Stories from Thursday, March 3, 2022

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Morningside University senior Haley Potthoff likes to work on her baking and cooking skills during her spare time. While still in the formative stages of both life skills, Haley can whip up a batch of cinnamon rolls and coffee cake with the best of them...

While we don’t know what the rest of 2022 will hold, we can only hope that McCook is as successful as it was in 1922. Or even the 1920s in general. What was so great about the 1920s and 1922 specifically? In 1922, the Keystone Hotel was completed. Now known as the Keystone Business Center, the six-story building came to be because of the can-do spirit of the time. ...

The family of Harlan Williams of Trenton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, March 4, 2022. He is originally of Culbertson Neb., and graduated from McCook High School in 1961. He’s married to Gail Williams and has 5 children, 9 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and two more great-grandchildren on the way. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 71439 Road 364, Trenton, NE 69044...

Roger Zink Jan. 6, 1939 - Feb. 26, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Roger Zink, 83, a lifetime resident of Indianola, Neb., passed away on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2022 at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege, Neb. He was born to Aulis Jay and Mildred Faye (Meyers) Zink on January 6, 1939 in McCook. ...

Dennis Victor Chipman Feb. 28, 1947 - Mar. 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Dennis Victor Chipman, 75, of McCook, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Dennis was born February 28, 1947, in Seward, Neb., son of Dr. Dallas Chipman, DVM, and Muriel (Roper) Richeson. ...

Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton Aug. 19, 1952 - Feb. 9, 2022 DENVER, Colo — Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton, 69, died Feb 9, 2022. He was born Aug. 19, 1952, to Ralph Myrl Burton and Joy Mae Arendell Mike graduated from Bartley High School in 1971.  In 1990, Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill...

Mary (Gergen) Wellman Sept. 14, 1949 - Feb. 28, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb — Mary (Gergen) Wellman of Lincoln passed away Feb. 28, 2022. She was born in Nebraska City, Neb., on Sept. 14, 1949, to Irwin and Rita (Volkmer) Gergen. Mary graduated from Syracuse Dunbar High School in 1967. ...

Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins Aug. 1, 1945 - Feb. 28, 2022 NORTON, Kan. — At just past 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, with her husband by her side, Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins crossed over to her heavenly home. She was born Aug. 1, 1945, in Norton. She grew up just outside Precept, Neb., and attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade before the family moved to Norton so Marilyn could attend high school...

Stephen Edward Martin McCOOK, Neb. —Mr. Stephen Edward Martin, age 78, of McCook, Neb. passed away at his home in McCook on February 28, 2022. Services are pending and will be announced when information becomes available. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...

McCOOK, Neb. – Gov. Ricketts told a gathering in McCook Friday that Nebraska came through the pandemic in very solid economic condition, in part because of the balanced approach taken to combat the virus. While Nebraska’s low unemployment rate at 1.7% creates challenges for employers, there are undeniable opportunities available for people coming to Nebraska looking for careers...

BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Kathy Wilmot of Beaver City has announced her candidacy for District 7 Board of Regents. District 7 is comprised of the western 45 counties of Nebraska, reaching from the Colorado/Wyoming line to the eastern edges of Holt and Harlan counties...

McCOOK, Neb. – Personnel issues dominated much of Monday’s Red Willow County Commissioners meeting, starting with a presentation from a firm that could help resolve some of the concerns. Chad Thies and Jordan Arndt of Zelle Human Resources discussed the possibility of having their consulting firm help the county with human resources support. ...

Fish Fry Fridays begins this Friday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in McCook, 309 East 9th, starting at 5 p.m. All you can eat, with carry out available. Baked,beer batter,and Cajun fish, along with potatoes cole slaw,and dessert. Pizza and Mac and cheese are also available. For more information call Bob Burns at 308.340.8837...

SUMNER, Neb. — Teresa Ibach of Sumner announced this week she is seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature in the newly aligned Legislative District 44 which will be vacated by term-limited Senator Dan Hughes of Venango. District 44 includes Gosper, Hayes, Dundy, Frontier, Hitchcock, Chase, Dawson and a portion of Perkins Counties. Ibach filed her candidate paperwork with the Secretary of State earlier this week...

Men’s Major Maris General Const. 156-84 Stockman’s Feed 149.5-89.5 TJ’s Family Fun 137.5-102.5 Fullmomentum 134.5-105.5 Diamond Vogel 124-116 Five Loners 122.5-117.5 Deveny Motors 112.5-127.5 Burton Well Drilling 105-134 Glass Express 79.5-159.5...

The McCook Community College baseball team opened the home portion of the schedule Wednesday but lost twice to Northeast Community College, 15-5, 9-4. “It was just a tough day all the way around,” said MCC Coach Jon Olsen. The Hawks posted big innings in both games to break up close contests. NCC snapped a 2-2 tie in Game 1 with a five-run fifth inning and added five more in the sixth. In Game 2 the Hawks scored six of their nine runs in the fourth inning and hit four home runs in the game...

LEXINGTON, Neb. — Despite nine made three-pointers, Medicine Valley saw Shelton’s solid shooting overall lead to a 59-48 Bulldogs win in Tuesday’s D1-5 district title game. The Raiders (19-5 record) fell one win short of D-1 state for a second consecutive season. They lost to eventual state champ Falls City Sacred Heart during last year’s district finals...

McCOOK, Neb. — All the McCook High girls’ leaders from their Class B district finalist season. Points per game: Shawna Wilkinson 13.4, Peyton Doucet 8.7, Sierra Kotschwar 6.4. Rebounds per game: Sierra Kotschwar 5.5, Shawna Wilkinson 4.3, Peyton Doucet 3.3. Assists per game: Peyton Doucet 3.2, Ainsley Taylor 2.1, Shawna Wilkinson 1.8. Steals per game: Peyton Doucet 3.9, Ainsley Taylor 2.0...

McCOOK, Neb. – Red Willow County Republican voters will be asked to choose a Republican candidate for Sheriff on May 10. The candidates are Dalton Downing, Bill Watts, and Kevin Darling. The winner of the Republican primary will move on to the November general election and run against Jaeden Carter, who filed as a Libertarian...

KEARNEY, Neb. — Without a doubt, DC-S stepped up and stood for “Defensive Crushing Souls” of opponents Tuesday night. How else could Dundy County-Stratton score its lowest point total all season — and still reach the No. 1 goal of all these senior boys since third grade?...

LINCOLN, Neb. — Dundy County-Stratton’s boys really should not feel far from home when D-1 state tournament play tips off Monday at Lincoln North Star High School. The No. 2-seed Tigers (23-3) will take on No. 7 Mead (16-10) at 1:30 p.m. in their first state basketball since 2017...