BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024-09-10) Blair’s City Council convened Tuesday night for a packed agenda, making crucial decisions on the city’s financial future and development plans. The council approved the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, setting appropriations at $93.4 million. This comes with a slight increase in property taxes, as the council voted to raise the…
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Blair City Council Honors Local Heroes, Discusses Bypass Opening
BLAIR, NEBRASKA (2024 SEPTEMBER 1) – Tuesday night’s Blair City Council meeting opened with a ceremony honoring local first responders for their life-saving efforts. Blair Volunteer Fire Department members Joe Maguire, Tyrel Hernes, Anthony Borders, and Derek Paper received awards for performing CPR during a recent emergency at Foxridge Apartments. Blair Police Department officers Josh…
Blair City Council Meeting: Approvals and Plans for Community Enhancement
The Blair City Council convened on June 13, 2023, to discuss and decide on several important matters that would impact the community. The meeting addressed various aspects of city development and infrastructure, focusing on improving the quality of life for residents. Here is a detailed summary of the key points discussed during the meeting. One…
Blair City Council Meeting Highlights Urban Governance and Infrastructure Advancements
The recent Blair City Council meeting on May 9, 2023, showcased significant developments in urban governance and infrastructure under the leadership of City Administrator Phil Green. The meeting addressed key issues such as housing, law enforcement, tax increment financing, infrastructure projects, and administrative concerns. These discussions reflect the council’s commitment to promoting community welfare and…
Blair City Council Appoints New Administrator, Reviews Projects, and Addresses Rezoning Requests
At the city council meeting on April 11, 2023, members appointed Phil Green as the new city administrator. The decision saw two dissenting votes among council members. Additionally, an annual audit of the city’s financial records revealed a strong fiscal position, leading to the council’s approval. Angie Schroder proposed a mural project for Washington Street,…
Andrew Schank, owner of the Washtub, “Blair is the place I ought to be…”
BlairToday.com Staff2021 July 30, Friday The first time I met Andrew Schank I told him he reminded me of my grandfather. Andrew’s voice revived memories of my Baptist-deacon Grandpa Kelley. Since Andrew is – what many would call – a “fundamental” Bible-believing Christian, the comparison was appropriate. Like my grandfather, Andrew speaks quietly, methodically, where…