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McCook School Board reviews test scores, sets new goals
McCook School Board reviews  test scores, sets new goals
Joy Farr
McCOOK -- All members of the McCook School Board were present Monday evening as Superintendent Grant Norgaard delivered his annual report, highlighting district-wide academic performance and outlining next steps in the district's new five-year improvement cycle...
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    Good stewardship takes effort but reaps many rewards
    The word “money” can bring about a multitude of feelings based on your current situation, your family history, your childhood memories, certain life events or most likely, all of them in one tangled...
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    MHS student recognized by National Society
    ATLANTA, Ga. – The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Elisabeth Sandall-Sherwood from McCook, Neb, daughter of Stacie Sandall of McCook, has been selected to...
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    A friendship written by hand
    For a farm girl who grew up writing by candlelight, her memory is sharp, her voice steady, her stories precise. Arnez Gans can take you back to a two-story farmhouse in Octavia, Nebraska, where she...
  • Commissioners visited by legislative hopeful (2/10/26)
    The Red Willow County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Feb. 9, at the Red Willow County Courthouse, with the meeting called to order at 8:30 a.m. by the chair. All members were present....
  • Murman pitches expanded sales tax (2/10/26)1
  • McCook School Board reviews test scores, sets new goals (2/10/26)
  • City audit results positive (2/6/26)
  • One rod at a time: A McCook craftsman (2/5/26)
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  • McPherson: ‘This is a big year’ (2/3/26)
  • Coffee Talk spotlights Red Willow County’s UNL Extension Office (1/30/26)
  • First Tuesday to explore Costa Rica (1/29/26)
  • High stakes for young readers as Nebraska considers mandatory retention (1/29/26)1
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  • McCook girls win again! Other area scores Tuesday... (2/11/26)
  • Iowa university happy to snab Bison's all-time best catcher (2/10/26)
  • Bison makes a solid showing at first state bowling meet (2/10/26)
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    Theda Stanley (2/12/26)
    Theda Beth (Jones) Stanley, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 82. Theda Beth was born to John and Ruthella (Carter) Jones in McCook, Nebraska, on June...
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    Vica Kier (2/12/26)
    Vica Jean Kier, age 88 passed away surrounded by her family on February 9, 2026 at Dundy Co Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska. Jean was born July 28, 1937, in Dundy County to parents, Dan and Cynthia...
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    Brooklyn Becker (2/12/26)
    Brooklyn Faith Becker was born on December 4, 1996 and gained her angel wings on Thursday, February 5, 2026 due to complications from an infection. Brooklyn was born in Winnebago, Nebraska and came...
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  • Jean Lacey's 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Jean Lacey of McCook will celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. Her sons, Bill (wife Linda) and Tom (wife Susan) are requesting a card shower to bless and honor her. Cards...
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    Barbara Lyons 90th birthday (2/3/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Barbara Lyons of McCook will celebrate her birthday on Feb. 5. She was born Feb. 5, 1936. Family and friends extend their best wishes in honor of the occasion. Cards of congratulations...
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    Audrey Suiter 90th birthday (1/16/26)
    MCCOOK, Neb. — Audrey Suiter of McCook will celebrate her 90th birthday on January 28th, 2026. Cards of congratulations may be sent to Audrey Suiter, 916 East 7th St., McCook, Neb. 69001.
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    Alice Norman (2/12/26)
    Alice Estelle Norman, age 83, of Cambridge, NE passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home in Cambridge. Alice was born April 22, 1942 in McCook, NE to parents...
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    Robert Sitzman (2/10/26)
    Robert E. Sitzman, age 73, of Culbertson, NE passed on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Great Plains Hospital in North Platte, NE. Bob was born August 14, 1952, in McCook, NE to parents Henry “Curly”...
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    Darren Burns (2/10/26)
    Darren M. Burns, age 58, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE. Darren was born to parents Clearence and Patricia (Douds)...
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    The Nebraska High School Basketball All-State Project - Saluting 1982 (2/12/26)
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    Bison Days is about more than just jobs (2/5/26)
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  • Editorial: Witness or participant? (2/12/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    We have, thankfully, gone a few days without ugly headlines from Minneapolis, but they are not gone forever. The next chapter in Twin Cities saga will not unfold in the streets but in a courtroom....
  • Editorial: McCook Gazette welcomes the Sheridan Sentinel (2/6/26)2
    Mike O'Dell
    The McCook Gazette is pleased to welcome a new print customer this week, The Sheridan Sentinel of Hoxie, Kansas. Last month, Publisher Viktorija Briggs, office manager Rachel Farber and Lori...
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LIFEGUARDS- City of McCook is accepting applications for the 2026 season. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and hold a current First Aid Certificate; current CPR Certificate; and current Lifeguard Certificate. Applications will be accepted at the McCook City Office, 505 West C Street, McCook, NE or at apply@cityofmccook.com. EOE/AAE. All positions of employment with the City of McCook are subject to a Veterans' Preference and a pre-employment drug screening. ATTENTION APPLICANTS UNDER...
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POOL MANAGERS -ASSISTANT POOL MANAGERS - the City of McCook is accepting applications for the 2026 season. Applicants must be at least 19 years old and hold a current, or able to obtain by the start of the season, Pool Manager and Operator Certificate - classes are held through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Call 402-471-0903 to preregister now. A current First Aid Certificate; current CPR Certificate; and a current Lifeguard Training Certificate are desirable. Wage...
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SEASONAL LABORERS - PUBLIC WORKS and UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS The City of McCook is now accepting applications until all positions are filled for Seasonal Laborers for the Public Works Department. Job duties include mowing, watering, maintenance, and other duties as required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applications will be accepted at the McCook City Office, 505 West C, McCook, NE or via email at apply@cityofmccook.com. Positions open until filled. EOE/AAE. All positions of...
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