Civic center defeat in Lincoln leaves storm sewer funded
In Lincoln, voters rejected the $7 million civic center while approving a $6.8 million storm sewer bond. The civic center failed 14,888 to 6,965 amid record special election turnout of 22,141. City officials weigh next steps for the Federal Building and possible resubmission.
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Bill Davidson
Lincoln
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Saloon crowd weighs in on Lincoln bond vote turnout
Early returns show Lincoln residents approving storm sewer bonds while defeating a civic center plan. Voter turnout was 29 percent as bar patrons commented on cost, necessity, and downtown development, with mixed views on public finance and property assessments.
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Carl Samuelson
University of Nebraska
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Blizzard Rips Dakotas with 70 MPH Winds and Heavy Snow
The first winter blizzard pounds the upper Midwest with nine inch snow in parts of South Dakota and up to eight inches in western Minnesota. Power outages surge across Stanley and Hughes counties and in Yankton Aberdeen. Roads drifted shut as travelers endure frozen conditions and frequent closures.
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Anniversary Sale At Ben Simons Fashions
This week Ben Simon's offers savings on men and women fashions. Men's vested suits and wool worsteds are featured with prices reduced from 195 dollars to 159 99 during the sale. Call 800 742 7385 to place classified advertising from anywhere in Nebraska.
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J C Penney Tri annual Dollar Days Sale
J C Penney announces a three day Dollar Days event running Wednesday Thursday and Friday with business hours extended to 9:00 PM. Advertisements highlight price reductions across departments.
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Nebraska braced as first winter storm hits with heavy snow
Nebraska endured its first major winter storm as 3.3 to six inches fell across counties. Blizzard conditions persisted in northeast areas with 55 mph gusts, schools closed, traffic snarled, and power outages reported in multiple towns including Coleridge, Wayne, and Omaha area communities.
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Nehawka
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Lincoln snowstorm disrupts city life delays and outages
Lincoln residents faced the first snowstorm of the season as snowplows and sand trucks worked to clear streets. power outages hit neighborhoods including Air Park and West Lincoln while 16 minor accidents were reported and driving difficulties persisted amid blowing snow and drifting.
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Paul Jacobson
Lincoln Electric System
Air Park
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Lloyd Bomberger
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Energy and Agriculture notes touch grain export and beef markets
Secretary Bob Bergland aims to improve grain export reporting. Beef Processors Inc and a Pacific Northwest feedlot cooperative could shift the U.S. cattle market, signaling IBP leverage. Carter energy plan faces mixed congressional reception amid public appeal. An Iowa agreement referenced.
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Bob Bergland
Beef Processors Inc
Pacific Northwest
IBP
Lincoln Public Schools Tackle Color Penmanship Issue
Color penmanship remains a long standing concern for teachers students and parents as Lincoln Public Schools report plans to begin reforms. The note mentions page 10. A separate feature discusses converting excess grain into reserves in U S agriculture noted by Iowa Senator Dick Clark on page 26.
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