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]]> Gothenburg Times Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:15:13 GMT 08021711CG7L 0 40.8886 -100.07 Buff. Co. jail design mirrors Hall, Phelps designs http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/buff-co-jail-design-mirrors-hall-phelps-designs?fromrss=1 "There will be one officer for 72 men"

Buffalo County officials have no "Plan B" if taxpayers don't approve $24.5 million for a new justice center, Supervisor Sherry Morrow said. via The North Plattte Telegraph

]]> The North Plattte Telegraph Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:59:58 GMT 080215VSK3R9 0 40.8886 -100.07 Nebraska State Patrol Seizes Big Stash of Pot http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/nebraska-state-patrol-seizes-big-stash-of-pot?fromrss=1 Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol hauled in 76 pounds of marijuana after three separate traffic stops. via Action 3 News

]]> Action 3 News Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:53:36 GMT 080212K91UU0 0 40.8886 -100.07 Marijuana Seized in Buffalo-Hall County Traffic Stops http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/marijuana-seized-in-buffalo-hall-county-traffic-stops?fromrss=1 Three separate stops in Buffalo and Hall Counties led to the seizure of 76 lbs. of marijuana and the arrests of four individuals on drug charges. via Nebraska State Patrol

]]> Nebraska State Patrol Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:49:46 GMT 0802116IA4N1 0 40.8886 -100.07 Homestead exemption applications in the mail http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/homestead-exemption-applications-in-the-mail?fromrss=1 "Since the thresholds increase each year, anyone interested should at least check out the program"

Application forms for 2008 homestead exemptions have been mailed and homeowners can expect them to arrive about anytime after Feb. via Gothenburg Times

]]> Gothenburg Times Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:13:40 GMT 080211FAKUEN 0 40.8886 -100.07 Commissioners struggle to get to bottom line http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/commissioners-struggle-to-get-to-bottom-line?fromrss=1 "What do we need to do to get the right information?"

'Making payments without knowing the balance in a bank account could be risky business. via Gothenburg Times

]]> Gothenburg Times Sat, 09 Feb 2008 11:15:46 GMT 080209SI9140 0 40.8886 -100.07 [UMNS-ALL-NEWS] UMNS# 044-United Methodists explore church's global structure http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/umns-all-news-umns-044-united-methodists-explore-churchs-global-structure?fromrss=1 "On the day of day of Pentecost, it was declared global. God spoke and God understood."

Would making The United Methodist Church in the United States a regional body be the best way for the denomination to function as a worldwide body? Ten speakers explored that question during a Jan. via Worldwide Faith News

]]> Worldwide Faith News Thu, 07 Feb 2008 06:41:15 GMT 080206Q62QAT 0 40.8886 -100.07 Moving to next phase on State Fair http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/moving-to-next-phase-on-state-fair?fromrss=1 "The hypothetical fairgrounds model has the potential to achieve a level of financial performance for the fair and non-fair event activities that is much stronger than the performance with facilities that currently exist at Fairgrounds Park"

Without anyone really saying so, discussion on the future of the Nebraska State Fair seems to have moved to a new phase. via Lincoln Journal Star

]]> Lincoln Journal Star Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:06:29 GMT 080205HPQK15 0 40.8886 -100.07 Cocaine worth a Half-A-Million Dollars Seized during Traffic Stop http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/cocaine-worth-a-half-a-million-dollars-seized-during-traffic-stop?fromrss=1 A traffic stop for speeding near the Kearney, Nebraska Interchange on Interstate 80 led to the seizure of 47.5 lbs. via Nebraska State Patrol

]]> Nebraska State Patrol Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:19:28 GMT 080203FT905Q 0 40.8886 -100.07 Nearly 50 pounds of cocaine discovered on I-80 http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/02/nearly-50-pounds-of-cocaine-discovered-on-i-80?fromrss=1 Two Long Beach, N.Y., men were arrested on suspicion of possession of cocaine with intent to deliver after being stopped Thursday night on Interstate 80 near Kearney, Neb., with an estimated $500,000 worth of ... via Omaha World-Herald

]]> Omaha World-Herald Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:04:45 GMT 080201Q7108H 0 40.8886 -100.07 Albuquerque group goes digital to spread the Gospel http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/albuquerque-group-goes-digital-to-spread-the-gospel?fromrss=1 "Our young people are listening to something every day"

Albuquerque group goes digital to spread the Gospel By Erik Siemers Tuesday, January 29, 2008 More Local Business Pastors are familiar with the excuses, and this one they hear often: People just don't have time ... via The Albuquerque Tribune

]]> The Albuquerque Tribune Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:26:47 GMT 080131NTJNNO 0 40.8886 -100.07 Rural senators fight to have expressway's importance noted http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/rural-senators-fight-to-have-expressways-importance-noted?fromrss=1 Good, four-lane roads are as important as tax incentives to luring new jobs to rural communities, many rural senators believe. via Lincoln Journal Star

]]> Lincoln Journal Star Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:51:01 GMT 08012964DJJB 0 40.8886 -100.07 Gas Drive Off Leads to Pursuit http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/gas-drive-off-leads-to-pursuit?fromrss=1 A 25-year-old Owasso, Oklahoma man is in custody after leading troopers and local law enforcement officers on a pursuit through Dawson County, following a failure to pay incident in North Platte, Nebraska. via Nebraska State Patrol

]]> Nebraska State Patrol Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:15:28 GMT 080129DLFK2Q 0 40.8886 -100.07 Utility has not installed devices that could prevent bird injuries http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/utility-has-not-installed-devices-that-could-prevent-bird-injuries?fromrss=1 "We're saying, 'You know what the situation is; you have prior notice, and we take a dim view of this,'"

A federal wildlife agency is stepping up its pressure on a public power district to help prevent injury or death to migrating birds, including the endangered whooping crane, from the utility's Platte River ... via Omaha World-Herald

]]> Omaha World-Herald Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:10:42 GMT 0801280TJJ0H 0 40.8886 -100.07 Democrats gear up for first-ever caucus http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/democrats-gear-up-for-first-ever-caucus?fromrss=1 "Six to eight states would have caucuses or primaries in the middle of January and it would be rotated through the various areas each presidential election year"

Local participants to gather at Gothenburg Public Library Change is in the air for Dawson County Democrats and other party members throughout the state. via Gothenburg Times

]]> Gothenburg Times Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:39:12 GMT 080126KCRRGG 0 40.8886 -100.07 Gov. Heineman honors Bergstrom at Pershing School http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/gov-heineman-honors-bergstrom-at-pershing-school?fromrss=1 "He is the very best principal we have in Nebraska"

Gov. Dave Heineman enjoys the kindergarten through 1st grade choir at Pershing Elementary Wednesday morning. via Lexington Clipper-Herald

]]> Lexington Clipper-Herald Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:32:01 GMT 080124P9JH5K 0 40.8886 -100.07 Florom appointed District 11 presiding judge http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/florom-appointed-district-11-presiding-judge?fromrss=1 Judge Kent Florom has been named County Court Presiding Judge of the 11th Judicial District beginning January 15, 2008.. The Nebraska Supreme Court approved the nomination of Judge Florom, whose name was ... via McCook Daily Gazette

]]> McCook Daily Gazette Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:30:26 GMT 0801222PN9LD 0 40.8886 -100.07 Saunders County Democrats hold practice caucus http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/saunders-county-democrats-hold-practice-caucus?fromrss=1 "The great turnout we had today only shows good things ahead for Feb. 9."

The leaders of the Saunders County Democratic Party are excited about what will happen in three weeks. via Ralston Recorder

]]> Ralston Recorder Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:17:13 GMT 0801209L1RJE 0 40.8886 -100.07 Way cleared for construction of homes http://www.topix.net/city/willow-island-ne/2008/01/way-cleared-for-construction-of-homes?fromrss=1 "After the first time, we knew we had a good project and wanted to keep after it until the credits were awarded"

For those involved in the funding of a new housing project in Gothenburg, Cozad and Lexington, the third time is literally a charm. via Gothenburg Times

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