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Ruby “Joyce” Crandon October 19, 1931 ~ May 23, 2026

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 Ruby “Joyce” Crandon, age 94, passed away at Sara Ann Hester Home in Benkelman on May 23, 2026. Joyce was born in Parks on October 19, 1931. She was one of 12 children to parents Steve and Reba (Smith) Ellis. Joyce graduated from Parks High School with the class of 1949.  Joyce met John “Jack”…

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Charles “Dick” Stitt March 1, 1947 – May 26, 2026

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 Charles “Dick” Stitt, of McCook passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was 79 years old.  Dick was born in Benkelman on March 1, 1947 to Edwin and Arline (Morrison) Stitt. He attended Benkelman High School in Benkelman and graduated in 1966. After graduation, he worked at…

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PALISADE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MAY 20, 2026

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PALISADE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR SESSION MINUTES MAY 20, 2026   The Palisade Village Board of Trustees met in Regular Session Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Village Office. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chairman Reid Ott, Joe Vrbas, Randy Miner, Kaila Brown. ABSENT: Jason Hicks. OTHER STAFF PRESENT: Kristin Ward, Attorney Phil Lyons. GUESTS PRESENT: Tessa…

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DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

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DUNDY COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF  TRUSTEES MEETING May 19, 2026 Dundy County  Hospital Conference Room  Present: Robin Shaw, Jennifer Brown, Shane Sis, Scott Stahlecker, Brad Fries – arrived at 7:48pm  Absent: None.  In attendance:  Jeremiah Hanes-CEO, Sandy Noffsinger-HR/RM, Alicia Aldridge-CFO, Michele Britton-Executive Assistant, Darren Osten, Eide Bailly-via zoom, Amy Shillington-DCH Foundation  1. Call to Order…

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Gerald “Jerry” Gohl May 29, 1948 ~ May 25, 2026

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 Gerald “Jerry” Gohl, age 77, of McCook, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on May 25, 2026.  Jerry was born on May 29, 1948, in McCook to William and Melva (Korell) Gohl. He was one of four siblings. He graduated from Hayes County High School with the Class of 1966. He continued…

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Peggy Ann Wonderly August 8, 1963 ~ May 4, 2026

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 Peggy Ann Wonderly, 62, of Benkelman passed away May 4, 2026, at Dundy County Hospital.  Memorial services will be May 30, 2026, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Wray 4pm-6pm.  Peggy A. Wonderly was born on August 8, 1963, in Albion, to Thomas and Veronica (Chlopek) Shotkoski. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Edward…

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CITY OF BENKELMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING MAY 18TH, 2026

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CITY OF BENKELMAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR MEETING MAY 18TH, 2026   The City Council met in the Council Chambers beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the Regular Meeting. Present: Mayor Tammy Buffington; Council Members Nick Baney, Dustin Bundy, Deb Stamm, JoAnn Decker; City Clerk/Treasurer Robyn Mathews; City Superintendent Tim Smith; City Attorney Tawna Holmstedt; Dundy…

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