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Indians ready to open 2023 'in our house' Friday
(College Sports ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College volleyball team will open the season with home tournaments in two of the first three weekends. Coach Hayley Kobza hopes that competitive grind early will help propel the team to the next level. Kobza, in her eighth year heading the program, is a four-time Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference Coach of the year and her squad is coming off a 21-10 season in 2022...
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Warmer and wetter
(Column ~ 08/15/23)
Were I to ask ten of my dear readers where in the world is Tonga? Well, maybe my friend Satya who is the manager of McCook’s Quality Inn and Suites Motel would respond correctly. You see Satya and his spouse are natives of Figi not far from Tonga in the broad expanse of the tropical South Pacific. Still, I’d bet that no more than two of my readers have any idea of the importance of Tonga or more properly its nearby active volcano named Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai...
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Murman urges constituents to 'decline to sign'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/15/23)
Every parent and child in Nebraska should have the right to pick a school they believe best suits their unique situation. The Opportunity Scholarships Act passed this last session in the Legislature provides this much-needed choice for Nebraska’s children. This is long overdue in Nebraska as 48 states provide this choice for their parents and children...
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Money issues, bond issue among school board topics
(Local News ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook school board gave itself routine permission to raise its budget as much as 6% if needed and laid out guidelines for the design and management of the construction of new junior high facilities. Meeting Monday, the board of education also set limits on option enrollment for various grades, based on available capacity, with the exception of special education students, which are on a case-by-case basis as determined by the director of the program...
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Lillian Marie Fielding
(Obituary ~ 08/15/23)
Lillian Marie Fielding NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Lillian Marie Fielding passed away in North Platte Care Center on Aug. 12, 2023, at the age of 99. A public visitation will be Fri., Aug. 18, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 19, 2023, at Union Congregational Church of Christ, 301 Hall St, Hayes Center, Neb., with Pastor Jean Miller officiating...
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Delores A. Moore
(Obituary ~ 08/15/23)
Delores A. Moore BARTLEY, Neb. - Delores A. Moore, of Bartley, Neb. passed on to her heavenly home, at Tri Valley Health System Mon., Aug. 14, 2023. She was surrounded by her family. She was 88 years of age. Visitation will be Thur., Aug. 17, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel, McCook, with family available to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m...
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Get well wishes
(Local News ~ 08/15/23)
OMAHA, Neb. - Griff Malleck is a patient at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He would appreciate getting cards and letters addressed to: Griff Malleck, UNMC, Room 3814 PO Box 6159, Omaha, NE 68106-0159.
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Messinger Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/15/23)
50th anniversary HAYES CENTER, Neb. - The family of Alan and Pamela Messinger of Hayes Center would like to honor their 50th wedding anniversary with a card shower. Pamela and Alan were married Aug. 20, 1973, at the United Methodist Church in McCook, Neb...
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McConville Anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/15/23)
70th anniversary INDIANOLA, Neb. - Robert and Kathryn (Burton) McConville of Indianola, Neb. will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary with a card shower and family on Aug. 24, 2023. They were married at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola. Their four sons, Dennis and Kem; Bob Jr. and Cindy; Tom and Denise; and Steve and Kerry; along with their grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren are helping in the celebration...
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Potthoff 60th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 08/15/23)
Potthoff 60th anniversary TRENTON, Neb. - The family of Don and Betty Potthoff is having a card shower for their 60th anniversary, which is on August 20, 2023. Don and Betty’s children include sons Craig and family of Houston, Tex., and Roger and family in Lincoln, Neb...
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YMCA Adult Softball league deadline is August 21
(Community Sports ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — The Ed Thomas YMCA is excited to announce that registration is now open for Fall Adult Co-ed Softball. Season begins the week of August 21 and will be played on Thursday evenings. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member. All fees must be paid at time of registration. Completed Rosters must be submitted to the YMCA by Thursday, August 21, 2023...
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Bison girls ready to rumble into openers with Swedes, 'Dawgs
(High School Sports ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — They’re Rebels in the summer time who seem ready to bear down and create some real successful chaos as McCook Bison this fall. “I’ve loved the effort and energy. They’ve really bought in to what we are doing,” new Bison head coach Easton Gillen said about his first McCook High softball team...
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Humane Society, all-inclusive playground on city agenda tonight
(Local News ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — A request for funding from the McCook Humane Society, as well as a proposal for an all-inclusive playground in Kelley Park are on the agenda for a McCook City Council budget meeting. It is set for 5:30 p.m. today in the council chambers in the municipal building at West Fifth and C streets...
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Solar farm rep fields questions about proposal
(Local News ~ 08/15/23)
McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Planning Commission heard a request Monday night from a company that wants to build a solar farm within the area outside the city limits but still controlled by city zoning. McCook Solar LLC, one of two companies proposing solar farms, is requesting a special exemption for an alternative energy project, an allowable special exception, within McCook's extraterritorial jurisdiction territory...
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