26)
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  • MCC men top 100 points again with freshman scoring 36 (2/5/26)
  • Bison bowler reaches district top 10, but no girl to state (2/5/26)
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  • Betty Leibrandt (2/5/26)
    Betty Leibrandt, a longtime resident of McCook, was surrounded by family when she passed away on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, Nebraska. She was...
  • Lois Musgrave (2/5/26)
    Lois Musgrave, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home in McCook, NE. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are in Lois’ name to be designated at a later...
  • Allen Gidcumb (2/5/26)
    Mr. Allen R. Gidcumb, age 53, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2025, at the Community Hospital in McCook. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are to be in Allen’s name to...
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  • Jean Lacey's 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Jean Lacey of McCook will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Her sons, Bill (wife Linda) and Tom (wife Susan) are requesting a card shower to bless and honor her. Cards...
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    Barbara Lyons 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Barbara Lyons of McCook will celebrate her birthday on Feb. 5. She was born Feb. 5, 1936. Family and friends extend their best wishes in honor of the occasion. Cards of congratulations...
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    Audrey Suiter 90th birthday (1/16/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Audrey Suiter of McCook will celebrate her 90th birthday on January 28th, 2026. Cards of congratulations may be sent to Audrey Suiter, 916 East 7th St., McCook, Neb. 69001.
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    Dixie Frink (2/5/26)
    Dixie Lee Frink, 68, of Maywood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dixie will be remembered...
  • Darren Burns (2/3/26)
    Darren M. Burns, age 58, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service to honor Darren...
  • Alice Norman (2/3/26)
    Alice Norman, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 surrounded by family at her home in Cambridge, NE. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Calvary Baptist...
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  • Editorial: Watching LB1067 (2/3/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    LB 1067 is one of those bills that does not grab headlines at first glance, but it is worth watching closely, particularly in a community like McCook that has seen steady residential growth and is...
  • Editorial: From land-grant roots to local service (1/30/26)
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    This week, we met with Ruby Collins, an entomologist based at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension office in Red Willow County for our monthly “Coffee Talk.” She is a remarkable professional,...
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