Stories from Thursday, April 20, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — This week’s Region IX golf tournament in Torrington, Wyo. has been postponed because of weather until April 26-27 and the Central Wyoming tournament scheduled for next week in Riverton, Wyo. has been canceled. With the revised schedule, and just one tournament remaining, the MCC golf team has clinched the Region IX title for the third time in the school’s history...

McCOOK, Neb. — Major expenditures approved by the Mid-Plains Community College board of governors Wednesday night included a one-time cost of $34,560 for software from Jenzabar and an annual maintenance fee of $23,300 for a total $57,560; a $63,900 production printer and setup from Capital Business Systems Inc., and athletic insurance from Hub/Dissinger Reed for $99,900 and catastrophic insurance from Zurich for $5,866...

McCOOK, Neb. — The old Elks Club is finding a new life as McCook Community College’s East Campus, but time was, it was the center of social life for the community, with meals and dancing in addition to official Elks Club functions. It’s not hard to find western 2-step or line dancing in connection with country music at area venues, but finding the type of dancing once common at the Elks Club was more of a struggle...

A few weeks ago, residents and some members of the McCook Community Foundation Fund met to discuss how to attract people to McCook. To break the ice, those in attendance each had to name two positive attributes about McCook. Interestingly, none of the 15-20 people in attendance repeated ideas. And we all realized there really are a lot of positive things to list about our hometown...

Troy C. Jester of Vantage Point Consulting, Indianapolis, Ind., chats with McCook Fire Chief Marc Harpham during a tabletop drill at Community Hospital on Monday. The event brought together law enforcement, emergency responders and other officials in preparation for a full-scale community-wide drill to be conducted this fall. Monday’s scenario involved an active shooter situation, an all-too-common event in recent years...

Cathleen JoAnn Weber May 6, 1930 - March 23, 2023 BEATRICE, Neb. - Cathleen JoAnn Weber, age 92, of Beatrice, Neb., formerly of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the PEO Home in Beatrice. She was born May 6, 1930, in Arapahoe, Neb. to Ralph Lewis Cox and Kathleen Jennie Cox...

Georgia J. “Jody” Kirby McCOOK, Neb. - Georgia J. “Jody” Kirby, age 87, passed away with family by her side, at the Community Hospital of McCook, Neb. The family honored Jody's wishes of cremation. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook with Pastor Steve Bales officiating. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in her name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel...

Tracy L. Deminski 12/28/1953 - 4/19/2023 OMAHA, Neb. - Tracy L. Deminski, age 69, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Tracy is preceded in death by father: Bud Deminski. He is survived by wife of 46 years: Connie (Jones) Deminski; children: Nathan Deminski (Sherry), Katie Vollmuth (Matt); grandchildren: Leah, Megan, Miles; mother: Vene Deminski; sisters: Kathy Salts (Jim); Jeri Barber; and a host of other loving family & friends...

McCOOK, Neb. — Final scores as the McCook YMCA Women’s Spring Volleyball leagues finished their seasons last week. Women’s Recreational Quarterfinals Get Served 2, Stitchin & Sixin 1 Beta Blockers 2, Arm and Hammer 0 Semifinals El Puerto Giggles 2, Get Served 0...

TRENTON, Neb. — Senior Keegan Shuler powered to three championships and a runner-up while leading Hitchcock County’s team champion effort at the home invite Wednesday. Shulter threw the shot put more than 10 feet beyond any challenger and added a discus victory of more than 20 feet...

Bree Donohue, who said she has always been interested in counseling, will be able to pursue a psychology degree as well as college cheerleading career thanks to a four-year cheerleading scholarship at Doane College. Joining her for the signing Wednesday were her parents, Amber and Jason, seated, and back, from left, Jolene Boesch, McCook High School assistant cheerleader coach, Sonia Almodovar, Doane assistant cheerleader coach, and Kaylee Thompson, MHS cheerleader coach...

McCOOK, Neb. — On May 3beginning at 2 p.m. in the McCook High School gym, the McCook Clinic and Southwest Physical Therapy will be conducting its sports physical event. This event will take place from 2 p.m. until 3:45 pm. Students will be receiving information and paperwork at school for this event. The cost is $15 with the checks going to the McCook Clinic. All proceeds will be donated back to the Bison Boosters by the McCook Clinic and Southwest Physical Therapy...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — It’s not all puppies and lollipops but the McCook High tennis girls are now 8-0 in duals following two more wins Tuesday afternoon. McCook downed the Hershey Panthers, 8-1, before an usually tigh 5-4 victory over host North Platte in this varsity triangular...