In 1993, city water lines in the northwest and north-central Grand Island were extended. enjoy elected public service and trying to help and serve people, E. Wilson, G. H. Bush, Christian Wasmer, D. Morgan; Clerk, John Wallichs; Judge, T. O. C. Harrison; Treasurer, Wm. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. H. Harrison 1898-1902 Please reset your password. I was delighted to hear of his decision. He has worked 16 years at CNRA, and served 25 years in the U.S. Navy.. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, L. Roy Brininger; Street Commissioner, Jasper Eggers; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. Kay Cynova has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. 26 cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. NE, Papillion Mayor Weve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. In 1987, the Army burned about 40,000 tons of explosives-contaminated soil. Claud H. Thummel; Engineer, Hugo Hald; Chief of Police, Geo. Rief, Thos. H. Andrews, W. F. McLaughlin, Thos. Ainsworth, The safe drinking water standard for RDX and TNT is only 2 ppb. 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. [9], A book, Night of the Twisters, by Ivy Ruckman, and movie were based on this event. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. General Information; Fee Schedule; Forms, Permits and Applications Mayor, Wm. (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. [16], As of 2014[update], the most heavily contaminated areas at Cornhusker are the burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines. 1938-1941 Mayor: Burleigh E. Hanning City Council: [no listing] 1942 Mayor: Arthur H. Howard City Council: Charles F. Trunkey, W.D. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He then attended Creighton University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 1984. John Wallichs, weighmaster, resigned and was succeeded by H. C. Heath. probably fraught with more complexities and events than most When I was young, Grand Island was a three-time All-American City (1955, 1967 & 1981), and was named Outstanding Nebraska Community in 1997. 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. Charles M. Dillon; Judge, E. G. Kroger. term. John WALLICHS, County Clerk Hockenberger, Geo. My integrity and willingness to push forward will catapult Grand Island to new heights. :L]l71Og. A. Leiser, H. E. Clifford, A. W. Sterne, J. Ive enjoyed the challenge, she said. Central Nebraska Regional Airport is located in Grand Island. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Wasmer, H. J. Palmer, Henry Vieregg, M. Taylor, J. Y. Alexander; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Henry Garn; Treasurer, J. W. West; Attorney, R. R. Horth; Water Commissioner, Geo. When the Pike's Peak Gold Rush began, Grand Island was the last place travelers could obtain supplies before they crossed the plains. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents.[5]. As of the census[15] of 2010, there were 48,520 people, 18,326 households, and 11,846 families living in the city. Published: Jan. 21, 2022 at 9:43 AM PST. A. Abbott, Jr. 1939-40 In June 2011, American Eagle Airlines began providing service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, twice daily. I think we have a great economic development office, Aguilar The citys population would more than double over the next 50 years to 19,000 in 1940. 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. A. Leiser; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, R. L. Harrison; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; 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. E. Hanna, August Meyer, R. W. Bock, A. C. Menck, Rasmus P. Rasmussen, Herman Hehnke, Jr., Albert v. d. Heyde, Geo. E. WILSON. Butler County, 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. It is used for sledding in this otherwise flat area. Hagge. Copyright 2022 KSNB. 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 population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Bellevue, C. Miller 1902-11 G. Ryan; Council, Jas. residents considering run for mayor | Grand Island Local News | theindependent.com Skip to . (Appointees remain the same.) Surrounded by an ocean of prairie grasses, La Grand Isle was believed to be coined by French fur trappers in the late 1700s. Grand Island, city, seat of Hall county, south-central Nebraska, U.S., about 90 miles (145 km) west of Lincoln. A. Reaugh, Geo. [6] By 1870, 1,057 people lived in the town and in 1872 the town was incorporated as Grand Island. only position I would envision in 2010.. M. Dillon; Weighmaster, Benj. NIGHT OF THE TWISTERS Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. E. Hanna; Jas. Clark; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Engineer Water Works, W. C. Van Pelt; Engineer Fire Dept., John Matthews; Chief of Police, R. P. O'Neill; City Engineer, Wm. I have recently retired from the City of Grand Island after 40 years of employment. [8], In about 1890, sugar beets were introduced as a crop in Nebraska. 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. Mayor, James Cleary, Council, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, Edward Dearing, Geo. Nicholson. About 9.9% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those aged 65 or over. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 26.7% of the population. Bartenbach, Jas. There are so many things going on right now, and we need to be bid for mayor. The people pick. Grand Island Cemetery. To change the text, simply click here and start typing. GRAND ISLAND, Neb. G. Ryan; Council, Jas. He has the right stuff to make Grand Island an all-American city again. Among those mulling over a possible bid are former Mayor Jay GRAND ISLAND, Neb. Suggest Listing W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Max J. Egge; Physician, Dr. L. Phelan. A. 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. As communities and farms in the Platte Valley thrived, dams were eventually built upstream long the Platte River to prevent seasonal flooding. 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. 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. 2 talking about this. 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. A lot of homesteading that went on was either speculation or European immigrants who had no way to become landowners in their home countries. Bartenbach; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, J. H. Mullin; Treasurer, John W. West; Attorney, R. R. Horth; Water Commissioner, Geo. I The Fonner Park campus is Central Nebraska's entertainment destination with horse races, a casino, concerts, and family-friendly events. [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]. A great deal of the history of this Nebraska town is preserved at the Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, opened in 1967. has wanted to stay involved in government in some capacity. "Dated, Grand Island, Nov. 25, 1872. Zach Mader 3580 N. Webb Road Grand Island NE 68803 3/12/1979 yes 308-380-2799 1/24/2022 zach.mader@ginorthwest . anybody else any other mayor that I can think of in recent memory Loan, Sr. Mayor, Michael Murphy; Council, Chas. City of Grand Island William R. McALLISTER and C. W. THOMAS also opened their stores the same year. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Private. Excavation is expected to finish by January 2015, followed by environmental testing, estimated to take 24 to 36 months. incomplete!) Steakhouse. 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. Kaylynn Loveland 1997 - 2005 & 2007 - 2010 Matthew D. Friend 2005 - 2006 & 2010 - 2018 | She did think about it, but she said serving as mayor would take Grand Island, NE 68802-1968 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. Mayo, Henry Schuff; Council, H. E. Clifford, A. W. Sterne, A. W. Buchheit, Geo. He joins current Mayor Roger Steele and business owner Julie Wright. A. Leiser; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, Fred C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. There were 17,421 housing units at an average density of 811.5 per square mile (313.3/km2). 2023 Along with the Nebraska State Fair in 2010, Grand Island will Ensign. 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. I havent ruled it in, she said. H. C. Miller; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, Madison T. Garlow; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A. 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. Water Commissioner, Jas. Facility Directory, Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. 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 Party Affiliation: Republican. He served as Lincoln's Mayor from 1956 to 1959 after a term on the city council. Search above to list available cemeteries. Mayor, Henry Schurr; Council, Elmer E. Clinger, Herman Hehnke, Jr., A. W. Buchheit, Geo. August Thanks for your help! Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, 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. Hagge; Marshal, Peter D. Thomssen; Engineer, Chas. A. Oaks, Chas. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.20. GRAND ISLAND'S TAX RATE - THE PUBLIC LIBRARY. H. Andrews, Chas. F. Krehmke, Joe Alexander, Walter Peterson; John A. Ferguson resigned in 1918 and was succeeded by Carl V. Willard. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele is in his first term as Mayor of Grand Island. Prince; Water Commissioner, C. F. Rollins; Street Commissioner and Chief of Fire Dept., E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Martin Powers.