The 2nd session of Nebraska's 109th Legislature started yesterday, along with that, the process to expel Senator Dan McKeon has been accused of inappropriate touching of a staff member    Following an investigation by a special personnel panel, Senator Ben Hansen of Blair said the Executive Board was taking steps to formally initiate the process against the Amherst lawmaker. Senator McKeon denies the allegations.     The Executive Board wants to hold a hearing on the expulsio

ANOTHER OFFICIAL CANDIDATE FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF!      Two candidates for Washington County Sheriff - Brian Beckman and Kevin Willis, earlier this week, filed official candidacy papers with the County Clerk's office. Just moments ago, the third candidate, Mitch Robinson, filed his official candidacy papers with the clerk's office. Current sheriff, Mike Robinson announced several months ago that he would not run for sheriff again.

56 year old Patrick West, Junior of Missouri Valley passed away January 2nd. He was a Captain of Security with Douglas County Corrections and helped found the DCDC Honor Guard. A Celebration of Life will be January 18th 1 to 4 pm at the Missouri Valley Eagles Club. Details available at hennesseyonline.com 89 year old Rich Small passed away January 3rd. He owned Rich Electric in Magnolia, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Deanna, daughters Bonnie Adams, Betty Smith, Bev Olsen