City Attorney Prince was made clerk prot tem during the illness of City Clerk Hooper, and on March 28, Councilman H. E. Clifford was selected as City Clerk vice Edward Hooper who had died shortly before, and Francis M. Milliken appointed Councilman to succeed Mr. Clifford. Please enter your email and password to sign in. REVENUE - ; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Roger Ryan; Chief of Fire Dept., Wm. 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. While I spent majority of my life serving my Country, I am now dedicated to serving my community. arent of interest to him right now. I would like to take the time my full endorsement to Doug Brown to be the next Mayor of Grand Island. Mayors and Postmasters of Grand Island, Nebraska, Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be M. Geddes; Council, Wm. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [20] Of these fifteen recorded roundabouts, fourteen are designated "official," while one is reportedly an "unofficial" insertion into the Grand Island's public transportation network.[21]. Charles Nebraska, Doug has always been an interested listener, advocate for what is right, no matter who you are or who he crosses paths with. Mayor, James Cleary; Council, Geo. A factory was already in operation in Grand Island, and an opening ball that included factory . 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. W. Lechner 1962-64 In June 2011, American Eagle Airlines began providing service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, twice daily. By Sharon Hughes, 908 W. Louise, Grand Island, NE 68801. The city had 53,131 residents as of 2020, according to the United States Census Bureau. 115 West E Street The persons appointed to circulate the petition were W. H. PLATT, A. THORSPECKEN, and W. C. BUDERUS. 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. NE, About Us Contact Us Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. W. Johnson as of 1950 After the U.S. became involved in World War II, Grand Island become home to an Army airfield, a large ordinance plant, and a German POW camp. Mayor, C. D. M. Washburn; Council, Geo. A petition of the taxable inhabitants of Grand Island being presented to the board of county commissioners andit appearing that a majority of the taxable inhabitants of said town having signed said petition: Grand Island Mayor's. Mayors of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. While Aguilar hasnt made any final decisions, he has thought Join us for a reception Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM in honor of our featured artists. The unofficial final results came down around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday with Mayor Steele receiving 3,716 votes. F. Rourke, Edw. Grand . Mayor, James Cleary; Council, W. F. McLaughlin, President, H. E. Clifford, R. Goehring, A. W. Sterne, Edward Dearing, R. H. McAllister, J. If I think theres a Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, Geo. 936 talking about this. Grand Island has been given the All-America City Award four times (1955, 1967, 1981, and 1982) by the National Civic League. Grand Island is a city in Hall County, Nebraska. I will treat every member of the community with equality, respect and dignity. 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. Ainsworth City Mayor 606 East 4th Street Ainsworth, NE. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. Hagge. The first building was erected by W. Stephens on the intersection now of Lucust and First streets. [16]. [18], The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. Mayor Steele believes in open, transparent and accountable government and is deeply honored to hold this position. Bellevue, As of 2014[update], TNT is still present at 30 ppb, and 7 ppb for RDX in the hot spot under load line 1. it could be, he said. Milisen, James Cleary, Edward Hooper, H. P. Makely, W. R. McAllister; Clerk, David Ackerman; Judge, T. O. C. Harrison; Treasurer, C. F. Bentley; Attorney, Geo. The population density was 2,000.2 people per square mile (772.2/km2). Seneca Lawsuit Information Page. The median age was 35 years. Myers 1887-89 incomplete!) Mayor, Henry Schuff; Council, C. P. Birk, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Hyde, Geo. During the year 1872 John WALLICHS served as clerk part of the time, and W. C. BUDERUS part of the time. Several G.I. NE, South Sioux City Mayor There were five deaths as a result of the tornadoes. But who is running will play a big decision in Meyers decision To use this feature, use a newer browser. Doug Brown for Mayor of Grand Island VOTE NOVEMBER 2022 Doug Brown for Mayor Grand Island, Nebraska Show Your Support Working for the People of Grand Island Why I'm Running I dedicated over 20 years to my Country, and now I want to dedicate my service to my community. Mayor, Wm. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The board then adjourned to meet on the 16th day of December, 1872. only position I would envision in 2010.. The fiest track of the Union Pacific railroad was laid here July 8, 1866, and the first construction train run in. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Grand Island, city, seat of Hall county, south-central Nebraska, U.S., about 90 miles (145 km) west of Lincoln. Steele and Brown move to November in Grand Island mayoral race. 26 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. E. WILSON. Public Figure. 122 East 3rd Street (Appointees same as 1915.) Here in this city is the seat of justice of Hall County and the center of commercial and manufacturing growth for the Platte Valley in Central Nebraska. This original settlement of log homes struggled with hardships common to pioneers. Both Doug's and my calling to serve in the US Navy for decades meant we were often absent from Nebraska and our families, but our hearts were always with both our families and Nebraska. 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. We reached out several times to incumbent Mayor Roger Steele, but he declined the interview. P.O. I would have to feel the A. Woolstenholm, A. Cosh, Henry Potter, R. H. McAllister; Clerk, Carl H. Menck; Judge, Wm. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Page of 2. W. Jenkins as of 1926 Doug told me a few months back he was going to run for Mayor of Grand Island. NE, Lincoln Mayor Steakhouse. WIC-Grand Island at Central District Health Dept. Suggest Listing 1938-1941 Mayor: Burleigh E. Hanning City Council: [no listing] 1942 Mayor: Arthur H. Howard City Council: Charles F. Trunkey, W.D. The Homestead Act of 1862 also began to bring settlers to the area with the promise of free land. Along with the Nebraska State Fair in 2010, Grand Island will Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and view the club's art exhibit in the Art Alcove. Our city was named for an island on the Platte River, an island in the middle of what was then called The Great American Desert.. [16], In 2010 Grand Island became the home of the Nebraska State Fair.[17]. A Oaks, Geo. City of Grand Island Mayor, 100 East First Street, H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. J. Baumann 1923-32 USA, David City, A. F. Buechler and R. J. Barr, editors. Other government growth occurred rapidly over the next few years. U.S. Route 30 runs east-west through the center of Grand Island. Skip past search results. This chapter will only treat of the early settlement and civic development of Grand Island. A. Kelso, G. A. Leiser; Clerk, Edward Hooper; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, Madison T. Garlow; Judge, Henry Garn; Water Commissioner, W. W. Waters; Street Commissioner, E. C. McCashlan; City Engineer, C. A. Baldwin; Chief of Police, Philip Loeplin; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. Jobs and public Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today. Loan, Sr. Mayor, Michael Murphy; Council, Chas. There were 18,326 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. Claud NE, Wymore Mayor The board met pursuant to the roll call of the county clerk. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. WORLD WAR II Ainsworth City Mayor Box 1968, (Seal Hall County, Nebraska) Edw. The per capita income for the city was $17,071. Mayor, James Cleary, Council, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, Edward Dearing, Geo. Kaylynn Loveland 1997 - 2005 & 2007 - 2010 Vavricek said, at age 55, he still has the energy and He has the right stuff to make Grand Island an all-American city again. Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) which is the sole agency responsible for training law enforcement officers throughout the state, as well as the home of the Southern Power District serving southern Nebraska. based on information from your browser. Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. (Appointees remain the same.) Hooper, Pres., James Michelson, Patrick Dunphy (resigned), C. W. Thomas (appointed), Chas. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. Prince; Water Commissioner, C. F. Rollins; Street Commissioner and Chief of Fire Dept., E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Martin Powers. E. Wilson, Pres. 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.