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Bison enjoy a 'lot of yelling' about comeback win
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — They’ve played together since T-ball, won summer titles and yet no McCook Bison softball player had seen anything like late Tuesday night. “We were down eight runs and it was like we were up 10,” coach Easton Gillen said as Kearney Catholic built leads of 13-5 then 16-8...
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Bison ready for another bruiser with Broken Bow Friday
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/23)
BROKEN BOW, Neb. — The McCook Bison are getting ready to face three 100-yard rushers from Broken Bow’s victory over Ogallala last week. In other words, expect the same bruising old-school bruhaha that McCook and Bow played twice one fall ago. Kickoff between these 1-1 foes is set for 7 p.m. on Friday at Bow...
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Swimming pool a great example of McCook on the Move
(Column ~ 09/07/23)
Drive by the site of the old McCook swimming pool across from the college on M Street and you will see is a giant hole in the ground and some piles of dirt. That is a good thing. After nearly a decade of meetings, dozens of plans, a successful election (and with a pandemic in the middle), the new City of McCook outdoor swimming pool is finally moving forward. That is a good thing...
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Leona Josephine Schievelbein
(Obituary ~ 09/07/23)
Leona Josephine Schievelbein Jan. 12, 1926 - Sept. 6, 2023 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Leona Josephine Schievelbein, age 97, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Wed., Sept. 6, 2023, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. Leona was born on the family farm north of Holbrook, Neb. on Jan. 12, 1926, to Christoph Julius and Alvina Katherine (Walter) Haussler...
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Duane James Fischer
(Obituary ~ 09/07/23)
Duane James Fischer Sept. 2, 1957 -Sept. 1, 2023 LENORA, Kan. - Duane James Fischer, age 65, passed away at his home on Sept. 1, 2023. He was born to Richard and Elaine Fischer on Sept. 2, 1957 in Curtis Neb. Duane graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1975 where he excelled in sports and held several school records. One of his favorite memories was of his dad coaching and playing catch throughout the day...
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Debbie Lynn Patten
(Obituary ~ 09/07/23)
Debbie Lynn Patten July 1, 1963 - Aug. 31, 2023 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Debbie Lynn Patten was born on July 1, 1963 in Springfield, Mass. to Thedore and Linda Patten. Debbie worked for several years in the Human Resources department for Walmart/Sams Club until most recently serving as an administrative assistant for Dundy County Hospital. Debbie enjoyed being a resident of Benkelman and was most recently planning to marry her life partner, Richard Boon...
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Alan Lynn Huntley
(Obituary ~ 09/07/23)
Alan Lynn Huntley Nov. 10, 1956 - Sept. 1, 2023 OBERLIN, Kan. - Alan Lynn Huntley, 66, passed away on Sept. 1, 2023, in Oberlin, Kan. Alan was born on Nov. 10, 1956, to Eldon and Opal Marie (Cross) Huntley in Oberlin, Kan. Alan made his home in Traer, Kan. until his marriage to Connie Wagner in McCook, Neb. where they lived for several years, then moved to Minden, Neb...
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Diane Yenny
(Obituary ~ 09/07/23)
Diane Yenny May 7, 1952 – Sept. 5, 2023 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Diane Yenny, age 71, of Grand Island, passed away Tues., Sept. 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held Wed., Sept. 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. ...
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Art Guild exhibit features Layered art
(Local News ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. - A national organization, The Society of Layerists in Multimedia, is exhibiting work at the McCook Art Guild through September. The Society of Layerists in Multi–Media (SLMM) is a network for artists who express a holistic perspective in any style or medium. ...
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MCC announces all-tourney lineup from last weekend
(College Sports ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College volleyball coach Hayley Kobza has announced the all-tournament team from the MCC Labor Day Weekend Touranment. Coaches from the 14 participating teams, selected the best player from each of the four teams they played...
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Latest and best from bowling in McCook
(Community Sports ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Diamond Vogel and Jeff Ruppert ruled the latest week of bowling at TJ’s Family Fun Center. However, a new name has climbed on top Men’s Major standings as the Krips now hold a narrow lead over TJ’s. Men’s Major The Krips 50-10...
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Bison spikers visit Holdrege tonight after tough Ogallala match
(High School Sports ~ 09/07/23)
GALLALA, Neb. — McCook played better with each set but lost 25-12, 25-13, 25-16 to the unbeaten Ogallala Indians Tuesday evening. The Indians (5-0 record) continued a hot start featuring wins over North Platte, Sidney and Chase County. Senior Kory Rippen drilled seven kills and sophomore Bailee Foster stepped up to hammer five...
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MCC Indians knock off rival North Platte in four
(College Sports ~ 09/07/23)
NORTH PLATTE – The McCook Community College volleyball team opened Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference play Wednesday on the road downing North Platte Community College 3-1 at McDonald-Belton Gym. The Knights won the first set 25-22 then MCC took the next three sets, 25-14, 25-9, 25-18...
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Huskers handle top 25 match with rival Bluejays
(College Sports ~ 09/07/23)
LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 4 Nebraska volleyball team claimed a 3-1 (25-9, 25-13, 23-25, 25-20) win over No. 16 Creighton on Wednesday night in front of a crowd of 8,656, a Bob Devaney Sports Center record crowd since the arena was reconfigured for volleyball in 2013...
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Major city water project advances
(Local News ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — A major water project in south McCook is a demonstration of the city’s effort to maintain and improve its water system. Utilities Director Pat Fawver outlined a major water project underway in south McCook. Fawver said, “This is just a continuation of what we have already done down there, and with this project, they are probably two more away from having all of south McCook replaced including transmission lines.” Jerry Calvin wanted to let the citizens of McCook know this is a “big deal” and they hear the community’s concerns about on the water quality issue.. ...
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Sprucing up — MCFFgrants helping transform downtown
(Local News ~ 09/07/23)
McCOOK, Neb. — Over the past year, downtown McCook has taken on a new appearance in several ways: Half a city block is now graced with a beautiful, eye-catching mural and many of the corners along Norris Avenue feature flowering planters. Other recent changes include the addition of Norris Alley, which transformed a gravel parking lot between the Keystone Business Center and the historic Fox Theater into a welcoming space to gather for concerts, lunch or conversation. ...
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