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McCook on the move: City council names new streets; approves option for new development
McCook on the move: City council names new streets; approves option for new development
Mike O'Dell
McCOOK, Neb. - At Monday night's meeting of the McCook City Council, the council approved both an option agreement for a multi-unit housing development and renamed newly created streets in the Four Corners Addition. Guided by the introductory comments of MEDC Director of Housing Development, Amanda Engell, the Project Development Manager for Hoppe...
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    McCook on the move: City council names new streets; approves option for new development (5/5/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - At Monday night’s meeting of the McCook City Council, the council approved both an option agreement for a multi-unit housing development and renamed newly created streets in the Four...
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    Johnson awarded Educator of the Year (5/5/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - On Monday, Sara Schneider, Director of the McCook Chamber of Commerce, presented the McCook Area Educator of the Year Award to McCook Elementary School second-grade teacher Kim...
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    School of Rock (5/5/26)
    McCook High School Thespians performed School of Rock: The Musical (Youth Edition) at the high school auditorium at Friday, Saturday and Sunday for their last play of the school year. The show, based...
  • School of Rock (5/5/26)
    McCook High School Thespians performed School of Rock: The Musical (Youth Edition) at the high school auditorium at Friday, Saturday and Sunday for their last play of the school year. The show, based...
  • McCook 'Y' soccer closes on beautiful sunny Saturday (5/5/26)
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  • Longnecker Jewelry celebrates 30 years , launches exclusive Leslie & Co. Jewelry Brand (5/1/26)1
  • City manager responds to reader’s concerns (5/1/26)
  • New ownership, fresh start at McCook paint store (5/1/26)
  • Showcase features High Ability Learners (4/30/26)
  • County tests voting machines ahead of primary (4/30/26)1
  • New pastor enjoying small town life (4/28/26)
  • Cash, contributions shape primary field (4/28/26)
  • McCook partners with UNMC Nursing Program (4/24/26)
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  • Roger Brougham (5/5/26)
    OMAHA, Neb. — Roger Brougham of Cambridge passed away on May 2, 2026,..
  • Lloyd "Douglas" Helberg (5/5/26)
    ARKANSAS — Lloyd "Douglas" Helberg died April 26, 2026,...
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    Lynn Melchert (5/5/26)
    NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Lynn B. Melchert, 68, of North Platte passed away April 30, 2026. He was born January 9, 1958, to Burdette and Patricia (Shackelford) Melchert in McCook...
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    McCOOK, Neb. — The family of Neva Korell is hosting a party and card shower in celebration of Ms. Korell’s 90th birthday...
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    Eva Russell (5/5/26)
    WAUNETA, Neb. — Eva Russell, 80, lifelong resident of Benkelman, passed away May 2, 2026, at Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta, Neb...
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    Ralph Bretton (5/5/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Ralph W. Bretton was born April 6, 1940, in Phillipsburg, Kan., and passed away May 3, 2026, at Kinship Pointe in McCook, Neb., at the age of 86...
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    Lynda Kreutzer (5/4/26)
    HASTINGS, Neb. — Lynda L. Kreutzer passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Hastings, Neb...
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  • Editorial: Cinco de Mayo: History and myth (5/5/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    In the process of writing this column, the calendar often serves as a starting point. Our religious institutions do a fine job of preserving the meaning behind their high holy days, but many other...
  • Editorial: The rise of election month (5/1/26)1
    Mike O'Dell
    Who among us is old enough to remember what we once called “election day?” Think back. It may take some effort, but there was a time when we all went out and voted on the same day, and it almost had...
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Dental Hygienist, McCook, NE. Fill in or part-full time. $43-48/hr based on experience. Monthly bonus and benefits based on # of days. $2500 hire bonus for part-full time. 308-345-1510 email resume tobiasdental@gpcom.net
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Frenchman-Cambridge Irrigation District is accepting applications for a full-time Ditch Rider. Duties include operating canal checks, turnouts, and wasteways; regulating and measuring water deliveries; and performing maintenance on irrigation works. On-call hours may include nights and weekends. Heavy equipment experience preferred. CDL with Nebraska driver's license required. Will help with CDL if needed. Must lift 75 lbs. and pass CDL drug testing. Full benefits package including health and...
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