Stories from Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Grannie Annie and the old guy went for a little ride to check out the activity of McCook’s new housing development now named North Pointe Addition. So sorry that I missed the ribbon cutting by the City staff and McCook Economic Development Corporation. It looks like Amanda Engell is making a positive impact on our community...

McCOOK, Neb. - McCook Public Schools will be hosting the annual HAL (High Ability Learners) showcase on Wednesday, May 1 in the Junior High School cafeteria from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. The HAL showcase provides teachers and students an opportunity to display and share some of the work and projects our students have created...

McCOOK, Neb. — Excitement has been building for two years about an outdoor movie theater that was conceived, researched and created by a McCook youth group. With the screen now in place and the projector up and running, “Cars Under the Stars” is set for its first showing Saturday, May 4, at 9 p.m. at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds...

McCOOK Neb.- At Garden Thyme Greenhouse, the seasons come alive through vibrant offerings, ranging from Spring blooms to Fall foliage and festive Christmas delights. Nicole Siebrandt’s dedication shines through in the events and workshops she orchestrates, with popular attractions like greens workshops and DIY wreath-making sessions drawing crowds year-round...

Wyona Violet Shackelford March 3, 1934 - April 24, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - Wyona Violet Shackelford, age 90, of Trenton, Neb., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook with family by her side. She was born in Culbertson, Neb. on March 3, 1934, to Clyde and Irene (Isaac) Matson. Wyona attended and graduated from Trenton High School in 1952. While in high school she was a waitress at the Trenton Cafe. That is where she met the love of her life, Dean Shackelford...

Harvey Paul Steier June 9, 1944 - April 25, 2024 ATWOOD, Kan. - Harvey Paul Steier, age 79 passed away after a short battle with cancer on April 25, 2024, in Atwood, Kan. Harvey was born June 9, 1944, in Oberlin, Kan. He met his wife Cheryl Frecks at Cheryl’s birthday party in McCook, Neb. Harvey married Cheryl on Oct. 25, 1965, and they started their life together in Oberlin, Kan. They had one daughter, Melinda Gooch and one son, Shawn Steier...

Dale Robert Anderson Dec. 12, 1956 - April 13, 2024 PITTSBURG, PA - Dale Robert Anderson, 67 years of age, entered Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior in eternal joy, on April 13, 2024, in Pittsburg, PA. Dale was born on Dec. 12, 1956, to Dale and Velma Anderson in Hastings, Neb., the second of four children and their first son. ...

Theresa Rose Leitner Chvatal March 2, 1937 - April 27, 2024 ATWOOD, Kan. - Theresa Rose Leitner Chvatal, age 87, passed away peacefully at Rawlins County Health Center on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born on March 2, 1937, in Herndon, Kan., to Joseph S. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Community College baseball team split a pair of games against Western Nebraska Monday but remain in second place in the Region IX standings heading into the final week of the regular season. MCC won the first game 9-1 and lost the second game 15-4...

McCOOK, Neb. — A 33-0 weekend through four opponents only made McCook coach Matt Wiemers more eager for practice on Monday. “I have to really push them,” Wiemers proclaimed after missing some matches due to illness. The Bison were still pictures of success throughout their dual sweeps of Scottsbluff and Gering Friday followed by a Bison Invitational title on Saturday...