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McCook City Council
The McCook City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 5:30 p.m.


McCook City Council Receives Update on Injection Well Repairs, Reviews Funding Policies, and Previews Upcoming Community Events
December 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council met Monday evening for a relatively short meeting covering infrastructure updates, upcoming planning items, funding policy presentations, and reminders of several community events scheduled in the coming days. Injection Well Repairs Completed After 14-Day Operation Water Department staff presented a detailed update on the city’s deep injection well, which is used to safely dispose of waste from the water treatment plant

Anna LaBay
5 days ago4 min read


City Council Recap: $500K Pledge & North Pointe Moves Forward
Nov. 18, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council covered a full slate of community updates Monday night, highlighted by a major donation, housing progress, and several routine approvals. $500,000 Pledge Announced The McCook Community Foundation Fund pledged $500,000 to the Gerald L. Walters Youth Sports Complex. City Manager Nate Schneider said the pledge brings fundraising and grant support to around $3 million. Foundation members attending the meeting were recognized by

Anna LaBay
Nov 192 min read


McCook City Council Approves $5 Million in Bond Financing for Sports Complex Infrastructure
11/04/2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council moved forward on a major financing step Monday night, approving a $5 million bond ordinance to fund infrastructure improvements tied to the city’s new sports complex project — a development City Manager Nate Schneider called a reflection of McCook’s remarkable growth. “I’ve never seen this kind of growth in McCook,” Schneider said, noting the scale of recent development projects underway across the community. “This project is

Anna LaBay
Nov 42 min read


Sports Complex Taking Shape as City Moves Into Next Phase
October 20, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — The McCook City Council met Monday evening for a short and straightforward meeting. All items on the agenda were approved as presented. City Manager Updates City Manager Nate Schneider shared several announcements at the start of the meeting: The Nebraska Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Friday, Oct. 24 at McCook Community College’s East Campus. The city’s annual audit is scheduled for Oct. 28–29. Council members can exp

Anna LaBay
Oct 222 min read


McCook Council Reviews Water and Wastewater Rate Study; Receives Updates on Youth Sports Complex
October 6, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council met Monday evening for its regular session, hearing a presentation on the city’s...

Anna LaBay
Oct 63 min read


City of McCook Provides Update on Water and Wastewater Projects
McCOOK Neb. — The City of McCook is continuing its investment in water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable service for...

Anna LaBay
Sep 231 min read


MEDC clarifies city’s role in airport transition
McCOOK Neb. — Questions have surfaced on social media about the City of McCook’s role in the McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport and...

Anna LaBay
Sep 222 min read


Pink Postcard Meeting Recap: Residents press city on water, taxes, and growth
September 19, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — Despite a wave of complaints on social media, only a handful of residents turned out for Thursday...

Anna LaBay
Sep 192 min read


Water, taxes and growth dominate McCook’s Pink Postcard meeting
September 19, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — Residents pressed city leaders on water quality, taxes and the pace of growth at a “Pink Postcard”...

Anna LaBay
Sep 192 min read


McCook council approves street plan, short-term rentals, and utility rate hikes
September 15, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council moved through a full agenda Monday night, approving its 2026 street improvement...

Anna LaBay
Sep 153 min read


City Council to Weigh Short-Term Rental Requests, Budget, and Street Plan
September 15, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will gather for its regular meeting tonight, Monday, September 15, at 5:30 p.m....

Anna LaBay
Sep 152 min read


City Council Finalizes Airport Transition Agreements
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council held a special noon meeting on September 10 to finalize agreements that set the course for the...

Anna LaBay
Sep 151 min read


McCook budget moves forward with water, sewer rate increases, trash fee change
September 3, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council held its annual budget hearing Tuesday and moved forward on a series of...

Anna LaBay
Sep 34 min read


McCook City Council to Consider Budget, Street Closures, and Employment Agreement
September 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers following a...

Anna LaBay
Sep 12 min read


The City of McCook and Red Willow County are Committed to Serving its Citizens McCook
News Release For Immediate Release For more information contact: Molly Smith, Public Information Officer 308-345-1200 (option 3) or...

Anna LaBay
Aug 212 min read


McCook City Council Addresses Nuisance Properties, Budget, Pay Plan, and Utility Rate Increases
McCOOK, Neb. — August 18, 2025 The McCook City Council covered a full agenda Monday evening, ranging from nuisance property abatements to...

Anna LaBay
Aug 182 min read


City Council Highlights Economic Growth, Pool Schedule, and Special Aviation Recognition
McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook City Council met on Monday, August 4, 2025, to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming community events, and accept...

Anna LaBay
Aug 43 min read


McCook Fire Department Unveils New Ambulance
McCook, Neb. — The McCook Fire Department’s newest ambulance is officially in service, offering upgraded safety features and a smoother...

Anna LaBay
Jul 242 min read


City Council Addresses Karrer Park Closure, Safety Concerns, and Homelessness Challenges
McCook, Neb. – Karrer Park, McCook’s long-used free camping area, has been closed until further notice as city officials work to address...

Anna LaBay
Jul 213 min read


McCook City Council: New Ambulance, Nuisance Property Progress, and Sports Complex Advances
McCook, Neb. – The McCook City Council covered a full agenda Monday night, ranging from community clean-up efforts to updates on the...

Anna LaBay
Jul 212 min read
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