Stories from Thursday, July 6, 2023

INIANOLA, Neb. — One of our Holstein milk cows had to be put across the road into our pasture that had the bulls so she could get bred. This, of course, was a major pain because she had a calf, and we were also milking her so this chore of rounding her up had to be done every afternoon until she no longer showed signs of heat. This was before we learned how to artificially inseminate cattle and that process didn't last too long on our farm either...

Next Thursday, July 13, the first of two Hot Summer Nights concerts takes place, with the first in Norris Alley. The second concert is on Aug. 3 in Norris Park. Sponsored by MNB Bank, the event next Thursday will also feature a free-will dinner served by Beautify McCook with proceeds to benefit their projects...

Dear Editor, The Bureau of Reclamation is proposing to make improvements to Hugh Butler and Swanson Reservoir marina areas. Improvement is usually a good word and makes people hopeful for the future. So why are the Bureau's proposed plans causing so much concern?...

OBERLIN, Kan. - In order to offer a unique, rarely-seen perspective of life growing up in Germany during and shortly after World War II, Gisela Fisher of rural Oberlin has compiled a series of short stories into print, and titled it “We speak with an accent.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — Broken Bow showed its own comeback tenacity following Wednesday’s frustrating game one and scored a 13-5 victory over McCook National Bank in the late nightcap at Jaycees Field. Max Denson and Brice Chaplin both delivered three big RBIs. Familiar foe Eli Coble scored twice and the visitors also took advantage of 10 walks...

MPERIAL, Neb. — Tristan Jablonski raced home on a passed ball and Imperial Seniors walked with the 4-3 win over Colby, Kan., Sluggers Wednesday night. Imperial (10-6 record) trailed 3-2 until Jaret Peterson launched a game-tying solo home run to lead off that final inning...

BROKEN BOW, Neb. — The McCook First Central Bank Juniors start Class B Area Tournament play on Friday as a No. 5 seed among six teams. Coach James Mockry’s team are a solid 9-9 team but four other teams are above .500. They’ll compete in a double-elimination tournament to make the Class B state tourney next week...

McCOOK, Neb. — The YMCA of McCook leaders are happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Fall Frenzy Adult Disc Golf Tournament. Tournament will take place on Saturday, August 19. This event will consist of a single day tournament at Kelley Park...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Both the McCook Legion Junior B teams will be well-represented at tonight’s South Central Nebraska Baseball League All-Star Game at Lexington. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. The Pinnacle Bank All-Stars (above, from left) are Kale Sattler, Brody Anthony and Lee Davidson...

Thomas Carlton Grimm July 19, 2004 - June 16, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Thomas, one of triplets, was born in Wheatridge, Colo. to Robert Grimm and Tabitah Fugate. Tommy was a kind and gentle person who enjoyed playing and looking after his siblings, cousins, and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors and especially hiking in the mountains of Colorado...

Jerry Dean Kautz Dec. 30, 1943 - July 3, 2023 CULBERTSON, Neb. - Jerry Dean Kautz, age 79, of Culbertson, Neb. passed away at the Hillcrest Care Center on Monday, July 3, 2023, after a 2 year long battle with cancer. He was born in Culbertson on December 30, 1943 to Joseph and Minnie Violet (Cole) Kautz. Jerry attended school in Culbertson, graduating from Culbertson high school in 1962, he later attended McCook Community College and Kearney State College...