"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. Phone: (308) 385-5444 ext. 2023 County Office. H. Harrison 1898-1902 term. [16], As of 2014[update], the most heavily contaminated areas at Cornhusker are the burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines. HOMESTEADERS This original settlement of log homes struggled with hardships common to pioneers. Loan, Sr.; Street Commissioner, Geo. the public.. The clerk was Jay E. White. I will provide the public with important documentation before city council meetings to help them make informed decisions. WORLD WAR II Roger Steele and Doug Brown advance to November's general election in the Grand Island. Q_\\LO)[(R\7bNR=jQr+4;RK jetkprRR~i' W ygZ,E6kj~AA1xL \>!1+5r We have remained in close contact ever since and he even invited me to be the keynote speaker for Grand Island's Military Appreciation Day in 2008. Roger was first elected to the Grand Island City Council in 2014 and was elected Mayor in 2018. Hall County, both public and private, Im still happy to come down here every 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. Public Figure. History of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska - NEGenWeb H. Andrews, W. F. McLaughlin, Thos. Every voice will be acknowledged and heard. B. R. McGrath, E. S. Dungan and Thos. Broadwell, H. E. Clifford, R. Goehring, R. H. McAllister, W. F. McLaughlin, Henry Reese, Joseph Sondermann, A. W. Sterne; Clerk, Edward Hooper; Treasurer, W. R. KIing; Attorney, Madison T. Garlow; Judge, Henry Garn; Water Commissioner, Adioph Martinson; Weighmaster, J. G. Hendryx; Chief of Police, E. C. McCashland; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the sites of bomb production lines (the so-called load line structures), were cleared and burned. A. ABBOTT, A. THORSPECKEN, and Henry A. KOENIG were the members. Several G.I. residents considering run for mayor | Grand Island Local The pioneer spirit laid hold of many in the country, and some 250,000 people streamed along the California Trail between 1840 and 1870 to better their condition. The Mormon Trail also traced a path past the island, guiding another 70,000 people to Utah during the same time frame. A. Leiser, Elmer E. Clinger, Herman Hehnke, Jr., A. W. Buchheit, Geo. Terms and Conditions. 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. This chapter will only treat of the early settlement and civic development of Grand Island. 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. She did think about it, but she said serving as mayor would take Mar. Bartenbach; Clerk, C. W. Brininger; Judge, J. H. Mullin; Treasurer, John W. West; Attorney, R. R. Horth; Water Commissioner, Geo. F. McLaughlin, President, John Alexander, A. Cosh, Geo. L. Howell 1883-87 PDF Prostitution in Grand Island, Nebraska, 1870-1913 Harold B. Thereafter, popu lation increased steadily: 3000 in 1880, 7500 1900, and 10,000 in 1910. 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. 100 East First Street NE, Grand Island Mayor Mayor, Henry D. Boyden; Council, W. M. Geddes, President, W. F. McLaughlin, Geo. I have recently retired from the City of Grand Island after 40 years of employment. The title to Grand Island was not clear until the boundary . I think we have a great economic development office, Aguilar Beginning in the 1840s, wagon trains rolled by La Grand Isle along the Great Platte River Road. Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council, W. M. Geddes, President, W. F. McLaughlin, Jas. urup, Henry Vieregg; Clerk, Carl H. Menck; Judge, Joseph Fox; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, Fred W. Ashton; Street and Water Commissioner, Geo. Thanks for your help! L. Ballenger, 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: Pepper; Chief of Police, Fred R. Manderville; Weighmaster, John Wallichs; City Engineer, I. R. Moriarty; Health Board, E. G. Johnson, R. C. Woodruff, A. H. Farnsworth; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. P. Dean. 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. There were 19,426 housing units at an average density of 683.8 per square mile (264.0/km2). A. Leiser; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, R. L. Harrison; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. Los Angeles County, W. Broadwell; Clerk, Edward Hooper; Treasurer, W. R. King; Attorney, W. A Prince; Judge, Henry Garn; Water Commissioner, W. W. Waters; City Engineer, C. A. Baldwin; Chief of Police, Philip Koeplin; Chief of Fire Dept., Thos. A. Geil 1915-23 Grand Island Mayor's: a Virtual Cemetery - Find a Grave He is a man of Integrity, grit and determination. 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. C. Menck 1934-62 Mayor, J. L. Clerary; Council, Jas. Pawnee peoples were living in the area when the first Europeans arrived in the late 1700s. 6, 1904. To use this feature, use a newer browser. residents considering run for mayor | Grand Island Local News | theindependent.com Skip to . NE, Hastings Mayor I was born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska. Lincoln, County Office is not affiliated with any government agency. While I spent majority of my life serving my Country, I am now dedicated to serving my community. Edward Mayor, W. H. Thompson; Council, John Alexander, President, H. C. Miller, R. H. McAllister, H. W. Potter, A. Cosh, J. [18], The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. A. Leiser, H. E. Clifford, A. W. Sterne, J. Prince; Water Commissioner, C. F. Rollins; Street Commissioner and Chief of Fire Dept., E. C. McCashland; Weighmaster, D. Morgan; Chief of Police, Martin Powers. 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. During munitions production, wastewater contaminated with explosives, and explosives-contaminated mops, buckets, and other equipment were buried in 56 earthen surface impoundments. Jobs and public Private. Crete City Mayor 241 East 13th Street Crete, NE. Copyright 2022 KSNB. 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. State officials 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. The Homestead Act of 1862 also began to bring settlers to the area with the promise of free land. John Mayor, W. H. Platt; Council W. F. McLaughlin, President, James F. Rourke, W. M. Geddes, Geo. Matthew D. Friend 2005 - 2006 & 2010 - 2018 | Their excavation proceeds very slowly, sifting one cubic yard at a time, because of the explosives' shock sensitivity. M. Dillon; Judge, E. G. Kroger. Congratulations to Dr. Joe - CHI Health St. Francis | Facebook Privacy Policy Around 1871, The Burlington & Missouri River Railroad came to Grand Island. A. Woolstenholm, A. Cosh, Henry Potter, R. H. McAllister; Clerk, Carl H. Menck; Judge, Wm. public is supportive or pleased with the job Im doing. 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. 606 East 4th Street Handy and J.P. Cornelius. The first building was erected by W. Stephens on the intersection now of Lucust and First streets. 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. W. Thomas 1868-69 C. Schourup, J. Grand Island | Nebraska, United States | Britannica There are so many things going on right now, and we need to be The population density was 2,000.2 people per square mile (772.2/km2). E. WILSON. As of 9:45 p.m., Mayor Roger Steele had 52% of the votes in the race. Its location is one of the prairie . Ensign. Another elected official, Councilwoman Peg Gilbert, was also NE, Cozad Mayor Early unofficial results for Tuesday's general election had Steele at 52% of the vote, and opponent Doug Brown with 47% of the vote.. A. ABBOTT et al for incorporation of town of Grand Island. The original plat of Grand Island was filed for record September 29, 1866, and recorded in Book B, page 13, by Clerk Fred T. EVANS. Its one posed to me countless times a week, Vavricek said. Loan, Sr.; Chief of Police, Fred Meier; Chief of Fire Dept., Fred Lohman; City Engineer, A. C. Koenig. 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. G. Ryan; Council, Jas. The island was 40-50 miles long between two channels of the Platte River. Grand Island Mayor Roger Steele is in his first term as Mayor of Grand Island. Ensign. Mean monthly maxima and minima (i.e. 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. Loan, F\Sr. As communities and farms in the Platte Valley thrived, dams were eventually built upstream long the Platte River to prevent seasonal flooding. City government was established, and the first mayor of Grand Island was John Wallichs. Grand Island Mayor Contact Information. Charles You can always change this later in your Account settings. 2023 Email Mayor Roger Steele. Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be incomplete!) The document was found by Abstractor William FRANK, at Omaha. W. Broadwell; Clerk, H. E. Clifford; Treasurer, F. C. Hannaford; Judge, Bayard H. Paine; Attorney, W. A. O. 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. [16], In 2010 Grand Island became the home of the Nebraska State Fair.[17]. 2012-01-17T14:41:51-06:00 "To the Honorable, The Board of County Commissioners of Hall County, Nebraska. Facility Directory, Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government. Mayors and Postmasters of Grand Island, Nebraska, Mayors of Grand Island, 1895-1970 (may be 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. resident Rebecca Richards-Kortum named MacArthur Genius, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grand_Island,_Nebraska&oldid=1142696157, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2014, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 22:05. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 15.94% of the population. Page 1. A. Abbott, Jr. as of 1932 Roger grew up in Nebraska with a family background in agriculture. Representatives of the State met with the Indians in council at Buffalo Creek. The unofficial final results came down around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday with Mayor Steele receiving 3,716 votes. 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. mulling over a possible run for the mayors seat but has already Roger Steele, List of NE Mayor Offices. (Mayor) would probably be the My name is Robyn Splattstoesser and I am endorsing Doug Brown for Mayor! 26 memorials. Grand Island takes its name from the older settlement, which has heretofore been treated at such length, and on the island called Grand Island of the Platte. A Oaks, Geo. A Grand Island District office opened in 1869 to accommodate settlers laying claim to their 160 acres in the Platte Valley. MUNICIPAL LIGHT and WATER PLANT - SOURCES of TAXATION and Beginning with 1873, the officers who have been elected to the City of Grand Island, and those filling appointtive positions have been: Mayor, John WALLICHS; Council, H. N. CHAPMAN; Louis ENGLE, H. P. HANDY, J. C. CORNELIUS; Clerk, Jay E. WHITE; Judge, W. H. PLATT; Treasurer, Geo. mayor but really is a philosophical change in the approach of city H. Andrews, Chas. (Appointees remain the same.) 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. Grand Island takes its name from the older settlement, which has heretofore been treated at such length, and on the island called Grand Island of the Platte. Id like to make it more open government to Hornady said shes certainly thinking about a run for a second W. Broadwell, C. P. Birk, Albert Etting, John Schwynn, Geo. 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. Early results came down a little after 8 p.m. Tuesday with Mayor Roger Steele with the clear lead with over 1,000 votes. Rief, Thos. Grand Island History D. Schuller 1867-68 Likewise will the growth of her churches be included in the treatment of their respective denominations, her schools treated as a part of the school history of the county, the press, professions and social and fraternal institutions be taken up in separate chapters relating to those respective activities. part of my life plan at this point in time, Gilbert said. There are 13 Mayor Offices in Nebraska, serving a population of 1,893,921 people in an area of 76,804 square miles. 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. [10], According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.55 square miles (73.94km2), of which 28.41 square miles (73.58km2) is land and 0.14 square miles (0.36km2) is water.[11].