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William J. 'Bill' Lawless
(Obituary ~ 02/15/16)
William J. 'Bill' Lawless Dec. 30, 1933 - Feb. 13, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- William J. "Bill" Lawless, age 82, of Palisade, Nebraska, passed away Feb. 13, 2016, at the Hillcrest Nursing home in McCook. He was born near Palisade in Hitchcock county on Dec. 30, 1933, to John and Bessie (Brown) Lawless. Bill attended and graduated from Palisade High School in 1952. He went to Kearney State Teachers College for one year... -
Cynthia J. Fowler
(Obituary ~ 02/15/16)
Cynthia J. Fowler May 27, 1951 - Feb. 14, 2016 OBERLIN, Kan. -- Cynthia J. Fowler, 64, died Sunday (Feb. 14, 2016), at yhe University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born May 27, 1951, in Colby, Kansas, to Robert and Shirley (Wilson) Arnold. She grew up in Colby and graduated from Colby High School in 1969...
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Florence Lenore Kring
(Obituary ~ 02/15/16)
Florence Lenore Kring Oct. 9, 1926 - Feb. 12, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Florence Lenore Kring, 89, died Friday (Feb. 12, 2016), at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Services are pending with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home in McCook.
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Employee of the year
(Community News ~ 02/15/16)
Kyle Rollenhagen, right, was recognized by Quality Irrigation-McCook as its 2015 Employee of the Year. Presenting the award to Rollenhagen is Al Dunworth, manager of the facility. Dunworth said, "Kyle truly exemplifies what we are looking for when it comes to commitment to learning and dedication to the customer needs. ... -
Traveling south? Take some extra precautions this year
(Editorial ~ 02/15/16)
It's hard to feel sorry for someone who lives in Hawaii, but we understand their anxiety over mosquito-borne illnesses. Besides, some of us might like to visit the 50th state in the near future. Hawaii Gov. David Ige has declared a state of emergency over a dengue fever outbreak on the Big Island, where there have been 250 confirmed cases, as well as the approaching Zika virus...
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The great battles of World War II -- Iowa Jima
(Column ~ 02/15/16)
After the Battle of Midway, by February, 1945, General McArthur's and Admiral Nimitz's plan of island hopping, to gain control of the Pacific, in route to an invasion of Japan, was proceeding in a positive manner. The methodical capture of the Philippine Islands, the Solomon Islands, the Caroline Islands, the Marianas was working, though the Japanese Army and Navy, fiercely resisted at every little island. ...
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City manager responds
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/16)
I am writing in response to the February 9, 2016 opinion piece titled "A Variety of Thoughts," authored by Dick Trail. I have found Dick's writings to be divisive and I do not want to contribute to such negativity. However, I am not the type of person who will allow half-truths or untruths to go unchecked. As such, I would like to address three particulars from his article...
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20 degrees, more or less
(Local News ~ 02/15/16)
Oh, the difference 20 degrees can make. On Saturday in McCook, Girls Scout cookie sales people, from left, Caitlyn Adams, Haylee Adams and Rachel Moore said, "We're freezing!" in 28 degrees and a cold wind. On Sunday, Julian and Carlos Mar could play soccer outside without coats in 48 degrees and sunshine. Temperatures this week will only improve, with 70 degrees predicted on Friday... -
Dundy County Stratton senior named Presidential Scholars candidate
(Local News ~ 02/15/16)
BENKELMAN, Neb. -- Nicole Kent, a graduating senior at Dundy County Stratton High School, has been named a Career and Technical Education candidate as part of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Nicole is the daughter of Barb and Jim Kent of Benkelman... -
Incumbent filing deadline Tuesday
(Local News ~ 02/15/16)
McCOOK, Neb. -- The filing deadline for public office incumbents seeking reelection on the May ballot is close of business tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 16. Non-incumbents have until March 1. The 2016 Nebraska statewide Primary Election Day is May 10 and the General Election Day is Nov. 8...
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Lois Jean Hamilton
(Obituary ~ 02/15/16)
Lois Jean Hamilton Nov. 1, 1934 - Feb. 15, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Lois Jean Hamilton, age 81, passed away Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Community Hospital of McCook. Lois was born Nov. 1, 1934, to Alfred and Effie Marie (Blake) Cheney in Indianola, Nebraska... -
Ruth Elaine Ward
(Obituary ~ 02/15/16)
Ruth Elaine Ward Aug. 6, 1932 - Feb. 13, 2016 McCOOK, Neb. -- Ruth Elaine Ward, age 83, passed away while visiting her cousin, Carl Kittle on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ruth was born in Palisade, Nebraska, on Aug. 6, 1932, to George F. and Bertha Mae Kittle Peterson. She graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1950... -
Color day royalty
(Local News ~ 02/15/16)
Color Day royalty at McCook High school included, from left, Courtney Leitner, Corinne Bortner, Tiara Schmidt, Travis Wallen and Joe Schlater. Junior attendants are Jaqi Clapper and Briscoe Garcia. Not pictured in Stephen Hoffman. (Steve Kodad/McCook Gazette)...
