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Opinions
Here, I will share my opinions on various topics and, in the future, will allow other contributors to as well.
McCook Deserves More Than a Nickname
August 21, 2025 McCOOK Neb. — I want to be clear: I oppose the creation of an ICE detention center in McCook. Not because I believe our...
Anna LaBay
Aug 212 min read
Community Perspective: Dr. Jason Hilker on the ICE Facility Proposal
August 20, 2025 McCOOK Neb. - Dr. Jason Hilker, who has stated plans to run for McCook city council, has been vocal in recent days about...
Anna LaBay
Aug 203 min read
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: My family and I lived in McCook for 8 1/2 years, and though we now reside in southern Arizona, our hearts remain with this...
Anna LaBay
Aug 202 min read
Parent’s Post on Speeding Near Central Elementary Sparks Community Discussion
McCOOK, Neb. — “I am not sure how to write this as I am angry! Anger doesn’t get you anywhere so….. I will write and beg for the people...
Anna LaBay
Aug 152 min read
Protecting Our Future: Why Dismantling the Department of Education Is a Grave Mistake
McCOOK Neb. The proposal to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a cornerstone of our nation's commitment to equal educational...
Anna LaBay
Mar 212 min read
The Importance of Representation: A Call to Acknowledge Our Diverse Military History
Dear Readers: In recent news, it has come to light that Arlington National Cemetery has removed links to pages featuring notable Black,...
Anna LaBay
Mar 192 min read
Reflections on My First County Commissioners Meeting
On Monday, I attended my first Red Willow County Commissioners meeting. What I anticipated to be a two hour session stretched into nearly...
Anna LaBay
Mar 132 min read
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