- Who's facing the toughest football foes from '22 this fall? (High School Sports ~ 08/17/23)
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Council hears pitch for pets, special needs playground at budget workshop
(Local News ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – Inclusive playground and lack of volunteers and donations highlight the McCook City Council preliminary budget workshop. Joyce Anderson and Lorie Prestes from the McCook Humane Society met to discuss increasing the contract amount the city pays for animal services...
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William (Bill/Billy) Wallace Lyons III
(Obituary ~ 08/17/23)
William (Bill/Billy) Wallace Lyons III Jan. 10, 1946 - Aug. 12, 2023 FOUNTAIN HILLS, Ariz. - William (Bill/Billy) Wallace Lyons III born to William and Phillys Lyons on Jan. 10, 1946 in Daytona Beach, Fla. and passed away peacefully in Fountain Hills, Ariz. on Aug. 12, 2023. He was surrounded by family and took off to the cosmos during the Perseid meteor shower...
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Berdine A. Norlander
(Obituary ~ 08/17/23)
Berdine A. Norlander April 21, 1936 - Aug. 13, 2023 BOONEVILLE, Miss. - Berdine A. Norlander, 87, of Booneville, Miss. passed away on Sun., Aug. 13, 2023 at her home. Funeral services are set for Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home - East. Visitation will be Sat., Aug. 19, 2023 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Magnolia Funeral Home -East. Following services in Mississippi, Mrs. Norlander will be taken to Maywood, Neb. for interment in Maywood Cemetery...
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Spomer anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/17/23)
60th anniversary McCOOK, Neb. - Stan and Judy Spomer of McCook, Neb. will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on August 24, 2023. The couple were married on August 24, 1963 at the Methodist Church in Kearney, Neb. After graduating from college in Kearney, Neb., Stan taught band and vocal music, while Judy taught first grade in Sargent, Neb. They then moved to Neligh, Neb. where Stan taught both instrumental and vocal music...
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Local artist featured in Nebraska Biennial
(Local News ~ 08/17/23)
OMAHA, Neb. - McCook artist Lucas Kotschwar has been honored with acceptance of his work in the prestigious Nebraska Biennial. Kotschwar’s selected oil painting will be displayed with other featured artists at 1516 Gallery in Omaha from Sep. 8 through December. “This is a tremendous honor for Lucas and McCook and fitting recognition of his outstanding work. Lucas is one of the leading contemporary artists in our multi-state region,” said local arts patron Chad Graff...
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Intern Spotlight: Isaac Nielsen, McCook Gazette
(Local News ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — One of the main goals of any community is to cultivate its youth so that they can be successful throughout their lives. A few businesses in McCook and the surrounding area have taken that message to heart, providing unique opportunities for students before they enter the “real” workplace. ...
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Chamber honors Coppermill
(Local News ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – The Coppermill Steakhouse was chosen to be the Honor Business of the Quarter by the McCook Chamber of Commerce board of directors. An awards presentation and ribbon cutting were held Tuesday afternoon to commemorate an extensive remodeling of the dining establishment...
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McCook Arts Council donation helps make sure the show goes on
(Local News ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — When it comes to the theater, there are many necessary components: acting, lighting, sets, props and perhaps the least noticed - sound. Yet, the Southwest Nebraska Community Theatre Association has been using the same sound equipment, including microphones for its actors for years. Some of the headpieces are decades old, likely older than some of the thespians on stage during the local theatrical performances...
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Change of thinking can change view of community
(Column ~ 08/17/23)
Since this summer marked my family’s 10-year anniversary in McCook, I figured it was a good time to reflect on my time here. When I moved here in the summer of 2013, I knew this was the place that we were supposed to be, but it wasn’t the place I wanted to be. My heart was set on someplace bigger, more metropolitan, with a Trader Joe’s, Indian Food, and a place to drink a cup of coffee and get some Wi-Fi at 9 p.m...
- Bison playing Gatorade scrimmage at Weiland tonight (High School Sports ~ 08/17/23)
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McCook 'Y' setting up Wellness Program in September
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook YMCA leaders announce the launch of their Y-Wellness Program, starting September 11. This 10-week program is designed to help individuals become healthier, stronger, and more energetic versions of themselves - encompassing body, mind, and spirit...
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Numbers are up as Bison girls play golf opener today
(High School Sports ~ 08/17/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Woohoo! A McCook golfer had to skip-jump while avoiding one fast-rolling teammate’s attempted putt. What a great sight. The putting greens are actually almost crowded with players on coach Carol Brown’s Bison third girls golf team. “It’s the most we’ve had since I’ve been here,” the McCook teacher and former Decatur Community (Kan.) Red Devil golf leader confirmed. “Yes, it is great to see.”...
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