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Recruiting rural lawyers important for region's future
(Editorial ~ 11/22/16)
They say one lawyer will starve to death in a small town, but two lawyers will each be able to make a living. There are better lawyer jokes, but it's true that lawyers are becoming a rare commodity in many rural Nebraska communities. That puts rural residents at a disadvantage, should they need legal help...
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Blessed by OUR community
(Column ~ 11/22/16)
Good weather smiled on McCook's annual Farm and Ranch Expo. The many superb facilities of our Fairgrounds were chock-full of vendors. Attendance appeared to be excellent judging by every parking space filled with pickups. Vehicle licenses in most part boasted of Nebraska residence but Kansas, Colorado and other states far and near were in evidence...
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EDC director reports 'positive buzz' on efforts
(Local News ~ 11/22/16)
McCOOK, NEB. -- McCook isn't just booming, it's buzzing, at least according to one local economic development official. McCook Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Kirk Dixon said Monday evening word is spreading about all that is going on in the community and at least part of the credit goes to the McCook City Council...
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Indians capture big win
(College Sports ~ 11/22/16)
MILES CITY, Mont. -- A Florida native heated up the Montana nets while McCook Community College's defense made Williston State as chilly as its North Dakota home during Friday's 77-46 Indians win...
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Bison alum runs with nation's best
(College Sports ~ 11/22/16)
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Saturday marked the end of another cross country season for Molly Sughroue at Oklahoma State University...
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'Cool' crowd takes on the Trot
(Community Sports ~ 11/22/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Despite the cold temperatures Saturday, runners and walkers bundled up and turned out for the Fourth Annual Turkey Trot...
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Gladys L. Mullanix
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
Gladys L. Mullanix May 26, 1933 - Nov. 16, 2016 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- Gladys L. Mullanix, 83, of Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at CHI-Health St. Francis. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 26, 2016, from 3 to 5 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island...
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Glenda Jo Miracle
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
Glenda Jo Miracle Oct. 19, 1947 - Nov. 17, 2016 TRENTON, Neb. -- Glenda Jo Miracle, 69, passed away on Nov. 17, 2016, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. She was born on Oct. 19, 1947, in Cambridge, Neb., to Glenn and Dorothy (Purdue) Moore. Glenda grew up in Cambridge and she graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966. ...
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Rolland (Ron) Ray West
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
Rolland (Ron) Ray West Jan. 4, 1938 - Oct. 18, 2016 WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- Rolland (Ron) Ray West, 78, died Oct. 18, 2016 in Westminster. He was born Jan. 4, 1938 in Stratton, Neb., and grew up in Palisade, Neb. He was a U.S. veteran. Committal services with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and All Vets Honor Guard were Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver...
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Viola Ann Koerperich
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
Viola Ann Koerperich May 2, 1927 - Nov. 21, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Viola Ann Koerperich, age 89, passed away on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, after a hard fought battle with kidney disease. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Hillcrest Nursing Home...
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Tom Garrett
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
Tom Garrett Nov. 18, 1951 - Nov. 16, 2016 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Tom Garrett, 64, died Nov. 16, 2016, at Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin. He was born Nov. 18, 1951, in Pensacola, Fla., to Earl and Beaulah (Tharp) Garrett. He was raised in Reidland, Ky. He graduated from high school in Reidland...
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'Osmo' isn't your grandparents' math
(Local News ~ 11/22/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- It's not ice cream. Or candy. Or even the chance to go to Disneyland. No, the reason why students in Jody Dellevoet's first grade class at McCook Elementary are jostling each other in excitement is because they are waiting to do math...
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Collection for 40th annual McCook Toy Box giveaway begins Wednesday
(Local News ~ 11/22/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Starting Wednesday, gently-loved toys will begin to take on a second life, bound for new homes with more good little boys and girls whose parents will shop at McCook's 40th annual "Christmas Toy Box" giveaway. The donation of toys for the yearly toy giveaway officially begins Wednesday with the placement of specially-decorated dumpsters and the opening of collection points in locations throughout McCook and Indianola...
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College hosting 'Bayesian Reasoning' video conference
(Local News ~ 11/22/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Mid-Plains Community College is hosting a video conference which should be of interest to area students of math, philosophy and statistics. World renowned philosopher and historian Dr. Richard Carrier presentation on "Bayesian Reasoning," at locations in North Platte and McCook...
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Evelyn R. Meyers
(Obituary ~ 11/22/16)
CAMBRIDGE, Neb. -- Evelyn Rose Meyers, age 92, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Manor on Nov.21, 2016. She was born on Nov. 14, 1924, to Charles W. and Rosa A. (Riepe) Hilker. Evelyn grew up north of Holbrook. She was baptized on Jan. 11, 1925, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church north of Holbrook. She was later confirmed at St. Matthew's Church on Sept. 25, 1938...
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