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Buffalo Commons: Canteen, connection and community
Buffalo Commons: Canteen, connection and community
Stacie Sandall
McCOOK, Neb. -- The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is in its 29th year of providing an experience of music, art and storytelling integration, and the much-awaited gathering seems to get better every year. This year, June 12 through 14, the festival will feature Grammy-award-winning musicians, well-known scholars and nationally...
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    Buffalo Commons: Old West cabaret to highlight Saturday events (5/29/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — Pastureland flows to the north and pastureland flows to the south — not to mention in the easterly and westerly directions. However, right here in the middle of McCook, the 29th annual...
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    Petition season in high gear (5/29/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - As the dust settles on the May 12 primary election, attention is beginning to shift toward Nebraska’s ballot initiative process. Twelve petitions are currently in circulation seeking...
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    SWNE Big Give organizations registration open June 1-30 (5/28/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - While the Southwest Nebraska Big Give is still more than five months away, plans are underway for the 11th annual one-day of giving on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. Non-profit organizations...
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    Buffalo Commons: Canteen, connection and community (5/28/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. — The Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival is in its 29th year of providing an experience of music, art and storytelling integration, and the much-awaited gathering seems to...
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    OXFORD, Ala. – McCook Community College’s record-setting softball season came to an end Thursday with a 5-0 elimination loss to No. 9 Eastern Florida State on the fourth day of the National Junior College Athletic Association D1 College World Series...
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    McCOOK, Neb. — Mark Carman, of McCook, passed away at his McCook home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026...
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    McCOOK, Neb. – Carla Louellen Thieben beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, gister, aunt and friend went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2026,...
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    Charles "Dick" Stitt (5/28/26)
    OMAHA, Neb. – Charles “Dick” Stitt, of McCook, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026,...
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Medicine Valley Public Schools has an opening for a full-time custodian, 12-month position with full benefits. Visit Employment Opportunities at www.mvraiders.org for more information, or call the MVPS Office at 308-367-4106.
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CITY OF MCCOOK, NEBRASKA is accepting applications and resumes (both required) for (1) one Detective in accordance with the McCook Civil Service Act. Written and oral exams required. Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and eligible for hire as per law. Minimum of thirty-six (36) months of full- time certified police officer required. Salary range: $26.61 - $38.11. 42-hour work week. Full benefit package including excellent health insurance and 13 paid holidays....
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CITY OF MCCOOK, NEBRASKA is accepting applications and resumes (both required) for (1) one Sergeant position in accordance with McCook Civil Service Act. A written exam and oral interview will be administered for applicants. Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and be eligible for hire as per law. A drug test will be required for applicants certified as eligible for hire by the McCook Civil Service Commission. A minimum of (2) two years of continuous law enforcement...
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CITY OF MCCOOK, NEBRASKA is accepting applications and resumes (both required) for Police Officers in accordance with McCook Civil Service Act. Written and oral exams will be administered for uncertified applicants. Certified applicants will participate in an oral exam. Applicants not Certified must be able to pass a TABE test, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical evaluation. A drug test will be required for applicants certified as eligible for hire by the McCook...
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