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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 Esports shines at NETA (5/7/26)
    KEARNEY, Neb. - As educators, administrators, and tech professionals from around the state gathered in Kearney for the annual Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) conference, 38 teams...
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    Recalling steam, speed and stories (5/7/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — In McCook, lifelong resident John Hubert is known as a longtime businessman, a reliable staple in community life and the man at the wheel of the old fire engine in the Heritage Days...
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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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  • 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
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    Indians start World Series return quest at home this week
    McCOOK, Neb. — For the second straight year, the McCook Community College softball team will host the Region IX post-season tournament after winning the regular-season Region IX Championship. The six-team double-tournament begins with three games Thursday...
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    Donald Joseph Kometscher (5/7/26)
    Donald Joseph Kometscher McCOOK, Neb. - Donald Joseph Kometscher, age 86, of Omaha, Neb. passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at St. Joseph Villa in Omaha. Memorial contributions are suggested to the...
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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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    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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    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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  • 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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