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Sports complex improves fan experience with better restrooms, game visibility
Sports complex improves fan experience with better restrooms, game visibility
Stacie Sandall - McCook Gazette
McCOOK, Neb. — Besides a beautiful expected 800 percent increase in ladies’ restroom stalls, the new Gerald L. Walters Sports Complex is set to provide some other free-flowing ideas rarely seen before for McCook softball, baseball and soccer fans such as:
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    Sports complex improves fan experience with better restrooms, game visibility
    McCOOK, Neb. — Besides a beautiful expected 800 percent increase in ladies’ restroom stalls, the new Gerald L. Walters Sports Complex is set to provide some other free-flowing ideas rarely seen...
  • McCook wins hefty EPA grant to clean up abandoned sites
    McCOOK, Neb. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $4.5 million in Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment and Cleanup (MAC) grants to accelerate the cleanup of polluted sites...
  • McCook recognized by Nebraska Economic Development for leadership
    LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has recognized the City of McCook for its leadership in a statewide program to support industrial and community development...
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    McCook boot shop defeats odds, deemed biggest supplier in area
    McCOOK, Neb. — The world was in the throes of a pandemic, but Dick and Janet Haag of Indianola believed in what they wanted to do so much that they took the chance and opened a brand new store in a...
  • Hearing for McCook man’s alleged drug sale postponed
  • McCook Fire Department urges fireworks caution
  • McCook YMCA relocates fitness center, urges caution
  • Improved telecom for Lebanon, area
  • Multi-million dollar ‘Taj Mahal of McCook’ headed this way (6/23/26)
  • County commission debates funding priorities, opening of time capsule (6/23/26)
  • Flooding, power outages reported in Stratton area on Saturday (6/23/26)
  • Pretrial hearing set in prostitution case (6/23/26)
  • Man sentenced in store burglary (6/23/26)
  • Gym raises funds for MHS powerlifters (6/23/26)
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  • Wild West volleyball all-stars take over Graff Sunday (6/24/26)
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  • Bison tennis camps cap another smashing summer run (6/23/26)
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    Patricia “Pat” Ann (Rogers) Schmid (6/25/26)
    Patricia “Pat” Ann (Rogers) Schmid March 2, 1935 - June 23, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Patricia “Pat” Ann (Rogers) Schmid, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Community Hospital...
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    Harry “Don” Wolfe, Jr. (6/25/26)
    Harry “Don” Wolfe, Jr. July 30, 1952 - June 20, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Harry “Don” Wolfe, Jr., 73, of McCook, formerly of Overton, Nebraska, passed away on June 20, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical...
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    Benny Trosper (6/23/26)
    Benny Trosper McCOOK, Neb. — Benny Trosper, 62, of McCook, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 17, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled...
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    Garretson anniversary (6/19/26)
    70th anniversary Stan and Ellen Garretson are joyfully celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. They were married July 15, 1956 at the First Christian Church in Othello, Washington. They will...
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    60th wedding anniversary (6/9/26)
    Bob and Connie Olsen of McCook, Neb., are holding a card shower for their 60th wedding anniversary. The couple wed June 12, 1966, and were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and a new...
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    60th Anniversary (6/4/26)
    Dewey and Carla (Miller) Teel, Neligh, Ne., will be holding a card shower
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    Thomas Dean Arden (6/23/26)
    Thomas Dean Arden April 6, 1975 - June 17, 2026 HERNDON, Kan. — Thomas Dean Arden, of Herndon, tragically passed away north of McCook, Nebraska, on June 17, 2026, at the age of 51. Thomas was born in...
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    Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman (6/23/26)
    Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman April 21, 1997 - March 18, 2026 ST. GEORGE, Kan. — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Scott (Eddy) Peterman, a beloved father, friend, and...
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    Lonnie Joseph Anderson (6/23/26)
    Lonnie Joseph Anderson March 14, 1941- June 20, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. — Lonnie Joseph Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Born on March 14, 1941 to Roy and Alvena (Bruhn), Lonnie lived...
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  • Editorial: OPINION: An update about the Gazette (6/9/26)
    Readers will notice some familiar names help-ing strengthen the McCook Gazette in the weeks ahead. Lorri Sughroue, a longtime Gazette reporter, is returning as a general assignment and feature...
  • Editorial: OPINION - See you at Buffalo Commons Storytelling and Music Festival (6/5/26)
    McCook residents do not have to leave town to find a good show, hear great music, enjoy a meal, take in art, learn some history or give children something memorable to do. They can find...
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Sale Date: Sat. July 11 Time: 10:00 am Person having sale: Dave & Lori Clough Location: 4-H Building, Red Willow Fairgrounds, McCook, NE Main items for sale: Household, Misc Items, Tools & Related, John Dere 4052M, Husqvarna Zero Turn Mower, 2023 4 Wheel Car Trailer, Briggs & Stratton EX675 High Wheeled DR Trimmer, Husqvarna 24CF 52LS Riding Lawn Mower, Many other items too numerous to mention. Auctioneer Co. Youngs Auction Service See Big Nickel: 6/25/26
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