City of McCook

McCOOK, Neb. — City officials are working with a court-appointed trustee to ensure vital air service continues despite the bankruptcy of the fixed-base operator at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport. City Manage Nate Schneider said personnel are in place to begin providing fuel and other essential services as soon as the trustee gives the go ahead...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council approved the first of three readings of an ordinance amending three ordinances related to dangerous dogs during the Nov. 18 McCook City Council meeting. The revised ordinances include Section 90.33 concerning dangerous dogs and hybrid animals, Section 90.36 regarding the confiscation of such animals, and Section 90.45, which addresses the impoundment of animals without immunization tags...

McCOOK, Neb. (Oct. 26, 2024) - Mild weather brought more than 100 children and adults to Norris Avenue Saturday morning for the McCook Gazette’s annual Halloween Parade.

McCOOK, Neb. — Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle accident south of McCook on Highway 83 about 10:10 a.m. Wednesday. The accident, which blocked traffic in both directions, involved four vehicles, including a van and a semi-truck carrying distiller’s grain, was south of McCook on U.S. 83, about 7 miles north of the Kansas border...

McCOOK, Neb.— The McCook City Council plans a special meeting at 8 a.m. Friday to approve a Request for Qualifications for the design, preparation of construction documents, bid and to oversee the construction of the McCook Sports Complex. The date nd time to receive the proposals is no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14...

McCOOK Neb. - Mayor Linda Taylor honored two community members with plaques recognizing their dedicated service at the opening of the McCook City Council meeting. Dick Trail was acknowledged for his 11 years on the Airport Advisory Board. Mayor Taylor expressed her gratitude, stating, “We truly appreciate everything you’ve done for our community. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Walters property, a prime 127-acre parcel on the outskirts of McCook, is poised to undergo a significant transformation that promises to elevate the area's recreational and commercial landscape. Local officials have been enthusiastic about this site’s potential, which offers a strategic location and diverse development opportunities...

McCOOK, Neb. — At the McCook City Council’s regular meeting Monday, key agenda items include a public hearing on the voluntary annexation of land for sports fields, homes, and businesses, located on the northwest edge of McCook in Red Willow County...

Morning drivers witnessed an unusual sight on a cool Sunday morning as a house was moved from 409 West 1st Street to 71823 Road 386. The move comes as Community Hospital makes way for the construction of a new 12-plex apartment building.

McCOOK, Neb. - A new business is making its mark at the southwest corner of B Street and Norris Avenue. Generation V, founded by Sarah Linden, recently opened its doors, offering a wide range of vaping products and alternatives. The idea for Generation V was born in 2013, inspired by Linden’s loss: her grandmother’s battle with lung cancer...

McCOOK, Neb. — BSB, contractors for the project, will be completing the water main project on South Street on Friday, according to a release from the City of McCook The work will result in intermittent water outages along South Street from U.S. 83 to South Ninth, South Seventh, South Eighth and South Second and South Third...

McCOOK, Neb. — The city closed on property for a sports complex, housing, and commercial development, and a committee to oversee the details of the sports complex has been selected. At Monday night’s meeting, City Manager Nate Schneider announced that the purchase was completed on Oct. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Financial decisions will take center stage at the McCook City Council meeting Monday as the council reviews property tax requests for the upcoming fiscal year, considers amendments to solid waste collection and sewer rates, and evaluates funding for a local fundraising event...

McCOOK, Neb. – Longtime chairman of the McCook Airport Advisory Board, Dick Trail, announced his resignation during a regular meeting Monday, citing age as a factor. “The mayor came to me and asked me to resign this position. It was something I’ve been thinking about because advancing age has kind of set me back once in a while, so as of tomorrow, the first day of October, I’ll no longer be on the Airport Advisory Board.”...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council plans a special meeting 12:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider a request to move a house out of town. Rose Weskamp has applied to move a house owned by Michael and Linda Nielsen from 409 W. First to 71823 Road 386. The lot is being cleared for an apartment building...

McCOOK,Neb.— The City of McCook has confirmed that street resurfacing work on West "Q" Street, between West 3rd and West 5th Streets, will begin on Monday, Sept. 30. Shelco Construction, the contractor for the project, will carry out the work, with crews working from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each school day to minimize disruption to McCook Elementary School traffic...

I received a notice of a proposed tax increase (PINK POSTCARD) in the recent mail. Upon inspection, I found it listed 2023 Taxes on my home of $568.50 and 2024 taxes Estimated at $568.50, or no change from 2023.

All of my kids ride bicycles, some more than others, which means different skill levels. Most of my kids have ridden every mile across Iowa, among thousands of other bikers, so are very agile and experienced on a bike.

…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. – This fall, the City of McCook will continue its efforts to enhance the west entrance to the city by planting 10 new trees, thanks to the “Ten Free Trees” program, a partnership between the Nebraska Forest Service and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum...

McCOOK, Neb. — In a mandated public hearing on Tuesday night, City Manager Nate Schneider presented the city of McCook’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget and the city’s rationale for the recently approved property tax increase. The request totals $2,593,593.14, reflecting a 6% increase in assessed property values and a proposed tax rate of 44 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The new request marks a 29% overall budget increase compared to the previous year...

McCOOK Neb. - The McCook City Council approved the fiscal year 2024-25 budget on its third and final reading and the second of three readings to increase water and sewer rates. West Central Nebraska Development District, Erica Bush presented on nuisance properties at the meeting Monday, at McCook City Council...

McCOOK, Neb. At Monday evening’s regular meeting, the McCook Planning Commission discussed potential regulations for “shouses,” a hybrid structure that combines a shop or workspace with a residence under one roof. Shouses, a blend of “shop” and “house,” typically feature open-concept living areas alongside large garage or workshop spaces, making them appealing to individuals in trades like mechanics or woodworking. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will meet on Monday, Sept. 16 with a packed agenda that includes budget considerations for the upcoming fiscal year. Among the highlights is Erica Bush's presentation on nuisance properties, which will include recommendations for abatement and rescinding prior declarations...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook is alerting residents after a prairie rattlesnake was discovered on Thursday, September 12th. Local resident Ryan Davis found the snake on his property, located at 1305 West 13th Street. Davis was able to kill the rattlesnake and immediately notified city officials...

McCOOK Neb. — The discussion at the Sept. 03, 2024, McCook City Council centered around the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. Key highlights included: • A property tax rate proposal of 44 cents per $100 of valuation. • Addressing wage disparities with a planned 3% increase to comply with the Industrial Relations Act...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will conduct a public hearing Tuesday night to finalize an $84 million operating budget for fiscal year 2024/2025, which includes proposed rate hikes for water, sewer, and solid waste services to address inflation and future infrastructure improvements...

McCOOK, Neb. — To encourage open dialogue, the McCook Gazette hosts Coffee Talk on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Ember’s Bakery & Cafe. The Aug. 28, 2024, guest was McCook City Manager Nate Schneider. Schneider, who has been in his position for 10 years, reflected on his time in the role and laid out the priorities and challenges that lie ahead for the city...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook City Fire Chief Marc Harpham has been a part of the firefighting community for over thirty years. His journey began in 1990 when he joined as a full-time firefighter, and he eventually earned the position of Fire Chief in 2001...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook has confirmed that Shelco Construction will commence work on a major street asphalt paving project on Wednesday. The project, set to improve several streets within the city, will begin with the milling and resurfacing of West “C” Street between West 7th Street and West 10th Street...

McCOOK Neb. — Upon the third and final reading, the UTV (utility task vehicle) ordinance was approved, allowing the citizens of McCook to drive UTVs on city streets beginning January 1, 2025. UTVs will be considered motor vehicles and must follow state laws. The ordinance has additional laws regarding safe use, including the requirement to be registered through the City and the prohibition on driving outside daylight hours...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City of McCook has confirmed that Shelco Construction will commence work on a major street asphalt paving project on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The project, set to improve several streets within the city, will begin with the milling and resurfacing of West “C” Street between West 7th Street and West 10th Street...

McCOOK Neb.- McCook City Council had its annual Budget Workshop during a special meeting on Tuesday.  City Manager Nate Schneider said, “The big thing for us is the wage study. We got our wage study back and have a different set of rules we must follow.” The city’s pay scale needs to be comparable to that of other communities similar in size. “We were towards the bottom end in some areas, so we have to make those adjustments,” Schneider said. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Discussions about the proposed UTV ordinance brought some debate at the City Council meeting on August 5, 2024. Before the meeting, City Attorney Nathaniel Mustion sent out a memorandum recommending limiting the age of passengers in UTVs to those over eight. It read, “I have conducted a review of the current safety standards and potential risks associated with using UTVs within city limits, specifically concerning the age of the passengers...

In a graphic accompanying a Nebraska Examiner story, a development near Our Saviors' Lutheran Church in McCook was listed as having utilized tax increment financing. That was incorrect. A listing of some other recent projects that used TIF financing included:...

UTV issue back on agenda for City Council McCOOK Neb. — Further discussion regarding the proposed UTV ordinance will be held at the upcoming McCook City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. During the July 15 meeting, Mayor Linda Taylor requested staff to schedule a discussion of the UTV ordinance prior to the third and final reading...

McCOOK Neb. — To enhance community appearance and uphold safety standards, the City of McCook contracted with the West Central Nebraska Development District (WCNDD) this year to address nuisance properties in the city. During a recent interview, Erica Bush, the designated nuisance officer for McCook, detailed the program’s progress and objectives...

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook Police Department has issued a public notice regarding an abandoned backhoe discovered within city limits. Authorities are currently attempting to locate the owner of the heavy machinery. The backhoe, which was found in a vacant area, appears to have been left unattended for an unspecified amount of time. Sgt Vargas of the McCook Police Department is leading the efforts to identify and contact the owner...

McCOOK, Neb.— The City Council will undoubtedly celebrate the tangible results of the long process of transforming the McCook Aquatics Park project from an idea to a reality when they receive the pool and ballpark progress update at the upcoming McCook City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. Monday....

LINCOLN, Neb. — According to Bill Kovarik, administrator of the NDOT Highway Safety Office, the McCook Police Department is receiving grant funding assistance to obtain eCitations and eCrash equipment. This highway safety grant of $12,600.00 will aid the McCook Police Department in purchasing eCitation and eCrash equipment to better track citation and crash information," Kovarik said. Nebraska has once again qualified for Federal Racial Profiling funds...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council approved an increase of the City of McCook’s lease payment from NPPD by .5%, increasing the percentage amount from 12.5% to 13%, starting Oct. 1, 2024.  “It’s a hard decision,” City Manager Nate Schneider said. “Hopefully, we see those numbers stabilized, and that is actually what we utilize. ...

McCOOK Neb. - With the days getting hot, McCook City Manager Nate Schneider will be feeling the heat to announce the opening day for the much-anticipated McCook Aquatic Park at Monday’s City Council meeting. Schneider will also give an update on the pool and sports complex projects...

McCOOK, Neb. - The City of McCook has been informed by the contractor that the armor coating of city streets will begin either Tuesday, June 25 or Wednesday June 26, weather permitting. The contractor will be Topkote Inc. of Yankton, SD. The city requests that citizens who live in these areas remove all vehicles including trailers and boats from the streets listed below. Once the oil and gravel are applied on your street, the street will be opened for use...

McCOOK, Neb. —  Following a public hearing, the McCook City Council approved the purchase of 127 acres of land, 50 to 60 of which will be used for a city sports complex. “The one nice thing about this is it gives us a chance to expand into the future,” City Manager Nate Schneider said...

McCOOK Neb. - A swimming pool update is expected, and long-awaited action will be taken regarding the Sports Complex at the upcoming McCook City Council Meeting. There will be a Public Hearing regarding a real estate purchase of property owned by John D. Walters, north of Q Street in northwest McCook...

McCOOOK, Neb. — The new McCook Aquatic Park target date is early July, City Manager Nate Schneider said at Monday’s City Council meeting. Schneider said the progress at the McCook City pool is moving quickly, and it’s exciting to see everything come together. Some fencing has been installed, painting is upcoming, and the finalization of electrical and plumbing work is also in progress...

McCOOK, Neb. — As the calendar flips towards June, McCook’s City Council is gearing up for planning the city’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Set to commence discussions at their next meeting on June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM, the council has a packed agenda, with budget preparation taking center stage...

McCOOK, Neb. — In a symbolic gesture echoing centuries of tradition, the Masons of Nebraska gathered on Saturday to lay the cornerstone for the upcoming McCook Aquatic Park. Located at 500 East M Street in McCook, Nebraska, the ceremony marked a significant milestone in the construction of the community’s newest recreational facility...

McCOOK Neb. — As expected, the McCook City Council accepted the lower cost of two options for paying for required upgrades for the city’s 50-year-old Wastewater Treatment plant. Chris Miller and David Blau of Miller and Associates presented their recommendation Monday night, involving combined loans from the USDA and Northland Securities with an estimated monthly user rate of $49.64. Construction could begin in 2025 and be completed in 2027. ...

McCOOK Neb. — The City Manager’s report will be presented at the May 20, 2024, City Council meeting and will include a resolution (Resolution No. 2024-10) to approve funding recommendations for wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) improvements. The proposed funding amount is $14,497,000, to be applied for through USDA-RD and Northland Securities...

The McCook City Council authorized city staff negotiate a purchase agreement with John Walters to purchase property for "public infrastructure projects," including ballpark facilities. At a special meeting at noon Wednesday, McCook City Manager Nate Schneider gave a public statement detailing the timeline from the beginning discussions of the ballpark to the current plan. ...

McCOOK Neb. — City Clerk/ Treasurer Lea Ann Doak has worked for the City of McCook for 50 years; she joked, “I like to say I started as a baby.” The McCook City Council approved a proclamation designating May 5 through May 12, 2024 as Professional Municipal Clerk Week, and May 12-18, 2024, National Skilled Nursing Care Week...

McCOOK Neb. - The 2024 Tree Rebate Program aims to foster a greener community by incentivizing property owners to plant trees. Spearheaded by the McCook Tree Advisory Board, this initiative offers rebates to individuals who adhere to specific guidelines when purchasing and planting trees within the city limits...

McCOOK Neb. — Presenting to the City Council,  Sarah Schneider, director of the McCook Area Chamber of Commerce, will unveil the Chamber’s upcoming events. The meeting is 6 p.m. Monday. The public is encouraged to attend. Schneider’s insights will underscore the substantial role of the City of McCook’s ACE contributions in promoting these community events...

McCOOK, Neb. — In keeping with a centuries-old tradition, the Masons of Nebraska will lay the cornerstone of the McCook Aquatic Park in a ceremony Saturday May 18th at 1:00 PM at 500 East M Street McCook. The head of Nebraska’s Masons, Grand Master John Ferguson of Kimball, Ne., and officers from around the state will take part in the ceremony, which dates to several hundred years ago. ...

McCOOK Neb. - Construction of new homes is expected to begin within weeks after the McCook City Council/McCook Community Development Agency unanimously approved the R Perry Redevelopment project. R. Perry Construction Inc. submitted a proposal to redevelop the project site adjacent to the Heritage Hills Golf Course. The project will consist of 3 single-family dwellings, each approximately 1,280 square feet, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms with an attached garage...

McCOOK, Neb. — Executive sessions on property litigation and strategy for land purchase for a sports complex are the last items on the agenda for Monday’s McCook City Council meeting. It begins at 5:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 505 West C. Final approval of water and sewer rate hikes are also on the agenda...

McCOOK, Neb. — While residents in parts of McCook have been troubled by discolored water the city has moved to reassure citizens that despite its appearance, the water remains safe for use. In an announcement made on Monday, the City of McCook Water Department addressed the issue by implementing a policy of flushing fire hydrants on a complaint bases...

McCOOK Neb. - Two local business owners expressed opposition to a potential occupational tax on games of skill at Monday’s City Council meeting. Nick Nothnagel, owner of N-stant Convenience and Hi Times Liquor, and Robert Hall, owner of the Bottle Shop, Spirit Shop, and Dr. Feel Good, shared their concerns on the tax...

McCOOK Neb. - There was no discussion before approving the consent agenda at the McCook City Council meeting on Monday. The consent agenda included Resolution No. 2024-03, which proposes amending the rates for the ambulance service operated by the City of McCook. The rate increase is based on comparing the current government reimbursement rates to the current customary charge. To keep the reimbursement rates at their maximum level. The changes include:...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council will have costly increases to consider at the upcoming council meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024.  The consent agenda includes Resolution No. 2024-03, which proposes amending the rates for the ambulance service operated by the City of McCook, Nebraska...

McCOOK, Neb. — When we think of libraries, a flood of memories washes over us — the hushed whispers, the creaking shelves, and that unmistakable scent of well-worn books. The McCook Public Library, catty-corner from Norris Park, continues to uphold this tradition while embracing the digital age...

McCOOK, Neb. — In an effort to ensure safe and reliable natural gas service for residents in McCook, Nebraska, Black Hills Energy has announced a proactive initiative to upgrade natural gas meters in the area. Starting this March, residents may notice Black Hills Energy crews working in neighborhood alleyways as part of this upgrade project. Approximately 529 residential and commercial meters serving customers in and around McCook will be replaced...

McCOOK, Neb.— The City of McCook plans to begin crack sealing various streets in the community on Monday, March 11, weather permitting. It should take roughly two weeks to complete, weather permitting. The contractor will be Shelco Construction out of Elsie, Neb. Officials ask that citizens remove any vehicles, including trailers, that are parked on the following streets beginning Monday morning March 11 by 7 a.m.. The order of streets will be determined by the contractor...

Council hears updates on pool, property McCOOK, Neb. - City Manager Nate Schneider provided updates on several key projects, including the new city pool and property concerns within the community at Monday night's regular meeting of the McCook City Council...

McCOOK, Neb. - The city of McCook is taking a significant step towards addressing its housing shortage with the commencement of North Pointe, a new residential development. This initiative follows a 2020 housing study conducted by the McCook Economic Development Corp., which identified a pressing need for more housing options in the area...

McCOOK, Neb. — A consultant is recommended major increases in water rates to keep up with inflation and other factors. At Monday’s City council meeting, PFM Financial Advisors LLC representative Mather Stoffel CFA recommended a proposed rate hike, scheduled to take effect in May 2024, of 8.5% increase in water charges, followed by subsequent increments in October and annually through October 2026. Additionally, there’s a proposed 7.5% rise in fees for wastewater services...

McCOOK Neb. — At its upcoming Monday meeting the McCook City Council is expected to recommend the Department of Transportation accept the proposal from Denver Air Connection to operate 12 nonstop round trips per week from McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport to Denver International Airport for a 2-year contract as recommended by the Airport Advisory Commission. ...

McCOOK Neb. - A group of avid disc golf enthusiasts in McCook has recently gained approval to move forward with the construction of a new disc golf course in Barnett Park. The proposal, which has been in the works for several months, received overwhelming support from the City of McCook’s Parks Advisory Board following a presentation by the dedicated team on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024...

Johnson Services has been working to clean and video the sewer mains of McCook. They have been hanging yellow door tags on each home that have been going by.

McCOOK Neb. - There was a full house showing support for the consideration of the McCook Parks Advisory Board to construct a Disc Golf Course in Barnett Park leading to a unanimous approval. The City Council heard from David Brewster and Kaleb Taylor regarding the installation of a Disc Golf Course at Barnett Park.  ...

McCOOK Neb - The McCook City Council will consider a recommendation from the McCook Parks Advisory Board to construct a Disc Golf Course in Barnett Park and approve the bid of $80,828 by Deveny Motors to purchase two new Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles for the Police Department...

McCOOK, Neb. — A detailed explanation of the city’s annual audit and three executive sessions highlighted Monday’s meeting of the McCook City Council. Marcy Luth, a representative of AMGL CPA’s and Advisors spoke with city officials via zoom, indicating the city was in good financial shape, with a perennial caveat that the small staff required extra vigilance to ensure proper segregation of accountability...

McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council is scheduled to convene on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss various matters concerning the city’s ongoing projects and initiatives. During the meeting, the council will review several items on the consent agenda. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook is eligible for a $100,000 planning grant for projects related to McCook’s downtown Creative District. Organizers Ronda Graff and Matt Sehnert spoke at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, requesting that the council approve resolution No. 2024-01 authorizing the city staff to submit a letter of intent to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF) for preliminary planning purposes...

McCOOK Neb. — Interim Police Chief Kevin Hodgson has officially become McCook Police Chief, City Manager Nate Schneider announced at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Hodgson has been a member of the force since 2006 and graduated from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Va., in 2016...

McCOOK, Neb. - During the latest McCook City Council meeting, Chris Miller from Miller & Associates presented a comprehensive Facility Plan Summary for the Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades. The council unanimously voted to allow city staff to submit the completed Facility Plan to USDA-RD for funding consideration, with an estimated cost of $13,436,500...

McCOOK, Neb. — Plans for McCook’s sewer plant are among items on the agenda for the McCook City Council meeting Monday night. Convening at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, the council will hear a presentation by Miller & Associates on the completed Facility Plan Summary for the Proposed Wastewater Treatment Facility upgrades and consider submitting the completed Facility Plan to USDA-RD for funding consideration...

McCOOK Neb. – Nearly $700,000 in expenditures were approved without questions or discussion as a part of the consent agenda at Monday’s McCook City Council meeting. All bids were the lowest responsive or best bids. Expenditures include awarding a $248,054.70 contract to Midlands Contracting of Kearney for the sanitary sewer and water main extension in the McCook Business Park Phase II, $41,738 for one pickup truck, $90,962 for two other pickup trucks to Wagner Ford, $41,093 for an SUV to Wagner Toyota, and $278,000 to Nebraska Machinery for a loader for use by the Solid Waste Department.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Several major expenditures are included in the consent agenda at Monday’s meeting of the McCook City Council. The meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at West Fifth and C, may also include an executive session regarding potential litigation...

McCOOK, Neb. — Interim Police Chief Kevin Hodgson is drafting a proposed ordinance to allow utility terrain vehicles modeled after those in North Platte and Norfolk, but city officials would prefer guidance from the Legislature. North Platte hasn’t had many problems with UTVs, but the practical use of them in McCook would be complicated by the fact they can’t be operated on highways, officials told City Council members at Monday night’s regular meeting...

McCOOK, Neb. — An update on the idea of allowing UTVs — utility terrain vehicles — to operate on city streets is among the items on Monday’s City Council agenda. The council meets at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers in the municipal building, 505 West C Street in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — Most people will clean up their messy property if asked nicely, the director of a regional development agency told the McCook City Council Monday evening. The secret is “fostering local pride in appearance” and making sure each property gets a “fair and impartial review,” Amber Kuskie, executive director of the West Central Nebraska Development District said...

McCOOK, Neb. — Approval of bid specifications for four new vehicles and utilities for the Business Park Phase II expansion are among items for the McCook City Council’s meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers in the Municipal building. Bids for the business park sanitary sewer and water main extension project will be opened at 2 p.m. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — A consultant favors McCook updating its comprehensive plan before approving a proposed solar farm, but developers would like officials to approve special exceptions to zoning rules already in place so that materials that may take two years to arrive can be ordered...

McCOOK, Neb. — A consultant will deliver its analysis of an application for a special zoning exception for a solar installation northwest of McCook at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council on Monday. Marvin Planning Consultants will be on hand to explain its memo and answer questions at 5:15 p.m. Monday at the City Council chambers, 505 West C in McCook...

McCOOK, Neb. — Bright, vibrant colors have been selected to make McCook’s new swimming pool attractive to families, and final plans have been approved so that construction can start next week, City Council members learned Monday night. The project is on track to be completed by Memorial Day 2024...

McCOOK, Neb. — The City Council meets Monday, Oct. 2 at the City Council Chambers to go over an operation budget increasing by 94% and a liquor license for a new taproom. Asked about the increase in the operations budget, City Manager Nate Schneider said “The total operating budget includes both enterprise and general fund expenses. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — McCook property taxpayers will have a chance to hear an explanation for the need to raise the city budget by more than 2% at a “pink postcard” hearing tonight. The hearing will be 6 p.m. in the staff training room at the city municipal building...

McCOOK, Neb. — A public hearing is set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council chambers, regarding the Redevelopment Plan Amendment for the Elevate Wellness Project. The Community Development Agency needs to approve the Amendment. This project is set to use TIF money within the City of McCook, so a Redevelopment Plan must be entered by the developer and the CDA. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Elevate Wellness and Physical Therapy is planning to construct a new facility just west of Southwest Nebraska Dental Center on West J Street with the help of tax increment financing. Elevate opened in February 2021, and has grown “exponentially” owner Emily Young, PT, DPT, CLC told the McCook Planning Commission during a hearing on Monday night. ...

McCOOK, Neb, – The McCook Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a proposed tax increment funding project to expand a health and wellness facility. The board meets 5:15 p.m. Monday in the City Council chambers in the Municipal Building at West 5th and C...

McCOOK, Neb. — A major water project in south McCook is a demonstration of the city’s effort to maintain and improve its water system. Utilities Director Pat Fawver outlined a major water project underway in south McCook. Fawver said, “This is just a continuation of what we have already done down there, and with this project, they are probably two more away from having all of south McCook replaced including transmission lines.” Jerry Calvin wanted to let the citizens of McCook know this is a “big deal” and they hear the community’s concerns about on the water quality issue.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Higher property values mean the city levy will stay steady while still bringing in more money to keep up with inflation. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the City Council will be asked to approve on final reading a budget that includes a nearly $1.9 million tax request, up 13% from about $1.7 million last year...

McCOOK, Neb. – “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt. As citizens think about the future of the town and dream of a new ball field, new pool, roads with no potholes, and water that is finally clear — unfortunately, these things cost money...

McCOOK, Neb. — No action will be taken, but the McCook City Council will discuss a zoning change to allow a 55-megawatt AC solar electric generating facility covering about 551 acres of land northwest of McCook. Consultant Keith Marvin will help the council review the application via Zoom at Monday’s meeting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Brice Barton of 39 North, representing McCook Solar LLC, will be present at the meeting...

McCOOK, Neb. – Inclusive playground and lack of volunteers and donations highlight the McCook City Council preliminary budget workshop. Joyce Anderson and Lorie Prestes from the McCook Humane Society met to discuss increasing the contract amount the city pays for animal services...

McCOOK, Neb. – The McCook Planning Commission heard a request Monday night from a company that wants to build a solar farm within the area outside the city limits but still controlled by city zoning. McCook Solar LLC, one of two companies proposing solar farms, is requesting a special exemption for an alternative energy project, an allowable special exception, within McCook's extraterritorial jurisdiction territory...

McCOOK, Neb. — A request for funding from the McCook Humane Society and a proposal for an all-inclusive playground in Kelley Park are on the agenda for a McCook City Council budget meeting. It is set for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the council chambers in the municipal building at West Fifth and C streets...