Stories from Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Cynthia Louise Quaduor Glasgow Dec. 8, 1960- June 3, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Cynthia Louise Quaduor Glasgow passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on Dec. 8, 1960 to Ed and Donna Quaduor of Indianola, Neb. Cindy enjoyed riding horses. She always found joy and laughter in all that she did. But most of all, Cindy loved her family and friends. She married Jim Glasgow and had two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah...

Jean Kirkus Feb. 25, 1932 - Sept. 20, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Jean Kirkus was born on Feb. 25, 1932 in Kimball, Neb. to Lee and Dorthy (Dean) Bradt. Jean attended school in Kimball, graduating from Kimball High School with the class of 1950. She went on to attend and graduate from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa...

Jack Ray Bishop Dec. 17, 1936 - Sept. 21, 2024. CULBERTSON, Neb. - Jack Ray Bishop, age 87, of Culbertson, Neb. passed away in North Platte, Neb. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Jack was born in Hayes Center, Neb. on Dec. 17, 1936, to Malissa Ellen (Bannister) and Leonard Frank Bishop. Jack attended school in Hayes Center and graduated in 1954. He also attended Emily Griffin Trade School in Denver, Colo...

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. – The Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) Board of Governors is set to hold a public property tax hearing on Wednesday at North Platte Community College’s North Campus. The meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m., will cover critical fiscal decisions required by law to fund the college’s operations for the upcoming year...

McCOOK, Neb.— At the Monday meeting of the Red Willow County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously approved a resolution clarifying that Red Willow County “is not, nor has it ever been a sanctuary county.” The resolution asserted that “the County of Red Willow in Nebraska does not have laws, ordinances, regulations, resolutions, policies or other practices that obstruct immigration enforcement and shield criminals from ICE.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook’s Heritage Days celebration proved to be a massive success, according to Chamber of Commerce Director Sarah Schneider. Reflecting on the event, Schneider expressed her gratitude for the hard work and dedication that brought the weekend to life...

McCook firefighters hose down a garage to prevent damage from a fishing boat that caught fire nearby Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene in the 900 block of East C in McCook at 2:27 p.m.

…And then there were three in Saturday’s Heritage Days Parade. Yes, three of Ford Motor Companies’ historic Model T’s, and all were the two door coupes. Two were 1927 models, the last year that they were built—the next version was the Model A. The third was of course, the 1925 Model T Coupe that Grannie Annie and this old guy has owned, with great pride, since 1953. Next year it will be celebrating its 100th birthday. I hope to live long enough to see it...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook finished a mega-volleyball week of seven matches with fourth place overall at Saturday’s Bison Invitational. The Bison conquered three Kansas teams earlier last week before sweeping Valentine during Saurday’s opening round. All tournament scores appear at right...