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Crashing cars can be a family bonding, learning activity
Crashing cars can be a family bonding, learning activity
Stacie Sandall - McCook Gazette
In McCook, a father, son and nephew turn preparing two demolition derby cars into a way to bond while learning welding, budgeting and communication skills.
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    McCook Gazette set to launch faster, feature-rich website for subscribers
    McCook Gazette is rolling out a faster, feature-rich website this month, with email-based login and a new e-edition format for subscribers, plus local support for access issues.
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    Crashing cars can be a family bonding, learning activity
    McCOOK, Neb. — Christian Conour of McCook, 14, tapped his cousin on the shoulder when asked who’s car he wanted to slam his Oldsmobile Alero into. “I hope your axle snaps,” replied his cousin,...
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    'Postcard from the Plains' mural greets visitors in McCook
    McCOOK, Neb. — Kim Johnson said she’s always loved wheat fields. “It’s just so Nebraskan to me,” she said. That, and the vast Nebraska sky, were the inspirations for the mural she recently completed...
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    Update on Sunday immigration action in McCook
    McCOOK, Neb. — Law enforcement activity not usually seen in McCook left people scratching their heads on Sunday. At least two unmarked out-of-state vehicles showed up downtown and multiple law...
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    MFL season kicks off tonight with four teams in action
    Just a final remember the McCook Football Legue 2026 season kicks off tonight with games set for 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Weiland Field. Fifth-sixth graders are in action with seventh-eighth grade teams playing their openers on Friday at those same times...
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    Clara Catherine Heumphreus (7/16/26)
    Clara Catherine Heumphreus Aug. 13, 1933 - July 10, 2026 DECATUR, Ala. — Clara Catherine Heumphreus passed away on July 10, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama at 92 years of age. Clara was born on Aug. 13,...
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    Gary Hinz McCOOK, Neb. — Gary Hinz, of McCook, passed away at his rural McCook home on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. He was 71 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may he...
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    Michael Joseph Augustyn Dec. 16, 1951 - July 3, 2026 PETERBOROUGH, N.H. — Michael Joseph Augustyn, 74, died of cardiac arrest in his Peterborough, New Hampshire home on July 3, 2026. He was beloved...
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    Leibrandt birthday (7/16/26)
    95th birthday The family of Lila Leibrandt is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on July 22, 2026. A lifelong resident of McCook, she worked for 23 years at JC Penney in McCook....
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    90th birthday The family of Dawn Callander of Grant, Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born in Alcester, S.D. in 1936. Cards of...
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    Lee birthday (7/7/26)
    92nd birthday The family of Gwen Lee of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 92nd birthday on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born in 1934. No one likes cards more than Gwen! Cards of...
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    James (Ed) Doak (7/14/26)
    James (Ed) Doak Aug. 7, 1937 - July 10, 2026 ALVA, Okla. — Funeral services for James (Ed) Doak will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Marshall Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Max Ridgway...
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    Steven Duane “Steve” Breinig (7/10/26)
    Steven Duane “Steve” Breinig Dec. 12, 1954 - July 7 2026 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Steven Duane “Steve” Breinig, 71, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. He was born in...
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    James “Jim” Nixon (7/9/26)
    James “Jim” Nixon BARTLEY, Neb. — James “Jim” Nixon, of Bartley, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. He was 89 years age. Cremation was...
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Chase County Treasurers Office in Imperial, NE is accepting applications for a part time office clerk. Job description includes but not limited to answering phones, filing and scanning. Must be able to have a flexible work schedule. Applications can be printed off from chasecounty.nebrasa.gov under the Treasurer's Office Tab or picked up in person. Applications will be accepted, in person or by email, until the position is filled. With questions call Rebecca at 308-882-7510 or email...
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DISPATCHER. City of McCook is accepting applications for a 911-Dispatcher for the McCook Police Department. Applicants should possess good written and oral communication skills, type at least 40 WPM, be organized and able to handle multi-task work. Successful applicants will need to pass a written exam, pre-employment drug screening and criminal history check. Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance benefits and employer match pension plan. Shift Work. Open until position filled. Obtain...
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