W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, F. C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. Among those mulling over a possible bid are former Mayor Jay GRAND ISLAND'S TAX RATE - THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Doug Brown enters race for Grand Island mayor | KHGI - nebraska.tv Roger Steele and Doug Brown advance to November's general election in the Grand Island. Ive been approached about it, but the decision for me will be Mayor, Chas. Matthew D. Friend 2005 - 2006 & 2010 - 2018 | Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, W. M. Geddes, President, W. F. McLaughlin, Jas. Sort By. Reif; Assessor, Wm. Ensign. We have set your language to Prior to this time Grand Island had nothing to show title to the streets and alleys, beyond twenty-one years possession of the same, the county records then showing title only in the Union Pacific Railroad Company. There is a problem with your email/password. All materials contained on these pages are furnished for the free use of those engaged in researching their family origins. Present Messrs. HOOPER, CORNELIUS, and JACKSON. H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. A. Leiser, H. E. Clifford, A. W. Sterne, J. Mayor, Henry D. Boyden; Council, W. M. Geddes, President, W. F. McLaughlin, Geo. Males had a median income of $28,925 versus $20,521 for females. 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. Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be incomplete!) F. McLaughlin, President, John Alexander, A. Cosh, Geo. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. This chapter will only treat of the early settlement and civic development of Grand Island. [16], As of 2014[update], the most heavily contaminated areas at Cornhusker are the burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines. The hardest hit area of town was the South Locust business district. The Political Graveyard: Mayors and Postmasters of Grand Island, Nebraska Many are already considering a possible run. %PDF-1.4 % 241 East 13th Street [6] By 1870, 1,057 people lived in the town and in 1872 the town was incorporated as Grand Island. ), Postmasters at Grand Island, 1867-1973 (may be My name is Kash Kalkowski, I own and operate two Juice Stops in Grand Island and Kearney. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, L. Roy Brininger; Street Commissioner, Jasper Eggers; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. Ensign. arent of interest to him right now. Councilman Sneller resigned and was succeeded by Wm. Prince; Water Commissioner, C. F. Rollins; Street Commissioner and Chief of Fire Dept., E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Martin Powers. Bartenbach, Jas. She did think about it, but she said serving as mayor would take 6, 1904. 26 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WIC-Grand Island at Central District Health Dept. Los Angeles County, All Rights Reserved. There are 13 Mayor Offices in Nebraska, serving a population of 1,893,921 people in an area of 76,804 square miles. H. Harrison 1898-1902 Milisen, Henry Vieregg, E. A. Barnes, J. WIA-fi-5220Cdj Mayor, Chas. 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. Grasslands stretched out to the horizon in every direction surrounding the place that would become Grand Island, Nebraska. Doug has proven himself as a leader and manager, both in the military and at the airport. Terms and Conditions. The citys population would more than double over the next 50 years to 19,000 in 1940. 122 East 3rd Street There are certain people who I think would do a better job than Mayor Steele is a Conservative Republican with a legacy of leadership and. To change the text, simply click here and start typing. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Working Together for a Better Tomorrow, Today. Party Affiliation: Republican. 1819 Farnam Street Their excavation proceeds very slowly, sifting one cubic yard at a time, because of the explosives' shock sensitivity. [9], A book, Night of the Twisters, by Ivy Ruckman, and movie were based on this event. Jan. 3, 1975. NE, Cozad Mayor Ditter as of 1970, Events and Candidates (may be incomplete! The Fonner Park campus is Central Nebraska's entertainment destination with horse races, a casino, concerts, and family-friendly events. It is used for sledding in this otherwise flat area. [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]. Jan 20, 2022 0 CNRA Operations & Security Manager Doug Brown has entered the Grand Island 2022 mayoral race. We reached out several times to incumbent Mayor Roger Steele, but he declined the interview. Created By Matthew D. Friend 2018 | Last Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2018. They set up farms but initially had no market to sell their goods until a market opened at Fort Kearny. County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. South Sioux, M. Dillon. Ewing, Deane Seeger, Russell Reid, Leslie Peterson, Stanley Rogers, Ralph Tenney 1943 [no directory published] 1944 [no directory published] 1945 Mayor: Arthur H. Howard In addition to incumbent Mayor Roger Steele and Grand Island businesswoman Julie Wright, Navy veteran Doug Brown filed this week for the office. City Calendar | City of Grand Island, NE For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.0 males. "Petition of O. The median age in the city was 34.7 years. M. Dillon. He ran unopposed in 2018, but this time around, he has two people hoping to take his spot. Hagge. Grand Island Mayor 100 E 1st St Grand Island, NE. Snodgrass; Water Commissioner, John C. McAuley; Street Commissioner, William Pepper; Judge, E. G. Kroger. Bennett S. "Abe" Martin was a prominent Lincoln businessman, civic, and political figure in Lincoln for many years. Frank Mayor, John L. Means; Council< Chas. Mayor, C. D. M. Washburn; Council, Chauncey Willse, Pres. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. Mayor, Michael Murphy; Council, O. U. Wescott, Chas. In 1993, city water lines in the northwest and north-central Grand Island were extended. Clark; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Geo. Page of 2. Waters; Weighmaster, John Wallichs; City Physician, Dr. B. R. McGrath; Chief of Police, Frank Hoagland; Chief of Fire Dept., Frank H. Smith. J. Cunningham as of 1948 Killian; City Engineer, Wm. Grand . As those wagon trains rolled through the central Nebraska prairies, a group of 35 German-speaking immigrants left Davenport, Iowa, in 1857 and settled near the east end of La Grand Isle. Mayor, Edward Hooper; Council, Joseph Killian, W. C. King (no record of the other two); Clerk, John Wallichs; Judge, W. H. Platt; Treasurer, Wm. I want to clean up our city, reduce crime, be accountable and responsive to all citizens, I work for all the Citizens of Grand Island. A final meeting to consider the question was held on November 25, 1872, and a report was received from a committee previously appointed, in favor of presenting a petition to the commissioners. Every museum tells a story, but Stuhr Museum's 200 acres puts you in the story with living history and notable architecture. NE, Papillion Mayor PDF Prostitution in Grand Island, Nebraska, 1870-1913 E. WILSON. M. Dillon; Judge, E. G. Kroger. 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 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. Along with the Nebraska State Fair in 2010, Grand Island will also see a mayor's race. bid for mayor. He is a man of Integrity, grit and determination. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female. Its location is one of the prairie . Provided by the Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society, Grand Island, Nebraska. [22] Chapman, Louis Engle, H.P. CountyOffice.org does not provide consumer reports and is not a consumer reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. Q_\\LO)[(R\7bNR=jQr+4;RK jetkprRR~i' W ygZ,E6kj~AA1xL \>!1+5r 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. Prince. He knows, NO stranger! J. Baumann 1923 the State Fair relocation and environmental battles with local me, Meyer said. [16]. Grand Island Mayoral race ends with Steele and Brown moving onto general election. Jeremy Jensen - Former Mayor of Grand Island. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The Pawnee, regarded as a peaceful tribe by the United States government, aided in the construction of the railroad. 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. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. Loan, Sr.; Engineer, C. E. Hart; Street Commissioner, Patrick Higgins. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Vallier. These prairies had been populated by the Pawnee Indians for hundreds of years, living in communities of earth lodges while farming they cultivated 10 varieties of corn and hunting buffalo. There are so many things going on right now, and we need to be 2012-01-17T14:44:55-06:00 Grand Island | Nebraska, United States | Britannica William H. Thompson as of 1895-98 M. W. Jenkins as of 1926 O. H. Andrews, W. F. McLaughlin, Thos. B. Partridge; Chief of Fire Department, R. A. Kelso; Water Commissioner, M. Murphy; Street Commissioner, M. Murphy; Street Commissioner, W. F. Martinsen; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; City Engineer, A. C. Koenig. part of my life plan at this point in time, Gilbert said. All images used on these pages were obtained from sources permitting free distribution, or generated by the author, and are subject to the same restrictions/permissions. The Grand Island Public Library Art Alcove will be featuring The Grand Island Art Club Monday, March 6, 2023, through Thursday, March 30, 2023. 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. George CORNELIUS C. Miller 1902-11 I would have to feel the The Army injected "hot spots" of contamination with a molasses-based substance containing bacteria present under the T&E Cattle Company feedlot to more quickly degrade RDX and TNT, which was intended to lower contamination levels. Beginning in the 1840s, wagon trains rolled by La Grand Isle along the Great Platte River Road. 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. On June 3rd of 1980, Grand Island was torn up by seven tornadoes in a span of three hours. Mayor, Henry Schurr; Council, Elmer E. Clinger, Herman Hehnke, Jr., A. W. Buchheit, Geo. unsuccessful run for Congress. He has the right stuff to make Grand Island an all-American city again. U.S. Route 281 is the main north-south route in the city, running through the city's west edge south to Hastings, and north to O'Neill. He then attended Creighton University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 1984. Page 1. 2012-01-17T14:41:51-06:00 City Hall Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, W. R. McAllister, President, W. F. McLaughlin, W. M. Geddes, W. F. Banks, J. W. Liveringhouse, Chas. E. Wilson, G. H. Bush, Christian Wasmer, D. Morgan; Clerk, John Wallichs; Judge, T. O. C. Harrison; Treasurer, Wm. This is the text area for this paragraph. As a retired United State Navy-Command Master Chief and with over 30 years of S. Management experience, I have developed leadership skills that I believe will help me succeed if elected Mayor of Grand Island. Re-Elect Mayor Roger Steele - Facebook ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: "Island In the Prairie" Caroline Converse (out of print); Prairie Pioneer Press (Stuhr Museum); The Town Builders; Robert Manley; Schimmer's Sand . 2022 Election: Grand Island Mayor | KHGI - nebraska.tv In the early 1700s, the Pawnee numbered around 60,000, but disease brought from Europe soon decimated their numbers. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Jeffrey Adams, 47, has been arrested in connection to his wife's death. 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. (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. Grand Island, NE 68802-1968 My integrity and willingness to push forward will catapult Grand Island to new heights. Vallier. The title to Grand Island was not clear until the boundary . PDF CANDIDATE FILINGS IN THE HALL COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE (see state filings Mayor, W. H. Thompson; Council, John Alexander, President, H. C. Miller, R. H. McAllister, H. W. Potter, A. Cosh, J. Steele and Brown move to November in Grand Island mayoral race Handy and J.P. Cornelius. By Sharon Hughes, 908 W. Louise, Grand Island, NE 68801. Instead, he made an F. Krehmke. anybody else any other mayor that I can think of in recent memory The most important thing, as far as Im concerned, is government that he saw come about when former City Administrator G. Ryan; Council, Rasmus P. Rasmussen, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Heyde, Geo. F. Rourke, Henry Schlotfelt, Chas. FIRST BUILDINGS - ORGANIZATION of the TOWN - ACTION of TAKEN by the COMMISSIONERS O. B. Jorden, D. H. Vieth; Clerk, David Ackerman; Judge, John W. West; Treasurer, A. C. Lederman; Attorney, W. H. Platt; Engineer, C. E. Hart; Chief of Police, Geo. Mayor, Wm. Mayor Roger Steele | City of Grand Island, NE 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. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Loan, Sr.; Chief of Police, Fred Meier; Chief of Fire Dept., Fred Lohman; City Engineer, A. C. Koenig. Doug Brown for Mayor of Grand Island Hall County, Thanks for your help! 1938-1941 Mayor: Burleigh E. Hanning City Council: [no listing] 1942 Mayor: Arthur H. Howard City Council: Charles F. Trunkey, W.D. My grandparents were born and raised in Nebraska. I've never met anybody that works harder than Doug. "Your petitioners, taxable inhabitants of the town of Grand Island, respectfully request your honorable body to declare the town of Grand Island a body politic and corporate by the name of and style of the Town of Grand Island, and they do also request that R. C. JORDAN, John WALLCHS, A. THORSPECKEN, H. N. CHAPMAN, and Christian WASMER be appointed trustees of said town. urup, Henry Vieregg; Clerk, Carl H. Menck; Judge, Joseph Fox; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, Fred W. Ashton; Street and Water Commissioner, Geo. Prince; City Engineer, J. C. Lefler; Street Commissioner, Daniel T. Dunkel; Water Commissioner, J. T. Miller; Weighmaster, John Wallichs; City Physician, Dr. L. Phelan; Chief of Police , Frank Hoagland. The document was found by Abstractor William FRANK, at Omaha. Zach Mader 3580 N. Webb Road Grand Island NE 68803 3/12/1979 yes 308-380-2799 1/24/2022 zach.mader@ginorthwest . Bartenbach; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, J. H. Mullin; Treasurer, John W. West; Attorney, R. R. Horth; Water Commissioner, Geo. Ainsworth City Mayor City government was established, and the first mayor of Grand Island was John Wallichs. Bartenbach, W. H. Harrison, Gus Koehler, Jas. As of 9:45 p.m., Mayor Roger Steele had 52% of the votes in the race. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Through the course of the evening, the city was ravaged by seven tornadoes, the worst of which was rated F4 on the Fujita Scale. A. ABBOTT, A. THORSPECKEN, and Henry A. KOENIG were the members. Hockenberger, Geo. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. NE, South Sioux City Mayor W. Broadwell, Lewis T. Geer, Jas. O. A. Leiser; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Fred C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. Hornady said shes certainly thinking about a run for a second 2012-01-17T14:44:55-06:00 HOOPER. Aguilar and current Grand Island City Council President Bob CASDE | Grand Island -- Hall County GRAND ISLAND, Neb. Grand Island, Nebraska - Ballotpedia A. Leiser, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, Edward Dearing, Geo. Cornhusker had produced bombs and explosives during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War, and had been put on standby status in October 1973. He served as Lincoln's Mayor from 1956 to 1959 after a term on the city council. H. Andrews, Dr. H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. 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. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. 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. When the Pike's Peak Gold Rush began, Grand Island was the last place travelers could obtain supplies before they crossed the plains. I would like to take the time my full endorsement to Doug Brown to be the next Mayor of Grand Island. Thomas Im not Hall County NEGenWeb Project 2018 | All Rights Reserved A great deal of the history of this Nebraska town is preserved at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, opened in 1967. J. Baumann 1923-32 The population density was 1,707.8 inhabitants per square mile (659.4/km2). This unusual storm destroyed large sections of the northwest and southeast sections of the city, and brought the community together to rebuild. A. ABBOTT et al for incorporation of town of Grand Island. interest of open government, and I believe in effective and As of 9:45 p.m., Mayor Roger Steele had 52% of the votes in the race. There is 1 Mayor Office per 145,686 people, and 1 Mayor Office per 5,907 square miles. Id like to see somebody on the city level be more Mayor, James Cleary; Council, W. F. McLaughlin, President, H. E. Clifford, R. Goehring, A. W. Sterne, Edward Dearing, R. H. McAllister, J. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, L. R. Brininger; Judge E. G. Kroeger. Grand Island is a railroad town, as are all of the towns in Nebraska which have survived and prospered much past their settlement. With the primary more than a year away, Vavricek said, its a 220 North Hastings Avenue F. Rourke, Claud Eggers, Geo. - Thomas H. Copeman III-Vice Admiral, USN (ret). August incomplete!) CLICK HERE TO KEEP TRACK OF THE ELECTION RESULTS ON THIS RACE AND OTHERS. 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. employers havent weighed Hornady down. Van Buskirk; City Physician, Dr. M. L. Rich. Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. Please reset your password. Mayor, Chas. Please try again later. any other capacity, Vavricek said. Congratulations to Dr. Joe - CHI Health St. Francis | Facebook Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. Dwight Johnson left and Zachary Zoul came in the early 1990s. He joins current Mayor Roger Steele and business owner Julie Wright. Only about half of homesteaders actually made it to the five year mark to earn the title to their land. 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. Box 1968, Other government growth occurred rapidly over the next few years. Several people had asked me to consider it, but, no, it is not G. Ryan; Council, Frederick N. Rask, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Edw. The fiest track of the Union Pacific railroad was laid here July 8, 1866, and the first construction train run in. A. Kelso, R. H. McAllister; Clerk, Edward Hooper; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, Madison T. Garlow; Judge, Henry Garn; Water Commissioner, E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, J. G. Hendryx; Chief of Police, Phil Koeplin; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. Grand Island, city, seat of Hall county, south-central Nebraska, U.S., about 90 miles (145 km) west of Lincoln. RAIL TRAVELS GOLDEN AGE John WALLICHS, County Clerk The racial makeup of the city was 86.72% White, 0.42% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 9.64% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. I have known Doug Brown my entire life and fell he would make an outstanding Mayor for Grand Island. E. Hanna, August Meyer, R. W. Bock, A. C. Menck, Rasmus P. Rasmussen, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Heyde, Geo. The board met pursuant to the roll call of the county clerk. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 26.7% of the population. I urge you to vote for Doug Brown as the next City of Grand Island Mayor. Wasmer. Its one posed to me countless times a week, Vavricek said. NE, Hastings Mayor John Wallichs, weighmaster, resigned and was succeeded by H. C. Heath. I pledge to treat everyone with equality, respect and dignity. The Homestead Act of 1862 also began to bring settlers to the area with the promise of free land. 401 E Fremont St I havent ruled it in, she said. While Aguilar hasnt made any final decisions, he has thought Early unofficial results for Tuesday's general election had Steele at 52% of the vote, and opponent Doug Brown with 47% of the vote.. Died: Lincoln, NE. Historical Listing of City Councils and Mayors F. Rourke, Edw. 7G/> )_q5N%}_0{I]LN0TO' S7KEZ0S>3a ,|Ss{83Uv\2yu=$zW8 #gp}5mIn}gof#x7P>qwvYdpoq&q(D4")6m`B)J6~m3 1g`#^nYjlHD8|(UL;7sbu y5njoXMQoqt;or5E0Z+rCKf~O~(c,31T_j*q>:pRUBz#UCFd $/NFCdPe~ITL jDP =s-R[lq",m6ved,j\Y Mayor, W. H. Plat; Council, H. H. Glover, President, John Alexander, Henry Mayer, E. C. Schourup, H. W. Potter, R. Goehring, R. H. McAllister, A. Cosh; Clerk, Edw. REVENUE - Following graduation, Roger moved to Grand Island and became a trial attorney and has tried over 100 jury trials. D. W. Hoyt, and he resigned in August, 1919, and was succeeded by W. J. Wilkinson. HWR}+:bE]nB+]!k-!b,wh`[y bF'rdwiWSCmW_na_7FnG n#b [19] Grand Island also sports a total of fifteen traffic circles, many of which are within close proximity to each other. 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. The island was 40-50 miles long between two channels of the Platte River. uuid:8d776de7-0b56-4a82-8dd1-3b1cdfc87373 A. Woolstenholm, Chas. 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. The people of Grand Island could not be better served, in my opinion, as Doug Brown is a man of unflinching character, honesty and integrity.