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Robert ‘Bob’ Cooper Jr.

Charles City Press 08 May 2025
Bob continued his education, graduating from UNI in 1972 with a BA and from the University of Nebraska, Omaha in 1979 with a Masters in Public Administration.
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Ames has hired a contractor to develop plans for new resource recovery plant. What to know

Ames Tribune 08 May 2025
Purchase agreements are in place for land along Freel Drive, just south of E ... In a special meeting on May 7, the Ames City Council approved a $50,000 contract with HDR Engineering Inc., out of Omaha, Nebraska ... The Arnold O ... 5th Street ...
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As Omaha, Lincoln voters head to polls, debate reignites over low-turnout off-cycle city elections

York News-Times 07 May 2025
Moving the mayoral and city council races to a statewide ballot would save Omaha up to ... A majority of the Omaha City Council opposes changing the election cycle, said Council President Pete Festersen.
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In the Omaha district where streetcar construction is underway, candidates' views diverge

Omaha World-Herald 07 May 2025
Voters in Omaha’s District 3 will have a choice on who will represent them on the Omaha City Council between incumbent Danny Begley and longtime Omaha resident Michael Pilypaitis ... .
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Council race highlights streetcar, road safety

Omaha World-Herald 07 May 2025
Voters in Omaha's District 3 have a choice about who will represent them on the Omaha City Council. incumbent Danny Begley or longtime Omaha resident Michael Pilypaitis ... .
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Nebraska bill may facilitate date change for future Omaha, Lincoln local elections

Omaha World-Herald 07 May 2025
A bill may let the Omaha and Lincoln city councils put their election dates on the ballot. Voters could choose to elect local officials at the same time as they pick a president ... .
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Omaha City Council president calls for better signage to warn of Missouri River's dangers

The Grand Island Independent 06 May 2025
In the aftermath of two women and one girl drowning in the Missouri River near Omaha’s N.P. Dodge Park, Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen called for more signage warning people of the dangers of the nation’s longest river to ... .
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Drownings prompt call for more signage

Omaha World-Herald 05 May 2025
In the aftermath of two women and one girl drowning in the Missouri River near Omaha's N.P. Dodge Park, Omaha City Council President Pete Festersen called for more signage warning people of the dangers of the nation's longest river to… ... .
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Ewing, Stothert address top priorities

Omaha World-Herald 05 May 2025
It's time for Omaha voters to make their picks for mayor and City Council ... .
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June Schamber, 95

Freeman Courier 05 May 2025
E. J ... Gordon (Kathy) of Baton Rouge, La., Donald (Kitty) of Omaha, Neb., Nancy (Tim) Kealy of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Susan (Jim) Rigo of Freeman, Kay (Duane) Reed of Tacoma, Wash., David (Susan) of Freeman, and Robin (Cindy) of Mesa, Ariz ... ....
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A week of terror in Omaha ended with a scoop from Iowa

Omaha World-Herald 04 May 2025
The World-Herald spent $25 in 1926 to keep the story of the arrest of sniper who killed two men in Omaha and wounded one in Council Bluffs from getting into the city's two other newspapers first ... .
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On The Beat: Shinedown putting together new show in Council Bluffs

Lincoln Journal Star 26 Apr 2025
Hard touring hard rock band Shinedown put together the show for its summer tour in Council Bluffs last week and will bring it back to Omaha Saturday ... .
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Omaha tornado: Possible twister spotted in Nebraska, warning in Council Bluffs, Carter Lake

Hindustan Times 24 Apr 2025
A possible tornado was spotted near Omaha on ... Affected areas included southeastern Omaha, northwestern Council Bluffs, Ralston, Carter Lake, and key neighborhoods like Aksarben, Benson, and Old Market.
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Tornado warning expires for Omaha, Council Bluffs; flash flood warning in effect this evening

Omaha World-Herald 24 Apr 2025
The National Weather Service in Valley has issued a tornado warning for much of the Omaha area until 5 p.m ... .
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