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Happiness is hope
(Column ~ 11/15/16)
Well, the election is over, finally! This old guy is happy with the results. Hard to believe that 638 voted for Hillary but they were mightily overruled by the 4212 votes for Trump in Red Willow County. Now we will have to wait and see if our beloved country improves as President-Elect Trump promised during the contentious campaign...
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Buffalo Jones Festival set for June 11 in Barnett Park
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Plans are taking shape for a new McCook event to be called The Buffalo Jones Outdoor Festival. Honoring the legacy of Buffalo Jones, who lived in McCook in the 1890s, the event will be Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Barnett Park. A wide range of activities are planned, including expo style outdoor booths, a fishing tournament, kid's activities, live music, a beer garden and raffle prizes with an outdoors theme...
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Habitat for Humanity Soup Supper set for Friday
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The public is invited to the Annual Southwest Nebraska Habitat for Humanity Soup Supper, 5-7 p.m. Friday McCook Christian Church, 507 West B. Homemade soup and desserts will be served for a free-will donation. Volunteers are seeking to put God's love into action by working toward a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope...
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More 'We Care' packages are bound for Afghanistan
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Annie Trail of McCook struggled through a prayer this morning, her voice catching on tears that just wouldn't be denied. "Dear Heavenly Father," Annie prayed with the corps of volunteers in her garage. "Here we are again ... " Annie's prayer would be that God watch out for and keep safe the American soldiers who will receive the 50 "We Care" packages stuffed and mailed today to a chaplain serving American troops at a Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan. ...
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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' opens Friday
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- McCook Community College is staging "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" this weekend at the Fox Theater in McCook. "This is a delightfully fun production, with an energetic cast and is based on the beloved Christmas novel by Barbara Robinson," said MCC theater instructor Clay Grizzle...
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School board gets 'heads up' on possible future expenses
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Expenses down the line for McCook Public Schools will include those for roofs and perhaps for a new high school auditorium. The warranty for roofs at some of the buildings are nearing the end and funds are being saved in the depreciation fund to replace them, said Rick Haney, McCook Schools business manager, speaking at the regular McCook School Board meeting Monday night. ...
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Special ed position to be covered by current staff
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- A vacancy created by the resignation by a special education teacher will be covered by current staff. The McCook School Board unanimously approved Monday night at the regular meeting the resignation of JoDee Walbridge, a special education teacher at McCook Elementary. Walbridge was hired in January 2015 and cited in her resignation letter personal and medical reasons for her departure. The resignation was effective Oct. 25, the same date as the letter of resignation...
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Rural housing speaker
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
Ashley Rice-Gerlach of Cambridge, who serves as a Business Development Consultant for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED), speaks on rural housing solutions at the National Rural Economic Development Association Conference Nov. 2-4 in Charleston, SC. ...
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Holiday Live event Nov. 30
(Local News ~ 11/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in a Chamber Holiday Live, Work and Play season of giving! As part of the Nov. 30 Chamber mixer, guests are asked to participate in the Ugly Sweater contest to win prizes and plan to enjoy holiday goodies and drinks beginning at 5:30 p.m...
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