Stories from Thursday, August 6, 2020

McCOOK, Neb. — The two days of Go-Kart racing clearly zoomed to success at McCook Mini-Speedway as promoter Starla Werkmeister offered this report: “We were blown away with the turn out for our first two-day show! With Kyle and I being first year promoters, we really had no idea what to expect...

Lois E. Jones March 29, 1925 Aug. 3, 2020 GRANT, Neb. — Lois E. Jones, 95, of Grant, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Community Hospital in McCook  Lois was born March 29, 1925, in Grant to Lawrence and Florence (Mickels) Larsen. She graduated from Perkins County High School. ...

90th birthday The family of Frances Warner of Lebanon, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Aug. 10. She farmed with her husband, Neal, who has since passed away. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 134 North Center Ave., Lebanon, NE 69036...

Check out the full Big Ten schedule below with Nebraska games and just-for-fun predicted results from a Gazette nerd with too much time today: Week 1 (Sept. 5) Thursday, Sept. 3: Indiana at Wisconsin (Friday, Sept. 4) Maryland at Iowa; Minnesota at Michigan State; Nebraska at Rutgers; Northwestern at Penn State; Purdue at Michigan...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Heritage Hills Ladies League continued its season with a “Two Holes You Hate, Take A Par” event Tuesday evening. Low scores A team: Nikki Frease and Justine Hager — 35. B team: Naomi Olson, Tyler Loop, Bev Elliott and Vicki Malleck — 37...

RIVERSIDE, Iowa — Noah Hofman rolled along to lower and lower scores throughout his top four finish at the 87th annual Iowa Open PGA tournament last weekend. Hofman shot 66 on the par-72 Blue Top Ridge golf course which was second behind only an eight-under from Tim O’Neal of Savannah, Ga...

McCOOK, Neb. — Weather permitting, a cold milling project will begin August 17 of US‑6, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Cold milling is a process of removing deteriorated asphalt in preparation of placing a chip seal to improve the roadway surface and drivability...

McCOOK, Neb. —Thanks to a local couple, it will now be easier to access a popular outdoor venue in Kelley Park. Dave and Lucy Lines of McCook funded a concrete path down to Bolles Canyon in Kelley Park, along with a covered gazebo. The site is a popular location for weddings and other events...

Senior Center opening on hold New Keystone office space available for remote workers lorri sughroue Associate Editor McCOOK, Neb. — Any plans to open the city’s Heritage Senior Center, shut down since March because of coronavirus, have been put on hold...

McCOOK, Neb. — Libraries are not just for books anymore but a place for people young and old to access technology. And a $500,000 endowment will fund a new technology center at the McCook Public Library to help with that. On Monday night, The McCook City Council formally approved the Birdella Nelson Technology Center that will be located at the McCook Public Library. The endowment comes from McCook native and former Nebraska governor and U.S. senator, Ben Nelson...

McCOOK, Neb. —— McCook High School registration is Aug 10 - Aug 13 Dates and times include 7 am–2pm   &   4-7 pm Monday, Aug. 10th for Seniors; Tuesday, Aug. 11   for Juniors; Wednesday, Aug. 12 for Sophomores; Thursday, Aug. 13  for Freshmen   Students should have received registration packets in the mail by now or very soon. ...

Learning, growing right here at home If you would’ve asked me back in March what I was going to be doing for the summer of 2020, coming home to McCook was not at the top of my list. It was not that I didn’t love McCook or enjoy being here but rather I was making plans and looking at opportunities elsewhere. Just like the rest of the college students in this country, COVID-19 had other plans in mind...