McCook, Nebraska

06/19/2026

🎉 What an incredible Third Thursday! Thank you to Walmart Mccook and Prairie Plains CASA for hosting such an amazing evening and helping make our community shine.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities, support local organizations, and spend time with friends and family. Events like these are what make McCook so special! ❤️

And a little shoutout to Elizabeth Aguirre for capturing some pretty awesome moments behind the camera! 📸😉

Missed out on the fun? Don’t worry, you’ve got another chance! Join us for Bash on the Bricks next weekend on June 27 for even more family-friendly activities, great food, entertainment, and community fun.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎈

06/15/2026

Who's excited?! 🎉 Third Thursday is back this week!
Join us for an evening of fun hosted by Prairie Plains CASA, the Community Kitchen, and Walmart. Enjoy Music Bingo, a raffle, summer essentials giveaways, a barbecue party, and so much more!
Bring your friends and family and come celebrate everything that makes our community special. We can't wait to see you there!
📍 Third Thursday
🎶 Music Bingo
🎟️ Raffle Prizes
☀️ Summer Essentials
🍔 Barbecue Party
See you Thursday!

🍔 FREE FOOD.
🎵 MUSIC BINGO.
🎟️ RAFFLES.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN.

Join us on Thursday, June 18th, on Norris Avenue for our Third Thursday BBQ Party!

Starting at 5:00 PM, enjoy:
✅ Free BBQ
✅ Music Bingo with Jesse Stevens
✅ Summer Essentials Raffle
✅ Family Activities
✅ Great Community Connections

Hosted by The Community Kitchen, Prairie Plains CASA, and Walmart as part of CASA's 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and kick off summer with us!

06/10/2026

🎻📖 Stories, music, history, and community come together this weekend at the Buffalo Commons Storytelling Festival!

Join storytellers, musicians, and visitors from across the High Plains for a one-of-a-kind celebration of the people, places, and stories that connect us. Whether you’re a lifelong storyteller or simply love a great tale, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

📍 McCook, Nebraska
📅 June 12–14

Learn more and view the full schedule at www.buffalocommons.org

06/05/2026

🤠☀️ Bartley Days is almost here! ☀️🤠

Step back in time and join us for Back in the Day Bartley Days 2026 on Saturday, June 6! From volleyball and the parade to a foam party, vendor fair, beard contest, and live music by South of Midnight, there’s something for everyone.

Bring your family, friends, and hometown spirit for a full day of fun in Bartley!

📍 Bartley, Nebraska
📅 June 6, 2026
🎉 See the full schedule below and make plans to spend the day with us!

06/04/2026

FARMERS MARKET 🍒💐🧺

🌽🍅🎨 Today is the day! 🎨🍅🌽

Join us this evening as we kick off the first official Thursday Farmers Market of the season!

Whether you're a baker, gardener, crafter, artist, or creator of any kind, we invite you to set up and share your talents with the community. Vendors are welcome to begin setting up at 4:45 PM.

We also encourage everyone to stop by, shop local, and support your friends and neighbors. You never know what hidden talents, unique creations, delicious treats, or fresh produce you'll discover right here in our community.

At the Farmers Market, we're celebrating more than just products; we're celebrating the people who make our community special.

HERE, we support our community members.

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

06/01/2026

Free Summer Food Program!!

What an amazing program provided to families in need, starting today!!

05/31/2026

best place to be !

05/29/2026

So proud, thank you for representing our community !!

05/28/2026

our very own !!

05/28/2026

underdog season !! 🥎‼️

The MCC softball team knocked out another rated opponent Wednesday at the NJCAA D1 College World Series. In a game that was pushed back eight hours by 1.5 inches of rain, the Lady Indians exploded for five second-inning runs and held on win 5-2 to eliminate No. 10 McLennan (Waco, Texas).