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Barbara J. Dowell
(Obituary ~ 06/09/26)
Barbara J. Dowell May 5, 1935, 1946 — May 17, 2026 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Barbara J. Dowell, 91, of North Platte, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. Barbara was born on May 5, 1935, in Fort Morgan, Colo., to Rudy and Bernadine (Parr) Neumann. A 1954 graduate of McCook High School, she spent her life building lasting friendships, raising her family, and creating a home filled with love and laughter... -
Jerome N. Muths
(Obituary ~ 06/09/26)
WAUNETA, Neb. — A memorial service Open House will be Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. (MT) to noon, at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta. Inurnment to immediately follow at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.liewerfuneralhome.com...
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Alyce Mae (Carmichael) Stritt
(Obituary ~ 06/09/26)
Alyce Mae (Carmichael) Stritt March 27, 1922 — June 6, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Alyce Mae (Carmichael) Stritt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Kinship Point in McCook. She was a beautiful 104 years old. She was born on March 27, 1922 to William Joseph and Bessie L. (Hess) Carmichael at home on the farm originally homesteaded by her grandparents, James and Mary Ann (Franklin) Carmichael in Red Willow County... -
Lacey R. Wilson-Kluender
(Obituary ~ 06/09/26)
Lacey R. Wilson-Kluender Jan. 28, 1980 — June 5, 2026 STANTON, Neb. – Services for Lacey R. Wilson-Kluender, 46, of Stanton will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Pastor Randall Coffin will be officiating the services. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Lacey was called to her heavenly home on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Omaha, Neb. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements... -
60th wedding anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 06/09/26)
Bob and Connie Olsen of McCook, Neb., are holding a card shower for their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed June 12, 1966, and were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and a new great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations can be sent to: 315 Apache Drive, McCook, Neb., 69001... -
MNB splits four games in Kansas, 8-6 on season
(Community Sports ~ 06/09/26)
SMITH CENTER, Kan. — Yardgoats proved to be problem, but the McCook National Bank Seniors still went 2-2 during their Legion baseball weekend against Kansas foes. The Seniors reached eight wins overall with an 11-1 win over Norton, Kan., starting play on Friday...
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Oldest Rebels earn tough 3-2 win over softball visitors
(High School Sports ~ 06/09/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — Both teams were strong in the circle on Friday, but McCook Rebels 18U defeated DCB 16U 3-2. Leighton Anderson started the game for McCook Rebels 18U and recorded 15 out Friday evening. McCook Rebels 18U captured the lead, 3-1, in the bottom of the fourth after Carlie Rupp doubled down the left field line, Hannah Peterson doubled to center field, and Zoe Garcia flew out, each scoring one run...
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Bison alums team for nine tackles in Shrine Bowl win
(High School Sports ~ 06/09/26)
KEARNEY, Neb. — McCook High alum Tristan Campbell made seven tackles with six solos and classmate Oliver Corbett added two in a Nebraska Shrine Bowl football victory Saturday afternoon. It became a defensive struggle but those South All-Stars triumphed despite no second-half points... -
OPINION: An update about the Gazette
(Editorial ~ 06/09/26)
Readers will notice some familiar names help-ing strengthen the McCook Gazette in the weeks ahead. Lorri Sughroue, a longtime Gazette reporter, is returning as a general assignment and feature writer. She also will be helping with obituaries, an important part of the newspaper’s service to local families...
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Shopping at farmer’s markets means supporting a community
(Local News ~ 06/09/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — On Saturday mornings, Chloe Belser and Kristen Tenopir come to McCook’s Farmer’s Market, located at the Goodwill parking lot at Westview Plaza in McCook, because they love to shop local and because the products are homemade... -
School board looks to future, honors outgoing superintendent
(Local News ~ 06/09/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — Summer school and building improvements are underway as the board looks ahead to a new collaborative partnership with the McCook Education Foundation, an updated grading system, and bids farewell to Superintendent Grant Norgaard... -
County commissioners unanimously approve Family Resource Center for future development
(Local News ~ 06/09/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners approved funding for the Family Resource Center and heard several departmental updates during its Monday, June 8, meeting...
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Albert Leo Sayer
(Obituary ~ 06/09/26)
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Bash on the Bricks coming soon
(Local News ~ 06/09/26)
McCOOK, Neb. — June’s summer events in McCook will soon be in full swing. Bash on the Bricks, carefully crafted by the McCook Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors to appeal to people of all ages, takes place June 26 and 27...
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