Stories from Thursday, November 9, 2023

Is the Biden Administration poised to do something about your water bill? Well, not really; but the EPA is finally going to do something about a chemical which, had it been eliminated decades ago, might have made it unnecessary for the City of McCook to build and operate a state-of-the-art water treatment facility at tens of millions of dollars and counting...

Earlier this week, Will Andreson spoke at the McCook Rotary Club’s weekly meeting and also met with a variety of people in McCook to learn more about the community. But the visit wasn’t a relaxing vacation for the retired University of Wisconsin professor. ...

Judith Ann Berry Aug. 23, 1952 - Nov. 5, 2023 GOODLAND Kan. - Judith Ann Berry, 71, long-time resident of McCook, Neb., passed away in her home on Nov. 5, 2023 in Goodland, Kan. Judith Ann was born to Joesph and Martha (Otte) Vinton on August 23, 1952 in Rushville, Neb. Judy was the oldest of 13 children, five sisters and seven brothers who were raised on the family ranch near Eli, Neb...

Alan L. Smith April 22, 1939 - Oct. Oct. 4, 2023 FREDERICKSBURG, Tex. - Alan L. Smith, 82, of Fredericksburg, Tex., died peacefully at home on Oct., 4, 2023, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Irene. He was also predeceased by his sister Anita...

Wayne Leroy Harrison July 15, 1927 - Oct. 7, 2023 TUCSON, Ariz. - Wayne Leroy Harrison, age 96, of Tucson, Ariz. passed away Oct. 7, 2023 at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. Wayne was born July 15, 1927 in the 3-36 precinct of Dundy County, Nebraska on the family farm to Elmer and Cleo (Tatum) Harrison. ...

Kim Ann Rouse May 3, 1963 - Nov. 3, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Kim Ann Rouse, age 60, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. Kim was born May 3, 1963 in McCook to parents Rhinholdt G. and Eileen Mabel (Lehl) Loose. She was one of two siblings who was raised in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1981...

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — A McCook native has received a prestigious service award named after a longtime Sioux City physician. Dr. Craig Nemechek received the 2023 Dr. George G. Spelman Annual Service Award from the MercyOne Siouxland Foundation. Named after the late Dr. George Spellman, a longtime Sioux City physician, the award recognizes community members or groups whose generosity, with their time, talent and treasure exemplifies the values of MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center...

McCOOK Neb. - McCook Community College art instructor Rick Johnson was named the 2023 Mid-Plains Community College faculty member of the year. The announcement came at the Nebraska Community College Association’s annual meeting in North Platte. “I’m honored and humbled with this award,” said Johnson. “What an amazing opportunity to be a part of an encouraging and supportive institution, that allows me to do something that I’m so passionate about. It is a joy to go to work each day.”...

McCOOK, Neb.—Becky Felker, LPN, a nurse with Community HealthCare and Hospice has been named teh 2023 Caring Kind recipient. She was honored in October during the Nebraska Hospital Association annual convention in La Vista. During the convention, Felker was a guest at the Caring Kind luncheon along with other recipients from across the state...

Latest league results from TJ’s Family Fun Center where Kelly Powell rolled through a great evening and Fullmomentum powered ahead of all league teams again: Men’s Major Fullmomentum 205.5-124.5 Burton Well Drg193.5-134.5 Quality Irrigation 191-136...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League was busy with several more matches on Tuesday. Here are the results: Serves of Steel 2, Winder 0 Scoop There It Is 2, Low Expectations 0 T&L Contracting 2, Red Willow Animal Clinic 1 Serves of Steel 2, Low Expectations 0...

The Ed Thomas YMCA of McCook announces a new program coming to the Y in December. Thomas Viglianco, former DI and professional basketball player will be hosting a basketball fundamentals camp at the Y in McCook on December 2. Fourth-sixth grade girls will kick it off from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., followed by third-fourth grade boys from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and fifth-sixth grade boys from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — The McCook Junior High wrestlers conquered their first tests at Tuesday’s North Platte Invitational with three champions and four more placing second. CHAMPIONS 83-86 pounds: Axel Blomstedt scored 19 points as he pinned H. Quintana, Lexington, in :31; won 11-3 over X. Sierra, Gering; and pinned L. Seim, Lexington, 2:52...

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 1 Nebraska volleyball team won its 24th match in a row with a 3-1 (28-26, 24-26, 25-11, 25-20) win over Northwestern in front of 8,637 fans at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Wednesday night. Nebraska improved to 24-0 (15-0 Big Ten), its best start to a season since 2005 (28-0). Northwestern dropped to 11-14 (5-10 Big Ten)...

McCOOK, Neb.—Community Hospital was the recipient of the 2023 Quest for Excellence award at the Nebraska Hospital Association convention in LaVista, Nebraska in October when it submitted the project, Cultures Resulting after Discharge. The quality improvement project focused on identifying the need for improving patient outcomes with proper antibiotic usage...