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Swimsuit shopping, uggh!!
(Column ~ 05/31/18)
Well, I supposed it’s about that time. Gosh, what’s it been? Probably looking at around 5 or 6 years since I last bought a swimsuit. That’s an awfully long time when you think about it. However, how often do I get in the water now that the kids are older? MAYBE a couple times a year at most. The one I have still looks new, covers all the major areas and still fits so why buy a new one? Least that’s been my thinking the last few years...
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More opportunities for educational advancement arise
(Editorial ~ 05/31/18)
We’ve always preached that anyone who lacks education beyond high school is missing a great opportunity if they don’t take advantage of McCook Community College and other resources available in our area. That remains true, with summer classes beginning June 4 and Mid Plains Community College announced that students as young as 16 can get a jump-start on the healthcare field through the Nursing Assistant course...
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Grunts and squeals of a busy week
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
A few weeks ago, I said the YMCA would just be getting busier and busier as summer approached. And although summer isn’t officially here for a few more weeks, busy season has begun and it was crystal clear Tuesday morning as I pulled into the parking lot at 8 a.m...
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Felling Field fun season swings on
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Bradley Machine and Pump Storm fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 11-3 loss to the Community Hospital Timber Rattlers on Wednesday. The Community Hospital Timber Rattlers scored on a double from Jack Baker and a single by Kooper Rakes in the first inning...
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Former Indian set to play in NCAA tourney
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
AUSTIN, Tex. — Former McCook Community College player Keanu Van Kuren -- who transferred last year to Texas Southern -- will play in the NCAA baseball tournament starting Friday. The Texas Southern Tigers were selected to the Austin Regional for the 2018 NCAA Baseball Tournament as the No. 4 seed and will face top seeded Texas in its opening contest, which will begin at 8 p.m. Friday. (The contest will be broadcast live on the Longhorn Network.)...
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MCC golf tourney arrives in June
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College is hosting an alumni/community golf tournament June 23 at Heritage Hills Golf Course. This is a four-person scramble with payouts for the top three teams in each flight. “Everybody is invited to come out and enjoy a day of golfing to help support the scholarship fund,”Tim Zehnder, golf tournament committee chairman, said...
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FCB Junior hurls a one-hitter
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — Jordan Chauncy didn’t allow a single run as McCook First Central Bank Ju uniors defeated Cozad 9-0 on Wednesday. Chauncy allowed just one hit. McCook FCB Juniors got things started in the first inning when Colton Stevens reached on a dropped third strike...
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Speed saves Seniors during 'disappointing W'
(Community Sports ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK, Neb. — One run-like-your-hair’s on fire! dash around third base helped Derek Greenlee and the McCook Seniors save a night which clearly “steamed” their coaches. “If we play like this tomorrow night, we’ll be coming home early,” coach Scott Smalley declared Wednesday evening. “We’ll be getting eight-runned by (Broken) Bow.”...
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McCook couple finds each other through farm matchmaking website
(Features ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK — If you are not personally acquainted with Brenden and Bailey Funk, it may surprise you to learn that the McCook couple is featured in a promotional television ad which has been watched by millions of viewers in the past two years. The widespread TV exposure came about when Jerry Miller, the founder of Farmers Only.com, heard their story and asked if they would share it with match-seeking singles around the world...
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Long-time business, community leader retiring
(Local News ~ 05/31/18)
McCOOK — Looking back on the life of Don Klein, it’s hard to figure out how he has found the time to do all the things he has. In addition to being McCook’s longest-serving business leader — with more than half a century as the owner-manager of Klein’s Motor & Electric — Don has taken the time and effort to play key roles in projects which resulted in the establishment of Community Hospital and the Ed Thomas YMCA, as well as the rebirth of the North Sale Barn and the phenomenal growth of events at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds.. ...
- Motorcycle-deer accident (Local News ~ 05/31/18)
- MS Run the US (Local News ~ 05/31/18)
- Hose donation (Local News ~ 05/31/18)
- Amtrak accidents (Local News ~ 05/31/18)
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