Stories from Thursday, July 20, 2023

McCOOK, Neb. — Heritage Hills Golf Course in McCook has long been revered as one of the top courses in the state of Nebraska. But recently, another of McCook’s golf courses has received significant recognition as one of the best of its kind: the Kelley Park Disc Golf course...

McCOOK, Neb. — Will a new 2023 Chiefs team shut out three foes, 68-0, like 2022? Can anyone top Beau Bednar’s eight touchdowns which led the Rams to a fifth-sixth grade championship? Bednar broke loose for two 61-yard TD runs, but how about Gus Smith rumbling 60 and 65 yards for Eagle scores?...

McCOOK, Neb. — Who knew players from Hawkeye, Cyclone, Gator and maybe even Gator country have gained football experience at Weiland Field? “We’ve had kiddos as far away as Florida play in the MFL,” McCook Football League director Joe Vetrovsky confirmed this morning. “They’re here visiting friends or relatives and are welcome to be part of it. We have a player from Iowa in the league this year.”...

INDIANOLA, Neb. - One of the downfalls of living in the country is the distance involved in driving to town. One must spend more money on fuel just to go to church, school, or the grocery store. Then of course there is the time involved in planning one’s trip, making all the errand stops and getting everything done before driving home...

One wag suggested that oil wells in Southwest Nebraska turned some so-so farmers into great farmers. Yes, oil revenue can help the bottom line, but if that land is actually farmed, it probably consumes more oil than it produces, and with the advent of the ethanol industry, the farming and energy industries are even more intertwined...

“It’s fair week.” How many times have you heard that line this week so far when asked someone how they are doing? How many times have you said it yourself to explain why you are so busy or aren’t available for a meeting? There have been very few conversations this week or even in previous weeks that have not included that sentence. ...

James C. Morris Dec. 25, 1966 - July 17, 2023 BARTLEY, Neb. - James C. Morris age 56 of Bartley, Neb. passed away at his home on July 17, 2023. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio on Dec. 25, 1966, to James E. and Suzanne (Friend) Morris. The family moved to Cambridge where Jim attended school before dropping out to move to Texas, then back to the area...

Gerald “Jerry” Toman July 14, 1937 - July 16, 2023 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Gerald “Jerry” Toman of North Platte, passed away at Great Plains Health on July 16, 2023, at the age of 86. Jerry was born to George and Audra Toman on July 14, 1937, in Omaha, where he grew up. After graduating from South High School in 1955, Jerry attended college in Colorado. He went to school in Ft. Collins then Colorado School of Banking in Boulder before moving to North Platte to work for Martin Reality...

Norma Faye (Fisher) Steele Feb. 24, 1929 - July 18, 2023 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Norma Faye (Fisher) Steele, age 94, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Tue., July 18, 2023, at the Elwood Care Center, Elwood, Neb. She was born on Feb. 24, 1929, to Loren and Anna (Buhler) Fisher of Edison, Neb. ...

Donald Roy High Aug. 13, 1938 - July 19, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Donald Roy High age 84, of Indianola, Neb. passed away at the Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. on July 19, 2023. He was born in McCook, on Aug. 13, 1938 to Roy and Edith (Parsons) High. He attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1957. He attended Milford Community College for one year...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook Community College broke bricks on the East Campus renovation project in the old Elks Building Wednesday afternoon. McCook Community College president Ryan Purdy said that the school was able to secure just over $9 million from the state's COVID allocations fund and allow the school to complete the renovations in just one phase...

McCOOK, Neb. — Following a brick-breaking ceremony celebrating the new East Campus of McCook Community College, Mid-Plains Community College governors approved more than $2.2 million in regular bills as well as nearly $200,000 for repairs, software and electronic signatures...

McCOOK, Neb. - Sometime in the 1970s, ladies of the Methodist Church in McCook thought up a brilliant fundraising idea to pair with the Methodist Food Booth at the Red Willow County Fair: they would bake pies in their homes and sell them by the slice as part of the booth...

McCOOK, Neb. — Latest results from the Heritage Hills Ladies Golf League going after low scores and top prizes Tuesday evening. Low scores Front nine Tracy Sis and Hailee Koetter. Back nine Fran Russell, Pod Frease, Jane Backer, Joanie Coleman and Bev Elliot...

The Ed Thomas YMCA is excited to announce that registration is now open for Fall Adult Co-ed Softball. Season begins the week of August 31 and will be played on Thursday evenings. Fee is $225 per team (15 person roster max). Additional $15 per non-member...

Christopher Lewis holds his prize as winner of the Pro Division of the Coyote Country Music Showdown Wednesday at the Red Willow County Fair. Others in the division included Janelle Irwin, Alyssa Stamm and Jeremiah Jorday. Jadyn Pohl was the winner of the 18 & under division, which also included Audrey Wilson, Khloe Weiss and Whitney Regelin; Moraya Cupp won the 19 & up division which also included Sheina Reagan, James Johnson, Steve & Mark and Malcom Hinze. ...