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Night on the Hill raises funds for Hillcrest Foundation
Night on the Hill raises funds for Hillcrest Foundation
Joy Farr
McCOOK, Neb. - Valentine's evening, the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation hosted a fundraising event at the City Auditorium, inviting local businesses to join them for a "Night on the Hill" complete with dinner, drinks, and dueling pianos. Fun Pianos--a professional traveling dueling pianos company known for "playing popular music to generate...
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    McCOOK, Neb. - It was a short night in the City Council chambers as the McCook City Council met Monday evening. Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order with all members present. No recognitions or...
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    Night on the Hill raises funds for Hillcrest Foundation
    McCOOK, Neb. - Valentine’s evening, the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation hosted a fundraising event at the City Auditorium, inviting local businesses to join them for a “Night on the Hill” complete...
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    McCook DAR celebrates heritage (2/13/26)
    McCOOK, Neb. - As the country’s Semiquincentennial nears, McCook’s chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is considering whether or not to put on a shindig to celebrate. Incoming...
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    FFA labor auction raises funds, community spirit (2/13/26)
    TRENTON, Neb. - Students, their families, and community members gathered at Hitchcock County High School in Trenton last night to take part in a time‑honored tradition: the FFA labor auction....
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    HASTINGS, Neb. - Expectations have risen at each swim meet for the McCook boys this season, despite not having a home pool, and the Greater Nebraska Athletic Conference meet on Saturday, Feb. 14 was no different. The Bison were aiming for their first conference championship but came up just a bit short and ended up as runner-up at the nine-team meet, finishing just behind Lincoln’s Pius X, 232 to 217...
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    Donald Neel (2/17/26)
    McCOOK Neb. — Donald Harvey Neel passed away at his home north of McCook on Monday, February 16, 2026. He was 67 years of age. Don was born on March 16, 1958 to Stanley E. and Margaret D. (Barber)...
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    John Peterson (2/17/26)
    ELWOOD, Neb. — John Frank Peterson, age 63, of Elwood, NE passed away at his home in Elwood on Monday, February 16, 2026. John was born March 14, 1962 in McCook, NE to parents Alfred Frank and Ethel...
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    Russell Carpender (2/17/26)
    McCOOK Neb. — Russell Lynn Carpenter, a beloved father and husband, passed away at Community Hospital in McCook, NE on February 14, 2026, at the age of 57. On October 26, 1968, Rodney and Thelma...
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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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    Rex Messersmith (2/17/26)
    McCOOK Neb. — Rex Leon Messersmith, age 67, of McCook, NE passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Rex was born November 11, 1958 in McCook to parents Leland I and Gloria M...
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    Edward Kester (2/17/26)
    KEARNEY Neb. — Edward LeRoy Kester, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 11 in Kearney at 87 years. He was born in Guthrie, Oklahoma on June 8, 1938,...
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    Eunice Miller (2/17/26)
    ELWOOD Neb. — Eunice I. Miller, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by love and memories of a life well lived at Elwood Care Center, Elwood, NE. Eunice was born on...
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  • Editorial: Our forgotten presidents (2/13/26)
    Mike O'Dell
    As we approach Presidents’ Day, we can expect to see a familiar parade of images—Abraham Lincoln, the occasional John F. Kennedy and, above all, George Washington. We were probably taught that...
  • 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....
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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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Southwest Public Power District has an opening for the position of Journeyman or Apprentice power line worker. Duties include, but are not limited to, maintenance and construction of overhead and underground distribution and sub-transmission facilities. The District operating hours are a compressed work schedule with every other Friday off. After-hours and on-call duty are required. This position requires heavy lifting, pole climbing, and other strenuous activity and working well with other...
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