H. Thompson as of 1895-98 Please try again later. U.S. Route 30 runs east-west through the center of Grand Island. Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, W. M. Geddes, President, W. F. McLaughlin, Jas. 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. E. Wilson, Pres. residents considering run for mayor. Search above to list available cemeteries. Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. Mayors of Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, Grand Island, P. Dean. Grand Island is a railroad town, as are all of the towns in Nebraska which have survived and prospered much past their settlement. E. Hanna, August Meyer, R. W. Bock, A. C. Menck; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Max J. Egge; Attorney, A. L. Joseph; Judge E. G. Kroeger; Water Commissioner, Wm. Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, NE. C. Menck 1933-34 %PDF-1.4 % anybody else any other mayor that I can think of in recent memory 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Ainsworth City Mayor 606 East 4th Street Ainsworth, NE. TOWN OFFICIALS 1872-1919 - PROPERTY BELONGING to CITY - PARKS - AMUSEMENT As of 9:45 p.m., Mayor Roger Steele had 52% of the votes in the race. [18], The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. Grand Island, The Pawnee, regarded as a peaceful tribe by the United States government, aided in the construction of the railroad. Mayor, James Cleary; Council, Joseph Killian, W. R. McAllister, W. C. King, Patrick Dunphy; Clerk, John Wallichs; Judge, John D. Hayes; Treasurer, Wm. [7] In 1868 the railroad reached the area, bringing increased trade and business. only position I would envision in 2010.. Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. 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 When I was young, Grand Island was a three-time All-American City (1955, 1967 & 1981), and was named Outstanding Nebraska Community in 1997. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. August This account has been disabled. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 26.7% of the population. Box 1968, Mayor, James Cleary, Council, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, Edward Dearing, Geo. All materials contained on these pages are furnished for the free use of those engaged in researching their family origins. W. Broadwell, Jas. me, Meyer said. 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. The petition to incorporated read and was signed as follows: WIC-Grand Island at Central District Health Dept. When the Pike's Peak Gold Rush began, Grand Island was the last place travelers could obtain supplies before they crossed the plains. Doug Brown is pulling away from Julie Wright as they try to take the second spot to get to the General Election in November. In 1987, the Army burned about 40,000 tons of explosives-contaminated soil. arent of interest to him right now. 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. Several people had asked me to consider it, but, no, it is not William A. Leiser, F. M. Milliken, A. W. Sterne, A. W. Buchheit, Geo. Only about half of homesteaders actually made it to the five year mark to earn the title to their land. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. Doug told me a few months back he was going to run for Mayor of Grand Island. Grand . H. Andrews, Fr. We both share very strong Nebraska roots. The state of Nebraska is ranked 23rd in Mayor Offices per capita, and 40th in Mayor Offices per square mile. Milisen, W. H. Harrison, Geo. Suggest Listing Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. Vallier. Prince. He has the right stuff to make Grand Island an all-American city again. Another person has entered the race to be the mayor of Grand Island. Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA . NE, Grand Island Mayor With his wife, Dorothy Bridgmon Martin . There are 13 Mayor Offices in Nebraska, serving a population of 1,893,921 people in an area of 76,804 square miles. 2012-01-17T14:44:55-06:00 All rights reserved. The base of the hill was a hole 68 feet deep and nearly 200 feet across, and the hill is 40 feet high. Steakhouse. We have set your language to Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. History of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska - NEGenWeb GRAND ISLAND'S TAX RATE - THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. Hockenberger, Geo. He served prior to Hornady but Prince; Water Commissioner, J. H. Miller; Street Commissioner, Daniel T. Dunkel; City Physician, Dr. L. Phelan; Chief of Fire Dept., Gus E. Nuemann; Asst. 241 East 13th Street Other government growth occurred rapidly over the next few years. Information found on CountyOffice.org is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal, financial or medical advice. H. Harrison 1898-1902 Omaha, And your petitioners will ever pray. Hall County, Thereafter, popu lation increased steadily: 3000 in 1880, 7500 1900, and 10,000 in 1910. We first met in 1999 when he was the Command Master Chief for the guided missile Destroyer (USS, BENFOLD,DDG-65) that I was the Captain of. The Pioneer Spirit | City of Grand Island, NE Another elected official, Councilwoman Peg Gilbert, was also You can always change this later in your Account settings. They set up farms but initially had no market to sell their goods until a market opened at Fort Kearny. PDF Prostitution in Grand Island, Nebraska, 1870-1913 [3] The population was 53,131 at the 2020 census. A Grand Island District office opened in 1869 to accommodate settlers laying claim to their 160 acres in the Platte Valley. 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. mayor but really is a philosophical change in the approach of city A. Woolstenholm, President, A. Cosh, R. Goehring, R. H. McAllister, H. W. Potter, H. H. Glover, H. A. Bartling, E. C. Schourup; Clerk, Edward Hooper; Judge, O. Medical members Board of Health, C. A. Roeder, A. H. Farnsworth and Thos. Sterling Thanks for your help! F. Rourke, Edw. C. Schourup, J. Through the course of the evening, the city was ravaged by seven tornadoes, the worst of which was rated F4 on the Fujita Scale. USA. and about this time the store of M. S. HALL, a railroad contractor, was opened, and the O. K. store was moved into the new town early in 1867 by KOENIG and WIEBE. 26 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I am a former Nebraska baseball player that knows what makes excellent leadership. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, L. Roy Brininger; Street Commissioner, Jasper Eggers; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. Excavation is expected to finish by January 2015, followed by environmental testing, estimated to take 24 to 36 months. A great deal of the history of this Nebraska town is preserved at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, opened in 1967. The people pick. Jeremy Jensen - Former Mayor of Grand Island. Several G.I. residents considering run for mayor | Grand Island Local CASDE | Grand Island -- Hall County Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Paper Capture Plug-in E. Hanna, August Meyer, R. W. Bock, John Knickrehm; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Teasurer, L. R. Bringinger; Attorney, A. C. Mayer; Engineer, H. W. Kibbey; Street Commissioner, Jasper Eggers; Water Commissioner, J. H. Miller; Weghmaster, John Wallchs; Physician, Dr. L. Phelan; Chief of Police, M. D. Albogast; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. 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. In the News | City of Grand Island, NE Ensign. He will expect accountability and understanding for all. But who is running will play a big decision in Meyers decision I have recently retired from the City of Grand Island after 40 years of employment. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), 49-year-old woman victim in Marquette homicide; husband arrested, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska State Patrol investigate suspected homicide in Marquette, Omaha woman dies in Grand Island area crash, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Family believes rural Grand Island woman's death caused by assault; Hall County Sheriff's Department investigating, KFC is bringing back a fan favorite after a nearly 10-year hiatus, Central City makes state for first time since 1947, Dead fish showing up at Grand Island's Pier Lake, Hamilton County man arrested on suspicion of killing wife, Couple's love affair began at Grand Theatre, Cheerleader, coach discuss solo performance, viral fame after Grand Island competition, Grand Island Imperial Palace Express moving to South Locust Street, Student teachers learning to lead with Grand Island Public Schools, Global race is on to improve EV range in the cold, Moscow reportedly threatened new parents in Ukraine: Register your newborns as Russian or else, The impact of climate change will be felt worse in these three U.S. cities, Scientists reveal hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza. based on information from your browser. O. I will treat every member of the community with equality, respect and dignity. Join us for a reception Sunday, March 12, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM in honor of our featured artists. PDF CANDIDATE FILINGS IN THE HALL COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE (see state filings Published: Jan. 21, 2022 at 9:43 AM PST. Ad in the 1952 Centennial Directory. M. Dillon. Many are already considering a possible run. The citys challenging finances, the ever-changing landscape of Provided by the Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society, Grand Island, Nebraska. said. Cozad Mayor 215 West 8th Street Cozad, NE. There were 17,421 housing units at an average density of 811.5 per square mile (313.3/km2). Representatives of the State met with the Indians in council at Buffalo Creek. Nicholson. on whos going to run, Aguilar said. William 1615 1st Avenue I will work to create solutions for the rise in crime and the current police shortage our community is faced with. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09. [1] Federal officials The current members of the U.S. Senate from Nebraska are: To view a map of U.S. House districts in Nebraska and find your representative, click here . RDX was discovered at 371 parts per billion (ppb) and TNT at 445 ppb on the plant site and just over 100 ppb off-site. At this time, I dont envision trying to go ahead and serve in USA, David City, C. Lathen 1932-33 Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. The woman was pronounced dead after she was taken to CHI Health St. Francis. English TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD 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. My name is Kash Kalkowski, I own and operate two Juice Stops in Grand Island and Kearney. Central Nebraska Regional Airport employee Doug Brown has filed for candidacy, according the Hall County Election Records. Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be incomplete!) Roger attended Wayne State College and received a degree in Pre-Law Studies. The cost of the railroad coming into town was the denudement of most of the hardwood trees on the island for use as ties for the railroad. Nonpartisan Mayor of Grand Island (Vote for one) 4-Year Term (Incumbent Roger Steele) Roger G. Steele 2405 Santa Fe Circle Grand Island NE 68801 12/26/1956 yes 308-385-5444 1/5/2022 [email protected] nominated Elected . W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, F. C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. In 1998, a pump-and-treat facility that continues to operate was built to cycle contaminated water through an explosives residue-removal system and discharge it as clean water into Silver Creek. My integrity and willingness to push forward will catapult Grand Island to new heights. John 26 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. [22] Meyer. Following the Railroad Act of 1862, Grand Island was platted in 1866 by the Union Pacific railroad a few miles west of the German settlement. The postoffice was established in 1866 with D. SCHULER postmaster. 6, 1904. Interstate 80 is located four miles south of the city. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. There were 19,426 housing units at an average density of 683.8 per square mile (264.0/km2). Hagge; Marshal, Peter D. Thomssen; Engineer, Chas. Milisen, M. Taylor; Clerk, H. E. Clifford Judge, H. B. Wilson; Treasurer, A. C. Lederman; Attorney, W. H. Thompson; Engineer, C. E. Hart; Marshal, John VanWie. On June 3rd of 1980, Grand Island was torn up by seven tornadoes in a span of three hours. Doug Brown enters race for Grand Island mayor | KHGI - nebraska.tv Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. little premature to make decisions, but other elected offices Mayor, C. D. M. Washburn; Council, Chauncey Willse, Pres. Im not Roger was first elected to the Grand Island City Council in 2014 and was elected Mayor in 2018. A. Costello 1894-98 George H. THUMMEL, O. William R. McALLISTER and C. W. THOMAS also opened their stores the same year. probably fraught with more complexities and events than most The Political Graveyard: Mayors and Postmasters of Grand Island, Nebraska The title to Grand Island was not clear until the boundary . Grand Island Convention & Visitors Bureau. There are so many things going on right now, and we need to be the highest and lowest temperature readings during an entire month or year) calculated based on data at said location from 1991 to 2020. My son was born in Nebraska and attended the same college in Nebraska that I did. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: "Island In the Prairie" Caroline Converse (out of print); Prairie Pioneer Press (Stuhr Museum); The Town Builders; Robert Manley; Schimmer's Sand . Grand Island, NE 68802-1968