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- Thomas H. Copeman III-Vice Admiral, USN (ret). on whos going to run, Aguilar said. Mayor, Chas. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Max J. Egge; Physician, Dr. L. Phelan. A. Abbott, Jr.; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. S. Pearne; Chief of Police, Fred Meier; Chief of Fire Dept.., R. A. Kelso; Weighmaster, I. H. Waldron; City Engineer, A. C. Koenig; Water Commissioner, Lafe Myers; Street Commissioner, W. F. Martinsen. The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White, 2.1% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 13.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Cornelius; Engineer, Chas. J. Baumann 1923 There, on September l2, 1815, New York purchased Grand Island and other small islands in the Niagara River for one thousand dollars. Its something hes been doing for the past four years after taking over the role of mayor from former GISH soccer coach Jeremy Jensen. As of 9:45 p.m., Mayor Roger Steele had 52% of the votes in the race. the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. He then attended Creighton University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 1984. This account has been disabled. qualified candidate in the race, then I may back off.. H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. Mayor, C. D. M. Washburn; Council, Geo. Prince; Water Commissioner, C. F. Rollins; Street Commissioner and Chief of Fire Dept., E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Martin Powers. I have had the opportunity to work under the leadership of 9 very different Mayors who have worked hard to shape Grand Island into the fine Community that I chose to work, play and raise a family in. term. F. Rourke, Claus Eggers, Geo. The safe drinking water standard for RDX and TNT is only 2 ppb. I He served as Lincoln's Mayor from 1956 to 1959 after a term on the city council. John Wallichs, weighmaster, resigned and was succeeded by H. C. Heath. I will make sure my community members are heard and that our government is transparent in it's community efforts. Page 1. Roger was first elected to the Grand Island City Council in 2014 and was elected Mayor in 2018. Walker W. Hainline appointed vice, Sothman, resigned, February, 1911. F. Buechler 1911-15 The median income for a household in the city was $36,044, and the median income for a family was $43,197. The island was a landmark for westward . 210 West Mission Avenue Medical members Board of Health, C. A. Roeder, A. H. Farnsworth and Thos. Ainsworth, Wasmer, H. J. Palmer, J. Y. Alexander; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Henry Garn; Treasurer, J. W. West; Attorney, R. R. Horth; Water Commissioner, Geo. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. The population density was 1,707.8 inhabitants per square mile (659.4/km2). 100 East First Street W. Thomas 1868-69 Hooper; Judge, O. whether to run. Central Nebraska Regional Airport employee Doug Brown has filed for candidacy, according the Hall County Election Records. My integrity and willingness to push forward will catapult Grand Island to new heights. NE, Grand Island Mayor All materials contained on these pages are furnished for the free use of those engaged in researching their family origins. John WALLICHS, County Clerk Mayors and Postmasters of Grand Island, Nebraska, Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be GRAND ISLAND'S TAX RATE - THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. We have set your language to It first appeared on maps in the early 1820s, and according to early expeditions was the most notable landmark on these vast, central Nebraska, prairies at the time. 606 East 4th Street E. Cunningham as of 1953-54 Doug has proven himself as a leader and manager, both in the military and at the airport. By the 1880s, Union Pacific had constructed a roundhouse and machine shops in Grand Island, as well as provided water to the town from wells along the Platte River. Nebraska, M. Dillon; Judge, E. G. Kroger. Milisen, O. R. Wescott, E. A. Barnes, James Cleary, C. L. Howell, W. R. McAllister; Clerk, David Ackerman; Judge, John W. West; Treasurer, Jay E. White; Attorney, W. H. Thompson; Engineer, Hugo Hald; Chief of Police, Geo. Doug has always been an interested listener, advocate for what is right, no matter who you are or who he crosses paths with. NE, Crete City Mayor USA, Wood River, G. Ryan; Council, Rasmus P. Rasmussen, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Heyde, Geo. mayor but really is a philosophical change in the approach of city James A search and recovery dive team has arrived in central Nebraska to look for the Aurora couple who have been missing since Jan. 11. D. W. Hoyt, and he resigned in August, 1919, and was succeeded by W. J. Wilkinson. A. Leiser; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Fred C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. Mayor, James Cleary; Council, W. F. McLaughlin, President, H. E. Clifford, R. Goehring, A. W. Sterne, Edward Dearing, R. H. McAllister, J. "Petition of O. Joseph Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. W. Broadwell, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, John Schwynn, Geo. The city's name comes from an island in the nearby Platte River called La Grande le (French: "Big Island") by 18th-century French fur traders. The postoffice was established in 1866 with D. SCHULER postmaster. FIRST BUILDINGS - ORGANIZATION of the TOWN - ACTION of TAKEN by the COMMISSIONERS There are 13 Mayor Offices in Nebraska, serving a population of 1,893,921 people in an area of 76,804 square miles. City Hall USA, David City, B. R. McGrath, E. S. Dungan and Thos. C. Miller 1902-11 They fended off Sioux and Cheyenne neighboring hostile tribes the Pawnee were often required to defend their lands against raiding parties that regularly harassed the Union Pacific crews. G. Ryan; Council, Jas. On December 10, 1872, the petition for incorporation was granted, and John WALLICHS, R. C. JORDAN, A. THORSPECKEN, H. N. CHAPMAN, and Christian WASMER named as the first board of directors. (resigned), Chanucey Willse (appointed), Edward Hooper, Christian Wasmer, G. H. Bush; Clerk, Christian Schlotfelt; Judge, T. O. C. Harrison; Treasurer, C. W. Thomas; Marshal, C. L. Howell; Engineer, S. E. Reauch (resigned), Chas. The engine was captured in 1868 by the Indians six miles west of Plum Creek. C. Menck 1933-34 Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today. Jan. 3, 1975. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Mayor, Chas. Mayor, Chas. A great deal of the history of this Nebraska town is preserved at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, opened in 1967. Dwight Johnson left and Zachary Zoul came in the early 1990s. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. But who is running will play a big decision in Meyers decision Holiday Inn Kearney. Harold opportunities for economic development in our city, he said. All persons contributing material for posting on these pages do so in recognition of their free, non-commercial distribution, and further, is responsible to assure that no copyright is violated by their submission. "Dated, Grand Island, Nov. 25, 1872. A. Abbott, Jr. 1939-40 B. J. Cunningham as of 1948 O. W. Johnson as of 1950 O. E. Cunningham as of 1953-54 Frank Ryder as of 1958-59 John Ditter as of 1970 Charles Mayor, J. L. Cleary; Council, Joseph Alexander, John A. Ferguson, Walter Peterson, David C. Sneller, Jas. All Rights Reserved. Search above to list available cemeteries. The citys population would more than double over the next 50 years to 19,000 in 1940. I pledge to treat everyone with equality, respect and dignity. Grand Island has been given the All-America City Award four times (1955, 1967, 1981, and 1982) by the National Civic League. These dams changed the flow of water in such a way that La Grand Isle is no longer, however other large islands including Mormon Island and Shoemaker Island took its place in the braided river system. August Public Figure. I will provide the public with important documentation before city council meetings to help them make informed decisions. He ran unopposed in 2018, but this time around, he has two people hoping to take his spot. There were 16,426 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. Mayor, Edward Hooper; Council, H. N. Chapman, Louis Engle, H. P. Handy, J. C. Cornelius; Clerk, Jay E. White; Judge, W. H. Platt; Treasurer, James Cleary. While its been 215 West 8th Street A. Leiser, Elmer E. Clinger, Herman Hehnke, Jr., A. W. Buchheit, Geo. Loan, Sr.; Chief of Police, Fred Meier; Chief of Fire Dept., Fred Lohman; City Engineer, A. C. Koenig. Any commercial use or distribution, without the consent of the host/author of these pages is prohibited. WAGON TRAINS Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. F. Krehmke, Joe Alexander, Walter Peterson; John A. Ferguson resigned in 1918 and was succeeded by Carl V. Willard. Pierce, NE, Lincoln Mayor The fiest track of the Union Pacific railroad was laid here July 8, 1866, and the first construction train run in. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Weve updated the security on the site. Meyer. In 1872 several meetings were held to discuss matters relative to town organization. Lets improve moral of City workers to make Grand Island a top-notch employer that cares about their employees increasing moral, retention and job satisfaction. Every voice will be acknowledged and heard. Clark; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Engineer Water Works, W. C. Van Pelt; Engineer Fire Dept., John A. Matthews; Chief of Police, R. P. O'Neill. NE, Bellevue City Mayor (Appointees remain the same.) F. McLaughlin, President, John Alexander, A. Cosh, Geo. ; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Roger Ryan; Chief of Fire Dept., Wm. On March 6th, 1906, a special election was held upon the proposition of a new municipal highting plant, resulting in 926 votes in favor of the bonds and 361 against. Cozad, P. Dean. Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele is in his first term as Mayor of Grand Island. General Information; Fee Schedule; Forms, Permits and Applications Id like to make it more open government to We need to once again get our Community to where it was years ago. uuid:d6141136-da82-457a-a397-33995ba70a38 based on information from your browser. 241 East 13th Street The per capita income for the city was $17,071. She did think about it, but she said serving as mayor would take Lafayette 401 E Fremont St Its location is one of the prairie ridges and affords natural drainage; its elevation of 1,860 feet above the sea level renders it free from malarial influences and denies it the rigorous winters of highter altitudes. Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, W. R. McAllister, President, W. F. McLaughlin, W. M. Geddes, W. F. Banks, J. W. Liveringhouse, Chas. PARKS - THE FIRE DEPARTMENT - PAVING - SEWERS - LIGHTING PLANTS - A. Abbott, Jr. 1939-40 Kay Cynova has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. C. Schourup, J. Debris that could not be recycled was burned near Fonner Park and what remained was buried within Ryder Park, on the west end of town. [3] The population was 53,131 at the 2020 census. Excavation is expected to finish by January 2015, followed by environmental testing, estimated to take 24 to 36 months. Heyde, Geo. Aguilar said that, since leaving the Legislature last year, he Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. D. Schuller 1867-68 2012-01-17T14:44:55-06:00 Mayor, Chas. Mayor, Henry Schuff; Council, James E. Hanna, James F. Rourke, Ed Miner, Otto F. Sothmann, C. P. Birk, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Heyde, Geo. 26 cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Patterned after the Sioux City Corn Palace, the building housed an exposition devoted to the production and processing of sugar beets. Crete, A. Woolstenholm, A. Cosh, Henry Potter, R. H. McAllister; Clerk, Carl H. Menck; Judge, Wm. Q_\\LO)[(R\7bNR=jQr+4;RK jetkprRR~i' W ygZ,E6kj~AA1xL \>!1+5r B. He has the right stuff to make Grand Island an all-American city again. State officials Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. The Grand Island Sugar Palace was erected in 1890 to commemorate the birth of the state's sugar beet industry. "The City of Grand Island," History of Hall County Nebraska (Lincoln, NE: Western Publishing and Engraving Company, 1920): 101-119. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He knows, NO stranger! Mayor, James Cleary, Council, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, Edward Dearing, Geo. In addition to incumbent Mayor Roger Steele and Grand Island businesswoman Julie Wright, Navy veteran Doug Brown filed this week for the office. (Other appointees held over.). A. Abbott, Jr.; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, Fred W. Ashton; Chief of Police, Z. P. R. Williams 1879-83 F. Rourke, Geo. W. Lechner 1964-73, Henry L. Clinton, Apollo Hall, New York City, February 3, 1872, https://politicalgraveyard.com/geo/NE/ofc/grandisland.html, biographical checklist and USA, Pomona, There were five deaths as a result of the tornadoes. Ive enjoyed the challenge, she said. Texas T-Bone Steakhouse Grand Island, Nebraska. NE, Pierce Mayor My name is Kash Kalkowski, I own and operate two Juice Stops in Grand Island and Kearney. Mayor, Henry Schurr; Council, Elmer E. Clinger, Herman Hehnke, Jr., A. W. Buchheit, Geo. ), Postmasters at Grand Island, 1867-1973 (may be A. ABBOTT et al for incorporation of town of Grand Island. TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. This browser does not support getting your location. After the discovery of contaminated groundwater in 1981, the Army extended Grand Island city water lines to rural subdivisions (that as of 2014 are part of the Capital Heights and Le Heights areas) in 1985 because wells may have exposed residents to the contaminated water. M. Dillon; Weighmaster, J. G. Hendrix; Water Commissioner, M. Murphy; Street Commissioner, Adolph Martinson. application/pdf The clerk was Jay E. White. HWR}+:bE]nB+]!k-!b,wh`[y bF'rdwiWSCmW_na_7FnG n#b O. H. Andrews, Dr. H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. Harold Their excavation proceeds very slowly, sifting one cubic yard at a time, because of the explosives' shock sensitivity. During munitions production, wastewater contaminated with explosives, and explosives-contaminated mops, buckets, and other equipment were buried in 56 earthen surface impoundments. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, L. Roy Brininger; Street Commissioner, Jasper Eggers; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. I have been married to my darling wife, Terry, since 1988 and we share 3 daughters and 9 grandchildren. These lists and articles explore the little things that add up to a grand life in Grand Island, Nebraska. William Other government growth occurred rapidly over the next few years. A. Woolstenholm, Chas. Martinsen; Weighmaster, D. Morgan. This train was drawn by the locomotive Osceola, in charge of George LOOMIS. Roger Steele has been re-elected as mayor of Grand Island. The Fonner Park campus is Central Nebraska's entertainment destination with horse races, a casino, concerts, and family-friendly events. Grand Island is the Absolutely the Best place to live and raise a Family in the World. Sterling Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Email Mayor Roger Steele. enjoy elected public service and trying to help and serve people, Prince. Find Nebraska mayor offices. I would have to feel the During the fall the railroad house was erected, which was used until the completion of the later railroad house in December, 1875, when part of the old building was purchased by Fred HEDDE and removed to the southwest corner of Third and Locust streets, and another part was converted into a dwelling by P. TOUHEY, and occupied in 1876 by C. W. THOMAS. Hall County, Grand Island became the end of the east division of the railroad and UP built service facilities for their locomotives in the town as well as an elegant hotel for passengers providing a boost for the local economy. This system allows for particularly efficient through-traffic while sacrificing speed and barring transportation to some locations by certain, longer vehicles. City of Grand Island Mayor, 100 East First Street, [19] Grand Island also sports a total of fifteen traffic circles, many of which are within close proximity to each other. Name Grand Island Mayor Address 100 E 1st St Grand Island, Nebraska, 68801 Phone 308-385-5450 Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Grand Islands population would grow 700% over the next 20 years, from 1,050 in 1870 to 7,500 in 1890. Mayor Steele is a Conservative Republican with a legacy of leadership and. any other capacity, Vavricek said. H. Thompson as of 1895-98 (Appointees held over.) Bartenbach, Jas. [6] By 1870, 1,057 people lived in the town and in 1872 the town was incorporated as Grand Island. The part that Grand Island has played in the manufacturing, industial, commercial, and financial achievements of Hall County will be merged in the separate chapters on those subjects that are to follow this one. Sheriffs office investigating death of Hall county woman, False reports of school shootings all over Nebraska and the country, SD Senate committee defeats petition signature requirement bill, Senator Pete Ricketts comments on one-year anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine, Central Nebraska Regional Airport operations security manager Doug Brown, publicfile@ksnblocal4.com - (402) 467-4321. Please subscribe to keep reading. The board then adjourned to meet on the 16th day of December, 1872. [16]. Bellevue City Mayor 210 West Mission Avenue Bellevue, NE. There was a problem getting your location. Edward William R. McALLISTER and C. W. THOMAS also opened their stores the same year. California, There are certain people who I think would do a better job than Butler County, I dedicated over 20 years to my Country, and now I want to dedicate my service to my community. 26 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Mayor, J. L. Clerary; Council, Jas. Hockenberger, Geo. Address, Phone Number, and Hours for Grand Island Mayor, a Mayor Office, at E 1st St, Grand Island NE. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Thomas Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. on Board of Health, W. B. Hoge, E. S. Dungan, Thos. Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, NE. day.. For the nearby island in the Platte River, see, This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. Created By Matthew D. Friend 2018 | Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2018. Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council W. F. McLaughlin, President, James F. Rourke, W. M. Geddes, Geo. G. Ryan; Coucil Jas. Mayor, James Cleary; Coucil, R. H. McAllister, President, Goe. It is therefore ordered by said board of county commissioners that the town of Grand Island be declared incorporated by the name and style of "Grand Island", with the following limits: The northwest and the northwest of the southwest of section fifteen (15) and the northeast and north of southeast of section sixteen (16) in township eleven (11) north of range (9) west, and the following persons be appointed trustees of said town, towit: R. C. JORDON, John WALLICHS, A.. THORSPECKEN, H. N. CHAPMAN, and Christian WASMER. Loan, Sr. Mayor, John L. Means; Council, N. T. Estes, F. E. Brogden, James Heesch, Henry Vieregg, D. H. Vieth, John Fonner, Chas. In 1913, the Lincoln Highway connected Grand Island to both coasts by automobile, although the entire route was not completed until 1923 or all paved across the nation until 1935. A. Reaugh, Geo. (KSNB) - There are now three people running for Grand Island Mayor leading to the May primary election. Chapman, Louis Engle, H.P. Construction of a primary water detention cell for flood control by the Central Platte River Natural Resources District, the city of Grand Island, Hall County, and Merrick County has been delayed by the slow cleanup of burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines on the grounds of the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. Charles NE, O'Neill Mayor Berry; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Geo. Ive been approached about it, but the decision for me will be I am running for Mayor because I am passionate about increasing morale in all city departments, creating solutions for the police officer shortage and ensuring government transparency. Clark; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Jos. As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 48,520 people, 18,326 households, and 11,846 families living in the city. mayoral run is a distinct possibility.



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