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From Huskers to a new herd: Bison alum joins Lopers
(College Sports ~ 07/29/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — Happy birthday, your positive COVID-19 test has just arrived! Once again, McCook great Zach Schlager was discovering that even being a Nebraska Cornhusker football player sometimes had little to do with the game. “I got a call on my birthday and one of the coaches said ‘what you are doing?’,” the 2018 McCook High alum recalled while talking with Bison radio voice Rich Barnett on Wednesday. ...
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Broken Bow stops MNB's return to state tourney
(Community Sports ~ 07/29/21)
MINDEN, Neb. — A final state-stopping loss didn’t change how far the young McCook National Bank Seniors have ventured this summer. “We went from almost not having enough guys (players) to the district championship game,” coach Kaden Sitzman said about his first season as MNB’s head coach...
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Marie Katheryn Daffer
(Obituary ~ 07/29/21)
Marie Katheryn Daffer Nov. 11, 1922 - July 26, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Marie Katheryn Daffer, age 98, of McCook, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021, at her home at Kinship Pointe in McCook. Marie was born Nov. 11, 1922, in Denton, Texas, to parents, Teddie B. and Hazel L. (Stover) Rue. She was one of three children born to this union. Marie attended school in Texas, graduating from Sanger High School in 1940. She then went on to further her education by attending business school in Dallas...
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Dean Enoch Roedel
(Obituary ~ 07/29/21)
Dean Enoch Roedel May 28, 1932 - July 17, 2021 GREELEY, Colo. — Dean Enoch Roedel of Greeley was born in McCook, Neb., on May 28, 1932, to Enoch and Emma Roedel. He passed away on July 17, 2021, at home in Greeley. Dean attended a one-room country school through seventh grade, then went to St. John’s Parochial Day School for eighth grade. He graduated from McCook Senior High School in 1950...
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Elevate Wellness, Physical Therapy to focus on patients’ spiritual, mental, physical needs
(Local News ~ 07/29/21)
McCOOK, Neb. -- Dr. Emily Young, PT, DPT, CLC, told a chamber gathering that she had a vision for opening a physical therapy clinic that focused on the spiritual and mental side of therapy, as well as the physical. As a result, Elevate Wellness and Physical Therapy was born. Located at 801 West C Street, Suite #3 in McCook, the spacious clinic is staffed with caring individuals who put the patients’ needs first...
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Masks, screening still required for hospital visitors
(Local News ~ 07/29/21)
McCOOK, Nebraska—Although most people have shed the masks they were wearing earlier in the COVID pandemic, Community Hospital wants to remind people, masks and screening are still required by regulation for visitors, patients and employees at Community Hospital—even if they have been vaccinated...
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Imperial, two others win AARP challenge grants to promote livable communities
(Local News ~ 07/29/21)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- AARP Nebraska has announced that Imperial and to other organizations will receive 2021 Community Challenge grants - part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.2 million awarded among 244 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects to promote livable communities by improving housing, transportation, public spaces, civic engagement, and connection with family, friends, and neighbors with an emphasis on the needs of the 50-plus. ...
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MCC's academic athlete stars total 44
(College Sports ~ 07/29/21)
McCOOK, Neb. — There were 44 McCook Community College students athletes named to year-end academic teams; 29 were named to the National Junior College Athletic Association All-Academic teams and 15 more were selected for the academic all-Region IX team...
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Latest and best from Heritage Hills Ladies League
(Community Sports ~ 07/29/21)
Oh my, the A League title race remains epic for Heritage Ladies League season points leaders following play Tuesday evening. A League Susie Townsley/Jody Bennett — 99 points Karmon Coleman/Helen Reiners — 98 Jennifer Baker/Mindy Haag — 91 JoHanna Scott/Michelle Terry — 87...
- Catherine A. Reiners (Obituary ~ 07/29/21)
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