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City of McCook promotes green initiatives with Tree Rebate Program (5/3/24)McCOOK Neb. - The 2024 Tree Rebate Program aims to foster a greener community by incentivizing property owners to plant trees. Spearheaded by the McCook Tree Advisory Board, this initiative offers rebates to individuals who adhere to specific guidelines when purchasing and planting trees within the city limits...
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MPCC to honor fair board (5/3/24)McCOOK, Neb. — The Red Willow County Fair Board will be recognized with a President’s Award for its support and commitment to Mid-Plains Community College in providing quality postsecondary educational opportunities. The award will be presented at McCook Community College’s Commencement May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center...
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Summer plans among full agenda for City Council meeting (5/3/24)McCOOK Neb. — Presenting to the City Council, Sarah Schneider, director of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, will unveil the Chamber’s upcoming events. The meeting is 6 p.m. Monday. The public is encouraged to attend. Schneider’s insights will underscore the substantial role of the City of McCook’s ACE contributions in promoting these community events...
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History lesson (5/2/24)Students and adults in attendance at the annual High Ability Learners showcase experienced a reading from the Diary of Anne Frank on Wednesday. The event provided teachers and students an opportunity to display and share some of the work and projects students have created. ...
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Horse racing theme of First Tuesday (5/2/24)McCOOK, Neb. — Flowers, hay fever medicine and jockey silks are sure signs of spring. The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival planning committee will feature horse racing stories at their First Tuesday event May 7 from 7 – 8 pm at the Biéroc Café. Featured speaker Bob Gaulke will be on hand to share his expertise and knowledge of the sport. In honor of the Kentucky Derby, mint juleps will be available for purchase...
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National Day of Prayer set (5/1/24)CULBERTSON, Neb. — There will be a National Day of Prayer observance at the Hillside Perk in Culbertson on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 a.m. A breakfast buffet can be purchased if you desire. This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World.” Please feel free to come and go as work demands...
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TeamMates scholarship (5/1/24)Caleb Shaw a senior at McCook High School was honored at halftime of the Husker spring game on Saturday April 27. Caleb received a $5,000 trade school scholarship from the TeamMates mentoring program. Caleb was treated as VIP at the spring game. He is pictured with Tom Osborne and scholarship donor Dennis Wells and got interviewed on the field sideline This is a huge accomplishment for Caleb and the McCook TeamMates Chapter...
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It's 'Garden Thyme' in McCook (4/30/24)McCOOK Neb.- At Garden Thyme Greenhouse, the seasons come alive through vibrant offerings, ranging from Spring blooms to Fall foliage and festive Christmas delights. Nicole Siebrandt’s dedication shines through in the events and workshops she orchestrates, with popular attractions like greens workshops and DIY wreath-making sessions drawing crowds year-round...
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First Cars Under the Stars set Saturday (4/30/24)McCOOK, Neb. — Excitement has been building for two years about an outdoor movie theater that was conceived, researched and created by a McCook youth group. With the screen now in place and the projector up and running, “Cars Under the Stars” is set for its first showing Saturday, May 4, at 9 p.m. at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds...
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HAL showcase Wednesday (4/30/24)McCOOK, Neb. - McCook Public Schools will be hosting the annual HAL (High Ability Learners) showcase on Wednesday, May 1 in the Junior High School cafeteria from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. The HAL showcase provides teachers and students an opportunity to display and share some of the work and projects our students have created...
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Hooked for Life (4/29/24)McCOOK, Neb. — Hooked for Life is ready to kick off for the summer, with a 10 a.m. event Saturday at Barnett Park. Others are set for June 1, July 6, Aug. 3 at Sept. 7. June and September events start at 10 a.m. and July and August at 9 a.m. The awards banquet will be Sept. 21...
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Poetry reading (4/26/24)While he sometimes forced to compete with pounding rain and hail outside, Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason delivers a poetry reading to a small but appreciative crowd at the Pour Farm in downtown McCook Thursday evening. A planned visit to Hayes Center today was canceled because the school was closed because of bad roads caused by the downpour...
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Ground broken for major housing development (4/26/24)McCOOK Neb. - Construction is planned to begin as early as next week on homes near West 7th and S Streets in McCook. “We’re excited to partner with Arrowhead Construction. They will be building five ‘spec’ homes,” said Amanda Engell, Director of Housing Development for the McCook Economic Development Corp. ...
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Day of Prayer set for Culbertson (4/26/24)CULBERTSON, Neb. — There will be a National Day of Prayer observance at the Hillside Perk in Culbertson on Thursday, May 2 at 7 a.m. A breakfast buffet can be purchased if you desire. This year’s theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World.” Please feel free to come and go as work demands...
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Hospital hosts city's Arbor Day celebration (4/25/24)McCOOK, Neb. — With Mayor Linda Taylor reading a proclamation, city and hospital officials joined the public in celebrating Arbor Day with a tree planting at Community Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. McCook was recognized with a Tree City USA Growth Award “for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care.”...
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'Pretty Fire' program Monday (4/25/24)McCOOK, Neb. – McCook’s Fox Theatre will be hosting a one-woman production of Crane River Theater Company’s “Pretty Fire” by Charlayne Woodard on Monday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. This award-winning play is told through the eyes of a child during the civil rights movement, with stories of overcoming life’s challenges. Admission is free...
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Masonic Lodge to lay Aquatic Park cornerstone May 18 (4/25/24)McCOOK, Neb. — In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, the Masons of Nebraska will lay the cornerstone of the McCook Aquatic Park in a ceremony 1 p.m. Saturday May 18 at 500 East M Street in McCook. The head of Nebraska’s Masons, Grand Master John Ferguson of Kimball, Ne., and officers from around the state will take part in the ceremony, which dates to several hundred years ago...
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Gazette hosts county candidates at Coffee Talk (4/25/24)McCOOK, Neb. — The three candidates running for the Red Willow County District 2 Commissioner position in May’s primary election seem to agree on almost everything except who should win. The three joined over twenty others at the Gazette’s April 24 “Coffee Talk” at Sehnert’s Bakery and Biéroc Cafe’. ...
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Motorcyclist arrested after high-speed chase (4/24/24)McCOOK, Neb. — A McCook man was arrested following a high-speed motorcycle chase from McCook to nearly Bartley and back Tuesday. Alcide Baudion, 39, McCook, faces charges of willful reckless driving and felony flight to avoid arrest as well as an outstanding warrant on other charges...
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Masonic Lodge to lay cornerstone for new McCook Aquatic Park (4/23/24)McCOOK, Neb. — In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, the Masons of Nebraska will lay the cornerstone of the McCook Aquatic Park in a ceremony Saturday May 18th at 1:00 PM at 500 East M Street McCook. The head of Nebraska’s Masons, Grand Master John Ferguson of Kimball, Ne., and officers from around the state will take part in the ceremony, which dates to several hundred years ago. ...
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Health Science Camp offered June 6 in McCook (4/23/24)McCOOK, Neb. – Calling all 7th and 8th graders with a passion for healthcare! Get ready for an exciting opportunity! The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and Community Hospital are teaming up for the upcoming Health Science Explorers Camp, set to take place on Thursday, June 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Community Hospital in McCook...
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‘This event really shows the heart of the students’: More than 400 Lopers participate in annual service project (4/23/24)KEARNEY, Neb. – Kelcie Burke was a freshman at the University of Nebraska at Kearney when she participated in her first Big Event. That was five years ago. Now, she’s a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in early childhood education. And she’s still part of the annual community service project...
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Roads, keeping prisoners in hot water top county agenda (4/23/24)McCOOK, Neb. — In a move focused on safety, the county has decided to replace road signs cautioning drivers about people on horseback with 35 mph speed limit signs. Originally, Commissioner Randy Dean purchased and installed equestrian signs in Commissioner Charlies Fritsche’s district on Road 381. However, these signs were taken down after objections were raised by other residents...
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Emily Young, Elevate wellness win $15K Hormel Competition (4/23/24)McCOOK, Neb.— Four checks totaling $25,000 were awarded Friday for the 2024 Hormel Entrepreneurship Competition. Emily Young, Elevate Wellnes, LLC received the first-place award and received a check for $15,000. Mayson Tyerman, Imperial, Tyerman Turf Care won second place and received $7,000. There was a tie for third place between Kristine Stritt, Bartley, Country Chill (McCook); and Kelsey Owens, Champion, Champion Grass Fed Beef. Those enterprises both received $1,500...
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State poet to perform at Pour Farm (4/23/24)McCOOK, Neb. — Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason will make an appearance in McCook on Thursday, April 25. In conjunction with the McCook High School English Department, Mason will be performing at the Pour Farm, 416 Norris, in McCook from 6 to 7 p.m. Mason will be reading several of his own poems and encourages students to bring their own poetry to share. The event is open to the public, free of charge with all ages welcome...