A book about the only Frank Lloyd Wright structure in Nebraska will be published this year.  It will include photographs by John Altberg ’69, an architectural photographer, and Donald Morgan ‘69 who based his 1964 University of Nebraska thesis on the building. In the 70’s the building was going to be torn down because no one would buy it.  Now it is owned by Van and Jan Korell.  The book will include the concept, design and construction of the structure from its beginning through next four owners.

  The McCook Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the office staff are pleased to announce that the web site to market McCook to entice businesses and individuals to relocate here is on line.  You can access the site at www.McCookOpportunities.com or the Chamber home page at www.about mccook.com.

  The Ed Thomas YMCA launched a $400,000 Save the Wave fund raiser to fix the dilapidated air handling unit and dehumidifying system.  The goal has been met and the pool is now up and running.
  The City Council has set aside funds to repair the Norris Park Band shell. The band shell, built during World War I, is showing major signs of deterioration.  This includes termite damage that has caused rot on the inside, stucco falling off on the outside, a leaking roof that has been fixed, rotting wood trim on the outside and unusable restrooms inside the structure. The band shell has been determined to be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.  The designation was made by the Nebraska State Historical Society.  This means the band shell can qualify for tax credits for renovation work.
  Great Lakes Aviation offers three flights daily and two on the weekends to Denver International Airport.  Information and tickets to fly into McCook can be found at www.flygreatlakes.com.

The McCook Community College Board of Governors reaffirmed its $2.5 million total commitment toward a new event center on MCC campus.  The McCook College Foundation pledged another $2 million for the center and announced honorary co-chairs Van and Jan Korell and team leaders for the fund-raising program.

  According to McCook Fire Chief Marc Harpham ‘82, the McCook City Fire Department has been awarded a $102,458 grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  The grant will be used to purchase 20 self-contained breathing apparatus air packs.

  Eleven pieces of exercise equipment have been installed and are now usable to the community on the Kelley Park Walking Trail. It is located along the first installment of the walking trail, between E. Fifth Street and H Street.  The trail provides users with the scenery of the woods and privacy from street traffic. The exercise pieces include a sit-up bench, leg press, uneven bars, rowing machine and back extension, among others.  They have been installed for the public to use and are excellent complements to any exercise routine.

  With a major assist from the Peter Kiewit Foundation, organizations in McCook are teaming with the McCook Community Foundation to help individuals and families with food and heat needs. The Peter Kiewit Foundation awarded $20,000 to the McCook Community Foundation to distribute to four helpful programs. Sharing the Kiewit funds are: McCook Pantry, Inc., $8,000; Share the Heat Program, $6,000; the United Methodist Church Hot Meal Program, $5,000; and Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska, $1,000.

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