By Ava Sieverding Joseph Grady, a senior at McCook Central, chose to do his senior project on the Midwest Honor Flight. The Midwest Honor Flight was created in 2017 by Aaron Van Beek, who was a junior in college at the time. The Midwest Honor Flight is an...
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Late Summer Adventures
by John AndrewsThe days are getting shorter. Families are already checking back-to-school shopping lists. And did I see an aisle of Christmas lights at Menards last weekend? No, that must have been a nightmare. Still, it seems summer is quickly slipping away, so let’s...
John Knox to be awarded prestigious Distinguished Flying Cross
JOHN KNOX VIETNAM VETERAN JOHN MICHAEL KNOX AND HIS GUNSHIP John M. Knox will be presented the prestigious Distinguished Flying Cross on Thursday, August 29 in Montrose for his heroism in combat in Vietnam 56 years ago when he repeatedly and aggressively flew into...
Back to School Time in Montrose
Most schools in the area started classes last week. At the Montrose school open house, Adalee Konechne (student seated) met her teacher, Mrs. Eich (standing). Adalee, a kindergartner, is the daughter of Fred and Erin Konechne (also pictured).
Vandals hit Alexandria in recent weeks
VANDALS STRIKE ALEXANDRIA Several occurrences of vandalism have been reported in Alexandria over the past weeks including broken glass at the football field, a damaged picnic table, more broken glass at the crow’s nest at the horse arena, along with other reports of...
Connie Whistler receives Teacher of the Year award
WHISTLER RECEIVES TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD Pictured is Connie Whistler (center) receiving the SDACTE Teacher of the Year Award with Kelly Dunkelburger, SDACTE President and Chaney Mosley, ACTE Past President from Tennessee. The South Dakota Association of Career and...
Back-to-School for McCook Central
School started for the McCook Central teachers and students on Thursday, August 15th, marking the end of summer and the winding down of vacations, lazy days, and carefree afternoons by the pool. As parents and kids transition back to their routines, getting organized...
Mette and Klinkhammerwin Beef Bucks
The McCook-Miner-Lake Cattlemen’s Association donated two $100 Beef Bucks bundles in support of McCook County 4-H Clubs. McCook County 4-Hers sold raffle tickets for these bundles and each club kept the proceeds. The winners, Donna Mette (center) and Suttyn...
Child Protection team provides book bags and school supplies to Hanson County residents in need
DONATIONS HELP STUDENTS HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES Pictured are some of the school bags at the Hanson Courthouse put together and given out to students by the Hanson County Child Protection Team. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor In an annual event the Hanson...
McCook County Pre-Disaster Mitigation public meeting planned
Over the course of the last several months, a planning committee consisting of representatives from McCook County, and municipalities within McCook County, has been meeting to update the McCook County Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. The updated Plan is required for...
