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Trees strengthen community wellbeing
Trees strengthen community wellbeing
Mike O'Dell
McCOOK, Neb. - For the Gazette's most recent Coffee Talk discussion, the Gazette and guests spoke with ISA Certified Arborist Bruce Hoffman. Many readers will know Bruce and his wife, Deb, from Common Scents, a family-owned greenhouse and nursery located immediately south of McCook that sells trees and other landscape plants, and also provides...
  • Field set for 2026 primary
    McCOOK, Neb. - Candidate filing for the 2026 municipal election has closed, setting the slate of candidates. Among the busier races of the season is the McCook City Council, where eight candidates...
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    Pillen orders flags to half-staff honoring Sgt. Tietjens of Bellevue
    On Tuesday, the Pentagon announced the death of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers died on March 1, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an...
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    Fox Theatre hosts mystery comedy
    McCOOK, Neb. - Southwest Nebraska Community Theater Association (SWNCTA) rehearsed their spring play, Clue, on Tuesday night in preparation for this weekend’s performances. The local, all-star cast...
  • Decision 2026 election update (3/3/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - Yesterday was the last day for candidates to file for the May 12 primary election. The two most contested fields in Southwest Nebraska’s upcoming elections are those in the McCook City...
  • Former mayor enters council race (3/3/26)1
  • Lead line mandate outlined for council (3/3/26)
  • Trees strengthen community wellbeing (3/3/26)1
  • Trees strengthen community wellbeing (3/3/26)
  • After 40 years of bearing the badge, Darling ready to rest (2/27/26)1
  • City of McCook awarded $300,000.00 Forestry Grant (2/26/26)
  • Another reason to dislike DST (2/26/26)1
  • Sen Tom Vickers dies at 89 (2/24/26)
  • County board reviews tax exemptions, road work (2/24/26)
  • McCook couple marks 50 years tracing roots (2/24/26)
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    DC-S girls deliver the joy, Loomis agony in 37-36 opener at state
  • Queen Bees sting fast for state win over Arapahoe (3/5/26)
  • Indians will deal with Lancers invasion into McCook Saturday (3/5/26)
  • MCC women host Casper to see whose playoff life becomes ghost (3/5/26)
  • MCC baseball team takes two from Cougars in Scottsbluff (3/5/26)
  • 'Homeless' Bison work way to state swim-dive finals (3/3/26)1
  • Bison go cold and E-N Wolves roar into state tourney (3/3/26)
  • MCC softball team conquers Monday doubleheader in Kansas (3/3/26)
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    Lynne Kinne (3/5/26)
    Lynne Marie Kinne was born on June 16, 1969, in Colby, Kansas, to Lavetta (Heller) Langdon. Her educational journey began in Stratton, Nebraska, where she graduated with the Stratton High School...
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    Beth Smith (3/3/26)
    PALISADE, Neb. — Beth Arlene Smith, born in Hayes County Nebraska, April 12, 1936, departed this life February 28, 2026, at the age of 89...
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    Lynn Anthony Kinne (3/3/26)
    AURORA, Neb. — Lynn Anthony Kinne, the son of Bryan and Lois (McConville) Kinne was born at McCook, Nebraska, on January 11, 1974, and passed away on February 25, 2026, at Aurora, Nebraska at the age...
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    Janet Carfield (3/3/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Janet “Lynn” Carfield was born on December 31, 1953 in Concordia, Kansas to Sidney and Joan (Charbonneau) Allen. She was one of eight children. ..
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    Marla Bowlin (2/27/26)
    Marla Jean (Kluherz) Bowlin, 74, of Culbertson, Nebraska, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 22, 2026. Marla was born on August 28, 1951, in Denver, Colorado. She was born to...
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    Christopher Reid (2/26/26)
    Christopher "Chris" Allen Reid, of McCook, NE, passed away at his lake house in. Randolph, Kansas on February 23, 2026, at the age of 62. Chris was born April 1, 1963 in Oxford, NE to parents...
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  • Editorial: The Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour (3/5/26)
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    There is a great little book I purchased for seven dollars on Amazon, and it was really more like a pamphlet than a book. The 4” x 7” hardback contains only 30 pages, but if you enjoy a glimpse into...
  • Editorial: Looking for Spring (2/27/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    It’s hard not to notice that the drive into the office isn’t quite as dark these days. The sun is already testing the eastern horizon and trying to peek out from behind homes and trees. By the clock,...
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Dan's R Us Sanitation located in McCook has Truck Driver Positions, Shop Help. Requirements would be a Class B CDL and a good driving record. Pick up an application at 1111 East H or call for more information 308-345-4264.
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Cambridge Senior Center needs Cook(s) to share 4 days. Start 3/1. Contact 402-805-1631
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Sale Date: Tue. March 10 Time: 9:00 am MTN Person having sale: Fanning Annual Machinery Auction Location: 2 miles north of Enders, NE on Hwy 6, west side of hwy or 6 miles east of Imperal, NE Main items for sale: Tractors, vehicles, trailers, farm equipment, fuel tanks, welder, lawn mowers, miscellaneous items Auctioneer Co. Fanning Auction Service See Big Nickel: 2/27/26
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