Stories from Tuesday, May 3, 2022

McCOOK, Neb. — Her impending boat voyage has Joslyn Hammond craving the kind of balance that has filled this spring’s McCook High girls tennis team. Sure, some Bison might scamper around like the new Hammond family hamster. “Abbie (Johnson) and Izzy (Clause) are both really short, but they are really quick,” Joslyn proclaimed about McCook High’s No. ...

Former President Barrack Obama famously said shortly after his first inauguration that “Elections have consequences”. That was true back in 2009 and it is certainly true today. Although we are not voting for a United States President this election cycle, a lot of important races will be held next Tuesday, May 10th. These will have important consequences on the national, state and local scene...

McCOOK, Neb. — City staff has been in discussion with a bond council about the legalities and procedures concerning ballot questions on funding city recreational projects. City Manager Nate Schneider also told the McCook City Council Monday night that city staff is still in discussion with a potential partner/donor for a new ballpark complex, in an update to the council on future recreational projects...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will wait until the next council meeting to decide if it wants to bid on a city lot at 1107 W. Fourth. A judgment was granted that allowed the city’s request to foreclose the special assessment on a city lot at 1107 W. ...

CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — The Cambrige Community Schools Organization (CSO) has announced its basketball rosters for All-Star Games on Friday, May 27, at Cambridge High. East Girls Paige Klumpe, Autumn Deterding and Schyler Hoberty, Cambridge; Hope Koller, Arapahoe; Krista Best, Southern Valley; Carlee Stuhmer, Alma; Georgia Crandall and Hanna Stewart, Loomis; Skylar Gronewold, Elm Elm Creek; Kenzie Drain, Bertrand. Coaches are Loomis’ Derek Billeter and Alma’s Brendan Johnsen...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook YMCA announced their Youth Soccer season will conclude on Saturday. “The YMCA of McCook will not make up the soccer games that were cancelled on April 30 due to weather because of scheduling conflicts in the area and other communities,” sports director Brad Weese explained. “The YMCA staff thanks the players and parents for all their participation and support this season.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — While other sports postponed, McCook High’s tennis girls conquered the wind and Scottsbluff by a 9-0 count in dual action Friday afternoon. All varsity results: McCook 9, Scottsbluff 0 SINGLES No. 1: Joslyn Hammond, MC, won 8-2 over M. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — First-round matchups and game times have been announced for the Region IX Softball tournament to be held this weekend at the Jaycees Sports Complex. As the regular-season Region IX Division 1 champion, MCC gained the top seed and will open play Friday at 4 p.m. against the winner of the first game of the day (11 a.m.) between fourth-seeded Northeastern Junior College (30-23, 17-17) and fifth-seeded Western Nebraska (24-28 overall and 17-13 in conference)...

McCOOK, Neb. — Some additional comments from coach Matt Wiemers after his McCook High tennis girls won Saturday’s five-team home invitational. The tourney delivered some big wins with freshman Brooklyn Gillen and Roslyn Wiemers winning No. 1 doubles at 5-0...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College Theater’s swashbuckler hits the stage in a world premiere production and musical event in McCook’s Norris Alley Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. “Swashbuckling Scallywags and Sweethearts,” is a brief sword-slinging comedy of love, pirates and secret identities. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Higher materials and labor costs have forced Red Willow County commissioners to cut back on the amount of road to be repaired this summer. Rather than the usual 10 miles, the county plans to open bids on 6.61 miles of armor coating at 9:30 a.m. June 6...

With the help of her husband, Rick, and their dog, Cash, Linda Hein of Lincoln cuts the ribbon marking the official opening of the K9 Korner in Barnett Park, as members of the dog park’s board of directors and McCook Cordials join in the celebration on Sunday. ...

Thanks to the generosity of the Kimmel Foundation and others as well as quick action by local organizers, a busload of local residents enjoyed a trip to Lincoln that included a Lied Center performance of “Come from Away.” We know of several other local residents who took in the show on their own as well; having a chance to see a play that’s appeared on Broadway more than a thousand times is not something to miss...

It was just an old airplane headed for a forever-after life in a museum. You, my dear reader, probably saw its picture on the front page of last Thursday’s, April 28, 2022, McCook Gazette. Sixty-two years old and providing worldwide airborne refueling services worldwide throughout its career. ...