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12.13.06 - First Rehabilitated Home On Way To Completion

New gutters are in place, and insulation has been blown into the walls. New windows are next on the "To Do" list at the little house at 810 W. Third in McCook. The house is the first of six in a "purchase, rehab and resale" housing project ... read more>>

10.24.06 - USDA Sending $35 Million To McCook Ethanol Plant

LINCOLN -- Nebraska State Director Scot Blehm of USDA Rural Development today presented a $38 million ceremonial check to the citizens of Nebraska, including $35 million to get a McCook ethanol plant off the ground. read more>>

10.07.06 - Expanded Role for WEC New Hope For Prisoners

First McCook felt cheated out of the new state prison we felt we had earned, fair and square. Then we landed the Work Ethic Camp, only to have enemies in the Legislature,...read more>>

10.06.06 - Expanded Role Proposed For Work Ethic Camp

If approved by the Legislature, selected penitentiary inmates will be able to complete their sentences at the Nebraska Department of Corrections Work Ethic Camp in McCook and earn earlier releases. read more>>

10.03.06 - High-tech Company Has A Good Problem

It's a good problem to have. McCook's foremost high-tech company, 21st Century Systems Inc., is running out of room in Walsh Brady Hall on the McCook Community College campus,...read more>>>

09.27.06 - Ethanol Plant Is A 'Go'; More Land Needed

Dirtwork will start in mid-October and construction after the first of the year on the 54.3-million-gallon Southwest Energy LLC ethanol plant at the Perry elevator site west of McCook.read more>>

09.15.06 - Developer Has Big Plans For Local Historic Buildings

Two historic buildings are getting a new lease on life, thanks in part to the efforts of a Florida developer. Dan Childers of Sebring, Fla., purchased the 80-year old East Ward Elementary school building in March. read more>>

09.13.06 - Success From Positivity

This past weekend, the Nebraska Diplomats held their 39th annual banquet in Lincoln. The Diplomats are a nonprofit corporation with the membership of individuals who work to promote investment and employment in Nebraska. read more>>

08.31.06 - Nebraska Among Forbes' Top Ten Best States for Business

No. 7 has proven very lucky for Nebraska. That’s where the state ranks among Forbes magazine’s recently released first-ever “Best States for Business” list. read more>>

08.14.06 - More Evidence WEC, McCook Are A Good Fit

When McCook was in the running for a state correctional facility, local boosters had jobs on their minds. They couldn't have imagined a million dollars worth of side benefits to the community. read more>>

08.11.06 - Work Plentiful For WEC Offenders

Almost $1 million has been estimated in cost savings to agencies in the area, due to work done by road crews from McCook's Work Ethic Camp, Raleigh Haas said at the WEC Community Involvement meeting Thursday. read more>>

08.01.06 - County Approves $70,000 Revolving Loan For Local Business

Red Willow County commissioners Monday morning approved a $70,000 loan from the county's revolving loan fund to assist an existing business in downtown McCook. read more>>

06.30.06 - Keystone Wins Design Funding

A project to renovate the historic Keystone Hotel has received $55,000 for design and engineering services. The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has approved the investment of Federal Economic Development Funds, according to Rex Nelson, executive director of the McCook Economic Development Corp. read more>>

04.11.06 - 21st Century - Company Celebrates 10th Year

With 20 new contracts in the works, the president of 21st Century Systems Inc. predicts continued growth for the software developer with offices in McCook and nine other American cities. read more>>

03.29.06 - New Projects Could Add $3 million In Payroll To Economy

Remember the start of the new century, when the new Valmont plant and Work Ethic Camp sparked a wave of economic excitement in the McCook community? Well, get ready, because more economic breakthroughs could be on the way. read more>>

03.28.06 - Red Willow Takes Shortcut To 'Livestock Friendly' Label

Red Willow County commissioners declared their county "livestock-friendly" Monday morning, without changing the county's existing zoning regulations or denying residents the right to voice their opinions and concerns about zoning issues. read more>>

03.22.06 - Ethanol Plant Comes To McCook, Nebraska
S.W. Energy, LLC announced today it has signed an agreement with Allco Finance Group Limited that will allow SWE to immediately proceed with the construction of SWE's 46-million-gallon-per- year ethanol plant to be built here. "After careful review of several opportunities,... read more >>

02.17.06 - Program Continues Growth Of Pride In Our Community

Driving around McCook, it's obvious that many of us -- a majority, in fact -- take great pride in our homes. Drive through older parts of town, and you'll see many homes that have been remodeled and updated, everything from a simple new siding and window job to a complete gutting and installation of new electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems. read more>>

12.23.05 - It Wasn't All Big Bricks-And-Mortar Projects

While McCook's major projects captured most of the attention, there was much more to the community's growth story in 2005 than the new elementary school and water treatment plant. read more>>

12.06.04 - Pawnee Aviation Recruited To McCook, Nebraska
McCook Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced December 6th, 2004 the successful recruitment of Pawnee Aviation to the McCook area. Rex Nelson, MEDC executive director, expressed his confidence in Pawnee Aviation CEO, Ron Willocks, "Pawnee Aviation... read more >>

08.23.04 - 21st Century Systems, LLC Grand Opening

21st Century Systems held their grand opening festivities on August 23, 2004 at their new office on the campus of McCook Community College. read more>>

06.22.04 - CRT Expands To New Building
Custom Response Teleservices (CRT) expands their McCook location by moving to the former Sitel building. Roger and Angie Price and Tim Kremer of CRT have indicated that moving to the new facility will enable them to. read more>>