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  • Dec. 9: Sarpy County Board approves road projects, funding requests and new county engineer

    Dec. 9: Sarpy County Board approves road projects, funding requests and new county engineer

    The Sarpy County Board of Commissioners recognized County Engineer Denny Wilson, who is retiring after 15 years overseeing major road expansions. Commissioners approved a resolution appointing Zach Hergenrader…

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    Dec. 9: Lincoln Public Schools Board of Education reviews student outcomes

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    Dec. 8: Lincoln City Council advances code updates

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  • Nov. 25 – Sarpy County commissioners review tax-exemption dispute

    Nov. 25 – Sarpy County commissioners review tax-exemption dispute

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  • Nov. 18: Douglas County commissioners receive extensive Corrections report before power outage cuts meeting short

    Nov. 18: Douglas County commissioners receive extensive Corrections report before power outage cuts meeting short

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