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Champion diamond coach leaving MCC for return home
(College Sports ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — His teams rarely cracked like Kevin Kaalberg’s voice as he announced his plan to leave McCook Community College Thursday evening. “We had so much fun, and I have so much respect for coach (Jon) Olsen and working for him as athletic director here,” the now former MCC softball coach remarked to McCook KCIX radio voice Rich Barnett...
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McCook's state champion keeping strong ties to rodeo
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — A special spark was shining bright beyond all the fireworks on Fourth of July this week. Just days after winning national rodeo honors, Parker Nokes was busy again with his late father Garrett Nokes’ all-time favorite sport. “He was in Sumner on the fourth, roping with a (Mid-Plains Community) college team member,” mom Laura Nokes said. “He loves it. He definitely has big goals.”...
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Council hears details on involuntary annexation
(Local News ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council heard from the city attorney Tuesday night on statutory requirements on involuntary annexation concerning certain McCook properties. After discussion, the council directed city staff to come back to the council with an action item concerning the annexation of those properties...
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Hefty anonymous donation given to MPS for tennis canopy
(Local News ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Board of Education will be asked to approve a $15,000 anonymous donation toward the costs of a tennis canopy, at the regular meeting Monday, at 6:30 p.m. at the McCook Junior High conference room. The donation is for a canopy at the high school tennis courts. The board will be asked to approve another, separate anonymous donation Monday night for the canopy project, at $2,500...
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Monday means McCook Football League equipment checkouts
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — Just a final reminder McCook Football League will be having equipment checkout on Monday night at Weiland Field. Checkout will be on the Northeast side of the stadium starting at 6 p.m.. The league is still accepting registrations for the 2022 football season with practices beginning Tuesday evening...
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Sign-ups begin for McCook YMCA fall softball
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook leaders announce that registration is now open for the 2022 Fall Adult Co-Ed Softball League. The deadline to register for Fall League is Monday, August 22. Registration fees are $225 per team. There is an additional $15 fee per non-member...
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McCook 'Y' league sets final lineup for tournament
(Community Sports ~ 07/08/22)
McCOOK, Neb. — The league’s defending tourney champions finished a 6-0 regular season in McCook YMCA Co-Ed Softball Thursday night. Samway Flooring & Furniture made it six straight with a six-run victory, 14-8, over top contender Swollen Goat. The Knights of Columbus brought even bigger bats to Thursday’s action. They scored an 18-8 conquest of the Odd Squad...
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Extremist views cloud important issues
(Column ~ 07/08/22)
We had another tragedy in the Chicago suburbs on Monday and the news is too familiar. Another young, white, disaffected male has taken innocent lives and we are all asking, “why?” How could this happen? What’s going on with these kids? The far-left knows the answer. ...
- William P. Gerloff (Obituary ~ 07/08/22)
- Delbert Blake (Obituary ~ 07/08/22)
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