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Cortland, Nebraska

Cortland is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 504 at the 2020 census.

History
Cortland was platted in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point. An early variant name was "Galesburg". The present name is a transfer from the city of Cortland, New York.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

The village is located approximately 20 miles south of Lincoln and 18 miles north of Beatrice along U.S. Route 77. It is situated within Norris School District 160, which is in Firth.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 482 people, 204 households, and 138 families living in the village. The population density was 1853.8 PD/sqmi. There were 219 housing units at an average density of 842.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the village was 40.4 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

In 2010, the median household annual income was $60,417. The median family income was $70,278. Income per capita was $27,284. For females working full time the median income was $37,321 and for males was $41,563. Of the population aged 16 or older, 271 were employed and 27 were unemployed. The average commute time to work was 27 minutes with 238 of the working population over age 16 commuting to work.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 488 people, 198 households, and 149 families living in the village. The population density was 1,911.2 PD/sqmi. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 818.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.77% White, 0.20% Asian, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.41% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,694, and the median income for a family was $47,000. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,053. About 2.7% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Its school district is Norris School District 160.

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Filley, Nebraska

Filley is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 124 at the 2020 census.

History
Filley was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, Elijah Filley.

The Elijah Filley Stone Barn in Filley is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is maintained by the local historical society, and open to the public.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 132 people, 61 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 1200.0 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 590.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% Native American.

There were 61 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 174 people, 73 households, and 48 families living in the village. The population density was 1,546.4 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 684.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.30% of the population.

There were 73 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $48,250. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,112. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

 * Robert Taylor, actor

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Liberty, Nebraska

Liberty is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 37 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 76 people, 29 households, and 20 families living in the village. The population density was 304.0 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 144.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White and 1.3% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the village was 37.5 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 34 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 348.0 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 157.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.02% White, 3.49% Native American, 1.16% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% of the population.

There were 34 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $22,813. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,793. There were no families and 3.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 7.7% of those over 64.

History
The area that would eventually become Liberty was being settled by whites as early as 1855. The town itself was founded by early settler David Palmer (1838-1876), who ran a trading post in the area. Palmer drowned in a nearby river and was buried in the Liberty Cemetery. The town also grew from the influx of railroad laborers who built the tracks that went through the village. In its heyday in 1890, Liberty had a population of 469, enough to support three grocery stores, a meat market, a livery, a dry goods store, a hotel, a law office, a hardware store, an undertaker, a lumber yard and barbershops, and its own newspaper, The Liberty Journal. But the money panic of 1893 hit the village particularly hard, and it never recovered from the shock of many farmers selling what they could and leaving town.

Notable person

 * Kenneth S. Wherry, U.S. Senator from Nebraska 1943–51; Senate Republican Leader

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Odell, Nebraska

Odell is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 260 at the 2020 census.

History
Before the southwest corner of Gage County was home to Odell, it was part of the 10 by Otoe Indian Reservation.

Odell was laid out in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after LeGrand Odell, an original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 307 people, 133 households, and 90 families living in the village. The population density was 1180.8 PD/sqmi. There were 143 housing units at an average density of 550.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races.

There were 133 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 44.6 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 345 people, 142 households, and 100 families living in the village. The population density was 1,308.0 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 576.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.97% White and 2.03% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,875, and the median income for a family was $32,813. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $23,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,958. About 3.0% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The town is home to Diller-Odell High, which competes in the Pioneer Conference.

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Pickrell, Nebraska

Pickrell is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 186.

History
Pickrell was laid out in 1884 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for William Pickrell, one of the original owners of the town site. Pickrell was incorporated as a village in 1913.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 199 people, 84 households, and 56 families living in the village. The population density was 1809.1 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 790.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the village was 36.8 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 19.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 182 people, 78 households, and 53 families living in the village. The population density was 1,744.4 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 824.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.45% White and 0.55% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 78 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $35,417 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,997. None of the families and 9.7% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 19.4% of those over 64.

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Virginia, Nebraska

Virginia is a village in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 74 at the 2020 census.

History
Virginia was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Virginia Lewis, the daughter of a pioneer settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 60 people, 29 households, and 17 families living in the village. The population density was 600.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 350.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 91.7% White, 1.7% Native American, and 6.7% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.59.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 67 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the village. The population density was 680.2 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 355.3 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 98.51% White and 1.49% Native American.

There were 31 households, out of which 19.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 14.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 37.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 131.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $32,679, and the median income for a family was $34,750. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $22,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,473. There were no families and 5.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Wymore, Nebraska

Wymore is a city in Gage County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,377 at the 2020 census.

History
Wymore was platted in 1881 as a railroad town, on land donated by Sam Wymore. The "Welsh Capitol of the Great Plains," Wymore became home to generations of immigrants from Wales, who continued their culture in day-to-day life, founding a Welsh-language church, school and cemetery, as well as preserving the Welsh traditions of poetry, dance, and intricate music in minor.

During the early 20th century, Wymore boasted an electric tram. However, by the 1980s the town's population had shrunk and the railroads were used less. The train depot was burned down as part of a firefighting training exercise.

In 2000, the Wymore Welsh Heritage Project was founded to preserve the legacy of these early settlers. It has since expanded to include a museum, an archive of genealogical records, and one of the largest Welsh-language libraries in North America.

Wymore is home to Southern High School, a school that serves students from Barneston, Holmesville, Blue Springs, Wymore, and Liberty. The Raiders, competing in NSAA Class C-2, have won 2 state championships, both in wrestling (1974 and 1980). The Wymore Arbor State baseball ballfield has one of the few covered, behind-the-plate bleachers in the state.

Wymore is also the burial place of author and anthropologist R. Clark Mallam, whose book, Indian Creek Memories; A Sense of Place is set in and around the town.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, of which 1.87 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,457 people, 647 households, and 369 families living in the city. The population density was 779.1 PD/sqmi. There were 755 housing units at an average density of 403.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 647 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,656 people, 713 households, and 444 families living in the city. The population density was 869.2 PD/sqmi. There were 776 housing units at an average density of 407.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.68% White, 0.12% African American, 1.51% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.27% of the population.

There were 713 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $25,947, and the median income for a family was $33,150. Males had a median income of $26,200 versus $18,800 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,978. About 12.2% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Wymore Public Schools are part of the Southern School District. There is one elementary school and one high school in the district. The schools are Southern Elementary School and Southern High School. Southern High School is located in Wymore. Chris Prososki is the Superintendent of Schools.

Attractions
The Wymore Welsh Heritage Centre includes the Welsh Language library (cataloged in English as well as Welsh), oral and written histories of early settlers and artifacts of Welsh life in the Great Plains.

The Pleasantview Schoolhouse is a fully restored schoolhouse from the first decade of the 20th century, now a museum. It is home of the bi-annual "Day at a Country School" where students are invited to learn about Welsh heritage and language from teachers attired in traditional Welsh costume.

Bethel Cemetery is the final resting place of many of Wymore's Welsh founders. Many of the tombstones date to the mid-to-late 19th century and bear inscriptions in Welsh.

Wymore's downtown area is paved with brick.

Notable people

 * Jake Diekman, (b 1980), baseball player for the New York Mets
 * Adam McMullen, (June 12, 1872 – March 2, 1959) was an American Republican politician and was the 21st Governor of Nebraska.
 * Esther Pilster, (November 11, 1916 – July 20, 2014), was an educator, principal, activist and philanthropist from Nebraska.
 * Dionne Searcey, is an investigative journalist currently working for The New York Times.
 * Denny Zager, (b 1944), was a member of rock-pop duo Zager and Evans.

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Lisco, Nebraska

Lisco is a census-designated place (CDP) in Garden County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 64 at the 2010 census.

History
Lisco was laid out in 1909 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. The community was named after Reuben Lisco, a cattleman who owned about 40000 acre of land in the area, including the land on which the town currently stands. Mr. Lisco later became the president of the Lisco State Bank.

In the 2000 United States Census, the community of Lisco was mistakenly called "Cisco" by the Census Bureau. The surrounding census county division (CCD) was still called Lisco. By 2005, the Census Bureau had realized its error, stating that "Lisco census designated place (CDP) is erroneously shown...with the name 'Cisco.'"

Geography
Lisco is located in western Garden County on the north side of the valley of the North Platte River. The western border of Lisco follows the Morrill County line. U.S. Route 26 passes through the community, leading northwest 29 mi to Bridgeport and southeast 58 mi to Ogallala.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Lisco CDP has a total area of 1.55 km2, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 35 households, and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 118.1 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 78.2 /mi2. The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.94% of the population.

There were 35 households, out of which 17.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.39.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 13.2% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 16.2% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $38,333. Males had a median income of $29,583 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,314. There were 12.5% of families and 24.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 25.0% of those over 64.

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Lewellen, Nebraska

Lewellen is a village in Garden County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 224 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

History
The site of the September 1855 Battle of Ash Hollow (also called the Battle of Blue Water Creek and Harney Massacre), part of the First Sioux War, is near the modern-day settlement of Lewellen. The United States Army, with 600 troops under the command of William Selby Harney, made a surprise punitive attack on a Brule Sioux encampment led by Chief Little Thunder, in retaliation for the Grattan incident. Army infantry and cavalry killed a total of 86 people, including women and children, and taking another 70 women and children as captives.

Samuel P. Delatour arrived in the area in 1884, founding a ranch at Blue Creek. Lewellen was platted (laid out) in 1906, around the time the railroad was extended to that point. Originally part of the Deuel County, Lewellen became part of Garden County in 1910. It was named for Frank Lewellen, who arrived in the area in 1886 and established a small store and post office. The population by the end of 1919 was about 400.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 224 people, 130 households, and 53 families residing in the village. The population density was 605.4 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 540.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.6% White, 0.4% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.9% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.

There were 130 households, of which 13.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 59.2% were non-families. 54.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 40.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.72 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the village was 58.4 years. 12.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 40.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 282 people, 137 households, and 69 families residing in the village. The population density was 789.5 PD/sqmi. There were 172 housing units at an average density of 481.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.97% White, 1.06% African American, 0.71% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 1.06% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 137 households, out of which 14.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.4% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.6% were non-families. 44.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.55.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 14.5% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 37.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 57 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $19,191, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $18,000 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,124. About 15.9% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

title: Lewellen, Nebraska


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Oshkosh, Nebraska

Oshkosh is a city in Garden County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 884 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Garden County.

History
Oshkosh was founded in the 1880s by cattlemen who found the surrounding area ideal for livestock grazing. It was named after the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The first post office in Oshkosh was established in 1889.

The railroad was extended to Oshkosh in 1908, and Oshkosh was designated county seat in 1909 of the new Garden County.

Oshkosh was incorporated in 1910.

On April 26, 1938, an estimated F5 tornado struck near the city, disintegrating a school and killing 3 children; the tornado also destroyed two farms.

Geography
Oshkosh is located just north of the North Platte River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 884 people, 400 households, and 229 families residing in the city. The population density was 1319.4 PD/sqmi. There were 490 housing units at an average density of 731.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

There were 400 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.8% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 27.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 887 people, 413 households, and 249 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,316.8 PD/sqmi. There were 489 housing units at an average density of 726.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.44% White, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 413 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.72.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $27,135, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $22,303 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,292. About 9.5% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Oshkosh is the site of the coldest temperature ever recorded in Nebraska: on December 22, 1989, the temperature fell to −47 F, tying a state record set by Bridgeport in 1899.

title: Oshkosh, Nebraska


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Burwell, Nebraska

Burwell is a city in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,210 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Garfield County.

History
Burwell was platted in 1883. In 1887, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to Burwell.

Burwell is host to "Nebraska's Big Rodeo", an annual event usually held the last weekend of July. This has been an important event for the town's economy and has been a staple for over 80 years. Burwell was one of the initial FFA chapters of the state of Nebraska. The chapter was chartered March 1929.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,210 people, 574 households, and 312 families living in the city. The population density was 1163.5 PD/sqmi. There were 667 housing units at an average density of 641.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 574 households, of which 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.6% were non-families. 43.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 29.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,130 people, 507 households, and 277 families living in the city. The population density was 1,091.0 PD/sqmi. There were 622 housing units at an average density of 600.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.32% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.53% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 507 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 42.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 28.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $22,569, and the median income for a family was $33,558. Males had a median income of $24,875 versus $17,222 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,949. About 10.3% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Kate Sullivan, Nebraska legislator

title: Burwell, Nebraska


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Elwood, Nebraska

Elwood is a village and the county seat of Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 707 at the 2010 census.

History
Elwood was platted in 1885 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Elwood Thomas, a homesteader.

The Gosper County Courthouse in Elwood is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Art Deco building was designed by the Kearney architectural firm of McClure & Walker.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

Elwood is located at the junction of Nebraska Highway 23 and U.S. Route 283, and is south of Elwood Reservoir. In Elwood, the two highways respectively follow Ripley Street and Smith Street.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 707 people, 282 households, and 183 families residing in the village. The population density was 1359.6 PD/sqmi. There were 312 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 95.0% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 282 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the village was 46.4 years. 24.6% of residents were under 18; 4.2% were between 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64, and 25.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 761 people, 294 households, and 207 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,561.9 PD/sqmi. There were 319 housing units at an average density of 654.7 /mi2. The racial makeup of the village was 98.03% White, 0.13% Native American, 0.92% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.76% of the population.

There were 294 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 26.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,500, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $30,809 versus $22,778 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,042. About 0.5% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Elwood Public Schools educates students from Preschool through twelfth grade. The school mascot is the Elwood Pirates. Elwood has joined with Eustis and Farnam for athletic teams in 2021. The teams use the name Hi-Line Bulls.

title: Elwood, Nebraska


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Smithfield, Nebraska

Smithfield is a village in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Lexington, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 54 at the 2010 census.

History
Smithfield was platted in 1890 in a field formerly owned by Elbert and Nancy Smith.

Smithfield was a shipping point on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 54 people, 25 households, and 16 families residing in the village. The population density was 317.6 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 200.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.4% White, 1.9% Asian, and 3.7% from two or more races.

There were 25 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the village was 51.5 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 59.3% male and 40.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 68 people, 27 households, and 20 families residing in the village. The population density was 412.3 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 200.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 27 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 33.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,988. There were 8.0% of families and 5.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Smithfield, Nebraska


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Hyannis, Nebraska

Hyannis is a village in Grant County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 165 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grant County. It is centrally located in the extensive, unique, and remote region of grasslands known as the Sandhills of Nebraska at the intersection of two Nebraska State Highways: NSH 61 which runs north and south, and NSH 2, which runs east and west.

History
Hyannis was laid out in 1888 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts by a railroad official.

Hyannis is served by a Panhandle Trails intercity bus thrice daily Monday through Friday.

Geography
Hyannis is located in the Nebraska Sandhills. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 182 people, 98 households, and 61 families residing in the village. The population density was 350.0 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 253.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 98 households, of which 12.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.86 and the average family size was 2.30.

The median age in the village was 54.2 years. 12.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.2% were from 25 to 44; 38.3% were from 45 to 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 287 people, 116 households, and 88 families residing in the village. The population density was 422.8 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 243.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.61% White, 1.39% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

There were 116 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $35,313. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $13,906 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,906. About 4.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Al Davis, former member of the Nebraska Legislature (2013–2017)
 * Chuck Hayward, motion picture stuntman
 * Skeeter Thurston, retired rodeo competitor

title: Hyannis, Nebraska


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The Empress (tarot card)

The Empress (III) is the third trump or Major Arcana card in traditional tarot decks. It is used in card games as well as divination.

Description
The Empress sits on a throne wearing a crown with twelve stars, holding a scepter in one hand. The scepter is representative of her power over life, her crown has twelve stars representing her dominance over the year, and her throne is in the midst of a field of grain, representative of her dominion over growing things. The Empress is representative of the productivity of the subconscious, seeded by ideas. She is meant to be the embodiment of the growth of the natural world, fertility, and what one knows or believes from the heart.

History
Arthur Edward Waite and the other occultists are responsible for the starry crown, the emblem of Venus, the waterfall, and the vegetation and wildlife. In historical decks, the Empress sits on a throne, almost always holding a shield or orb in one hand and a scepter in the other. The shield typically bears an eagle, the heraldic emblem of the Holy Roman Empire.

The Empress can be represented by Aphrodite, a figure from Greek mythology. The empress connects with the Death card, for she is accustomed to life, death and rebirth.

Interpretation
According to Waite's 1910 book The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, The Empress is the inferior (as opposed to nature's superior) Garden of Eden, the "Earthly Paradise". Waite defines her as a Refugium Peccatorum — a fruitful mother of thousands: "she is above all things universal fecundity and the outer sense of the Word, the repository of all things nurturing and sustaining, and of feeding others."

The Empress is a mother, a creator, and nurturer. In many decks she can be shown as pregnant. She can represent the creation of life, romance, art, or business. The Empress can represent the germination of an idea before it is ready to be fully born, and the need to be receptive to change.

The Empress is associated with the planet Venus in astrology.

Waite writes that the card carries these several divinatory associations:

"3. THE EMPRESS.--Fruitfulness, action, initiative, length of days; the unknown, clandestine; also difficulty, doubt, ignorance. Reversed: Light, truth, the unraveling of involved matters, public rejoicings; according to another reading, vacillation."

Tarot-time.com defines in part as "The message from Spirit is that the creative impulse is in all things and all people, including you, and you must not only accept that but honor it."

title: The Empress (tarot card)


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Greeley Center, Nebraska

Greeley Center, often shortened to simply Greeley, is a village in and the county seat of Greeley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 466 at the 2010 census.

History
Greeley Center was established as a town in the late 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was named from its position near the geographical center of Greeley county.

In 1890, the seat of Greeley County was transferred to Greeley Center from Scotia.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 466 people, 204 households, and 116 families residing in the village. The population density was 739.7 PD/sqmi. There were 252 housing units at an average density of 400.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.9% White and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 204 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 49.8 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 527 people, 213 households, and 128 families residing in the village. The population density was 844.5 PD/sqmi. There were 238 housing units at an average density of 378.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.06% White, 0.19% African American, 0.38% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.19% of the population.

There were 213 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 39.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,667, and the median income for a family was $43,036. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $20,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,791. About 6.4% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all of it land.

Notable native

 * Maurice Lukefahr - Pioneering researcher in the fields of host plant resistance and environmental control of cotton insect pests.

title: Greeley Center, Nebraska


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Scotia, Nebraska

Scotia is a village in Greeley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 318 at the 2010 census.

History
Scotia was founded in the 1870s. A Scottish settler suggested the name Scotia, a literary name for Scotland.

Scotia was designated the first county seat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all of it land.

Scotia is located on Nebraska Highway 22 (Scotia Avenue).

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 318 people, 139 households, and 92 families residing in the village. The population density was 908.6 PD/sqmi. There were 166 housing units at an average density of 474.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 139 households, of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the village was 42.8 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 308 people, 140 households, and 88 families residing in the village. The population density was 889.0 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 482.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.16% White, 3.90% African American, 0.32% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 140 households, out of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 20.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $21,563 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,871. About 5.8% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.0% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Frank Phillips, co-founder of Phillips Petroleum Company

title: Scotia, Nebraska


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Spalding, Nebraska

Spalding is a village in Greeley County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 408 at the 2020 census.

History
Spalding was originally called Halifax, and under the latter name was founded in 1875 by a colony of Irish Catholics. It was renamed in 1881 in honor of bishop John Lancaster Spalding.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 487 people, 217 households, and 128 families residing in the village. The population density was 1521.9 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 793.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 217 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 49.2 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 537 people, 220 households, and 137 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,581.5 PD/sqmi. There were 244 housing units at an average density of 718.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.88% White, 0.19% African American, 0.74% from other races, and 0.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.

There were 220 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 30.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $27,039, and the median income for a family was $35,729. Males had a median income of $21,184 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,087. About 6.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.3% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives

 * Crystal Carson - Acting coach and former actress.
 * Gene Cronin - Former defensive end in the National Football League.
 * Chuck, Jim, and Tompall Glaser, members of the country music group Tompall & the Glaser Brothers

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Emperor (disambiguation)

An emperor is a type of monarch.

Emperor may also refer to:

Animals

 * Emperor angelfish
 * Emperor bream
 * Emperor penguin
 * Emperor moths, moths of the subfamily Saturniinae
 * in particular the type genus Saturnia
 * Emperor scorpion
 * a number of brush-footed butterflies:
 * in the subfamily Apaturinae:
 * Emperors, the genus Apatura
 * American emperors, the genus Asterocampa
 * a few species in various sister genera of the above:
 * Golden emperor, Dilipa morgiana
 * Indian purple emperor, Mimathyma ambica
 * Sergeant emperor, Mimathyma chevana
 * Sordid emperor, two different species:
 * Asterocampa idyja, native to North America
 * Chitoria sordida, native to Southeast Asia
 * Tawny emperor, two different species:
 * Asterocampa clyton from North America
 * Chitoria ulupi from East Asia
 * Tytler's emperor, Eulaceura manipuriensis
 * White emperor, Helcyra hemina
 * The emperor, Morpho peleides
 * in the subfamily Charaxinae:
 * some of the butterflies in the genus Charaxes

Media and entertainment

 * Emperor (2012 film), a historical drama film directed by Peter Webber
 * Emperor (2020 film), a historical drama film directed by Mark Amin
 * The Emperor (film), a 1967 short documentary film by George Lucas
 * Emperor Entertainment Group of Emperor Group
 * Emperor, a novel in the science fiction Isaac Asimov's Robots in Time series by William F. Wu
 * Emperor (novel series), a book series by Conn Iggulden
 * Emperor (Baxter novel), a novel by Stephen Baxter
 * Hol Horse's Stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
 * Emperor Palpatine, the main antagonist of the Star Wars franchise

Music

 * Emperor Concerto, Beethoven's fifth piano concerto
 * Quartet No. 62 in C Major ("Emperor"), Op. 76, No. 3, FHE No. 42, Hoboken No. III:77, a string quartet by Joseph Haydn
 * Emperor (band), a Norwegian black metal band
 * Emperor (EP), 1993 EP by Emperor
 * The Emperors, an American soul band

Games

 * Emperor: Battle for Dune, a sci-fi computer game
 * Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom, a city-builder computer game
 * Emperor of Mankind, a character in the Warhammer 40,000 universe

Transportation

 * HMY Emperor (1856), was a steam yacht presented to the "Emperor of Japan" by Queen Victoria, renamed Banryū by Japan
 * Emperor, two locomotives in the GWR Iron Duke Class
 * Emperor, a locomotive in the South Devon Railway Buffalo class
 * Emperor, one of the GWR 3031 Class locomotives that were built for and run on the Great Western Railway between 1891 and 1915
 * HMS Emperor (D98), was an Ameer-class escort carrier, transferred to the Royal Navy under lend-lease in 1943 and returned to the US Navy in 1946

Other uses

 * Emperor (grape), an Australian wine grape
 * Emperor (roller coaster), an upcoming roller coaster in Sea World San Diego
 * The Emperor (Tarot card), a tarot card
 * Emperor (typeface), a type face cut by Baltimore Type Foundry
 * "Emperor", a disc golf distance driver by Infinite Discs
 * Rome Emperors, minor league baseball team in Rome, Georgia

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Wolbach, Nebraska

Wolbach is a village in Greeley county, Nebraska, United States. (While the community of Wolbach extends south into Howard County, the village limits do not.) The population was 283 at the time of the 2010 census.

History
Wolbach was established as a town in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for S. N. Wolbach, one of the original owners of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.70 sqmi, of which 0.69 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 283 people, 128 households, and 76 families in the village. The population density was 410.1 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 230.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 1.1% African American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%.

Of the 128 households 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 5.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 20.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 287 people, 128 households, and 77 families in the village. The population density was 421.4 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 205.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.86% White, 2.09% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09%.

Of the 128 households 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 37.5% of households were one person and 21.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.6% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.

The median household income was $25,536, and the median family income was $37,750. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,472. About 10.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.6% of those sixty five or over.

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Alda, Nebraska

Alda is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 642 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The Alda area was first settled in 1859. The village has the name of the first white child born within its borders. The town of Alda moved to its current site in 1873 in order to be on the railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.35 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 642 people, 229 households, and 170 families residing in the village. The population density was 1834.3 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 722.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.2% White, 0.9% African American, 13.7% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.0% of the population.

There were 229 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.2% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the village was 33.5 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 652 people, 237 households, and 172 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,859.3 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 707.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.55% White, 0.31% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 2.91% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.06% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 42.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $39,219. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $19,722 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,259. About 7.6% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Business

 * Merrick Machine Company, founded 1960.

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Cairo, Nebraska

Cairo is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 785 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Cairo was established in 1886 when the Grand Island and Wyoming Central Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Many of the town's street names reinforce the "Egyptian" theme.

Cairo was incorporated as a village in 1892.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.77 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 785 people, 308 households, and 225 families residing in the village. The population density was 1019.5 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 437.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 308 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 36.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 790 people, 295 households, and 218 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,467.0 PD/sqmi. There were 316 housing units at an average density of 586.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.73% White, 0.63% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.28% of the population.

There were 295 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.1% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,500, and the median income for a family was $43,854. Males had a median income of $27,400 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,938. About 8.5% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.8% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Doniphan, Nebraska

Doniphan is a village in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 809 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The town of Doniphan was platted by local pioneer William J. Burger in 1879 as a midway point between Hastings and Grand Island on the St. Joseph and Grand Island Railroad. It was named for Col. John Doniphan of Saint Joseph, Missouri, an attorney for the railroad. The first five families of Doniphan invested in the area's lucrative chud industry which helped boost the local economy. Initially, a dozen boats entered the river from Old Saybrook to Rocky Hill, cast their nets, which can be several hundred feet long, and drift with the tide while waiting for a school of chud.

Doniphan was incorporated as a village in 1884.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 829 people, 338 households, and 217 families residing in the village. The population density was 1625.5 PD/sqmi. There were 362 housing units at an average density of 709.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.8% White, 0.1% African American, 1.1% Native American, 2.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 338 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.8% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the village was 34 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 763 people, 288 households, and 213 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,654.6 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 650.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.43% White, 0.39% Native American, 0.26% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.36% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,985, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $30,588 versus $19,904 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,641. About 9.9% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Doniphan Trumbull School is the only school local to the Doniphan Region. Doniphan Trumbull School is a public school located in Doniphan. The local school teaches 222 students in grades 7–12, with a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.

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The Hierophant

The Hierophant (V), alternatively depicted as The Pope or The High Priest (as a counterpart to "The High Priestess") is the fifth card of the Major Arcana in occult Tarot decks used in divination. It was identified as the Pope in early decks like Tarot of Marseilles, while modern decks like Rider–Waite Tarot may use the term hierophant (ἱεροφάντης), a person who brings religious congregants into the presence of that which is deemed "holy".

Description and symbolism
In many modern packs, the Hierophant is represented with his right hand raised in blessing or benediction, with two fingers pointing skyward and two pointing down, thus forming a bridge between Heaven and Hell reminiscent of that formed by the body of The Hanged Man. The Hierophant is thus a true "pontiff", in that he is the builder of the bridge between deity and humanity. In his left hand he held a triple cross. His crown has three nails projecting from it, symbolizing the crucifixion of Jesus. The Hierophant is typically male, even in decks that take a feminist view of the Tarot, such as the Motherpeace Tarot, The Hierophant was also known as "The Teacher of Wisdom".

In most iconographic depictions, the Hierophant is seen seated on a throne between two pillars symbolizing Law and Freedom or obedience and disobedience, according to different interpretations. He wears a triple crown, and the keys to Heaven are at his feet. Sometimes he is shown with worshippers, as his alternate title is the Pope or, sometimes, Jupiter. These are often a pair of tonsured priests. The card is also known as "The High Priest", as a counterpart to "The High Priestess" (which itself is also sometimes known as "The Papess", as counterpart to "The Pope").

History
The papacy was not just a religious force, but was a political and military force as well. When the tarot was invented, the Pope controlled a large portion of central Italy known as the Papal States. Renaissance culture did not question the abstract ideal of the Pope as God's human representative on Earth, but others involved in the religious Reformation of that Age would have disagreed. In Tarot of Marseilles, he wears a red cape and a blue robe, in contrast to The Papess, who wears a blue cape and red robe.

In occult circles, the more commonly encountered modern name "Hierophant"  is due to Antoine Court de Gébelin and was an attempt to dechristianise the standard French tarot pack, the Tarot de Marseilles, out of a mistaken belief of a pre-Christian origin. According to de Gébelin, "hierophant" was the title of the chief priest in the Eleusinian mysteries (an ancient Greek ritual). However, historical evidence shows that tarot cards were invented in Northern Italy in the first half of the 15th century and not in ancient Egypt.

Interpretation
The Hierophant stands for righteousness, sacredness, hierarchical order, orthodoxy, and moral righteousness. He is an exoteric figure, in contrast to the esoteric symbolism of The High Priestess. Reversed, the Hierophant can be interpreted as standing for unorthodoxy, originality, and gullibility.

According to A.E. Waite's 1910 book Pictorial Key to the Tarot, the Hierophant card carries several divinatory associations: "5. THE HIEROPHANT.--Marriage, alliance, captivity, servitude; by another account, mercy, and goodness; inspiration; the man to whom the Querent has recourse. Reversed: Society, good understanding, concord, over kindness, weakness."In Astrology, the Hierophant is associated with the feminine, fixed-earth sign of Taurus and its ruling planet, Venus.

In media

 * In JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, the character Noriaki Kakyoin has a Stand named Hierophant Green.
 * In the Adventure Time miniseries Stakes, one of the members of the Vampire King's court is named after The Hierophant (voiced by Paul Williams).
 * In The House of the Dead, each of its bosses in the mainline series are named after the Major Arcana Tarot Cards (excluding The Devil.) The second boss of its second installment (Type B 05) is named after The Hierophant card, intercepting the players in Sunset bridge.

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Grand Island, Nebraska

Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 53,131 at the 2020 census, making it the 4th most populous city in Nebraska.

Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, Howard and Hamilton counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents.

Grand Island has been given the All-America City Award four times (1955, 1967, 1981, and 1982) by the National Civic League.

Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center, which is the sole agency responsible for training law enforcement officers throughout the state, as well as the home of the Southern Power District serving southern Nebraska.

History
In 1857, 35 German settlers left Davenport, Iowa, and headed west to Nebraska to start a new settlement on an island known by French traders as La Grande Isle, which was formed by the Wood River and the Platte River. The settlers reached their destination on July 4, 1857, and by September had built housing using local timber. They set up farms but initially had no market to sell their goods until a market opened at Fort Kearny. When the Pike's Peak Gold Rush began, Grand Island was the last place travelers could obtain supplies before they crossed the plains.

Surveyors from the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) laid out a town called Grand Island Station and many settlers living on Grand Island moved to the new town, located slightly inland from the island. In 1868 the railroad reached the area, bringing increased trade and business. Grand Island became the end of the east division of the railroad and UP built service facilities for their locomotives in the town as well as an elegant hotel for passengers providing a boost for the local economy. The cost of the railroad coming into town was the denudement of most of the hardwood trees on the island for use as ties for the railroad. By 1870, 1,057 people lived in the town and in 1872 the town was incorporated as Grand Island.

In about 1890, sugar beets were introduced as a crop in Nebraska. The first sugar beet processing factory in the United States was built in the southwest part of Grand Island.

1980 tornadoes
On June 3, 1980, Grand Island was hit by a massive supercell storm. Through the course of the evening, the city was ravaged by seven tornadoes, the worst of which was rated F4 on the Fujita Scale. The hardest hit area of town was the South Locust business district. There were five deaths as a result of the tornadoes.

Tornado Hill is a local landmark created as a direct result of the tornadoes. Debris that could not be recycled was burned near Fonner Park and what remained was buried within Ryder Park, on the west end of town. The base of the hill was a hole 6–8 feet deep and nearly 200 feet across, and the hill is 40 feet high. It is used for sledding in this otherwise flat area.

A book, Night of the Twisters, by Ivy Ruckman, and movie were based on this event.

Geography and climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.55 sqmi, of which 28.41 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 53,131 people, 19,601 households, and 12,983 families in Grand Island. The population density was 1,765.7 per square mile (681.9/km$2$). There were 20,758 housing units at an average density of 689.9 per square mile (266.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 65.82% (34,970) white, 3.53% (1,876) black or African-American, 1.62% (859) Native American, 1.31% (695) Asian, 0.07% (35) Pacific Islander, 17.33% (9,205) from other races, and 10.33% (5,491) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 32.0% (16,585) of the population.

Of the 19,601 households, 35.4% had children under the age of 18; 46.5% were married couples living together; 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 27.5% of households consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.

27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 103.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.8 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $56,513 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,441) and the median family income $66,755 (+/- $4,142). Males had a median income of $37,579 (+/- $2,047) versus $29,532 (+/- $1,595) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,197 (+/- $1,293). Approximately, 9.3% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under the age of 18 and 10.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 48,520 people, 18,326 households, and 11,846 families living in the city. The population density was 1707.8 PD/sqmi. There were 19,426 housing units at an average density of 683.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 80.0% White, 2.1% African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 13.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 26.7% of the population.

There were 18,326 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 34.7 years. 27.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 42,940 people, 16,426 households, and 11,038 families living in the city. The population density was 2,000.2 PD/sqmi. There were 17,421 housing units at an average density of 811.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.72% White, 0.42% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.31% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 9.64% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 15.94% of the population.

There were 16,426 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,044, and the median income for a family was $43,197. Males had a median income of $28,925 versus $20,521 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,071. About 9.9% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those aged 65 or over.

Environmental issues
Construction of a primary water detention cell for flood control by the Central Platte River Natural Resources District, the city of Grand Island, Hall County, and Merrick County has been delayed by the slow cleanup of burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines on the grounds of the former Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant.

In 1981, a plume of contaminated groundwater was discovered beneath the plant area, which occupies 20 square miles west of Grand Island. The plume extended northeast of the plant for about five miles and migrated towards Grand Island. RDX was discovered at 371 parts per billion (ppb) and TNT at 445 ppb on the plant site and just over 100 ppb off-site. The safe drinking water standard for RDX and TNT is only 2 ppb.

Cornhusker had produced bombs and explosives during World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam War, and had been put on standby status in October 1973. During munitions production, wastewater contaminated with explosives, and explosives-contaminated mops, buckets, and other equipment were buried in 56 earthen surface impoundments. Dried solids were periodically scraped from the impoundments and taken to the burning grounds for incineration and burial. After the discovery of contaminated groundwater in 1981, the Army extended Grand Island city water lines to rural subdivisions (that as of 2014 are part of the Capital Heights and Le Heights areas) in 1985 because wells may have exposed residents to the contaminated water. In 1987, the Army burned about 40,000 tons of explosives-contaminated soil. In 1993, city water lines in the northwest and north-central Grand Island were extended. In 1998, a pump-and-treat facility that continues to operate was built to cycle contaminated water through an explosives residue-removal system and discharge it as clean water into Silver Creek. The Army injected "hot spots" of contamination with a molasses-based substance containing bacteria present under the T&E Cattle Company feedlot to more quickly degrade RDX and TNT, which was intended to lower contamination levels.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the sites of bomb production lines (the so-called load line structures), were cleared and burned. , TNT is still present at 30 ppb, and 7 ppb for RDX in the hot spot under load line 1.

, the most heavily contaminated areas at Cornhusker are the burning grounds with buried and unexploded gravel mines. Their excavation proceeds very slowly, sifting one cubic yard at a time, because of the explosives' shock sensitivity. Excavation is expected to finish by January 2015, followed by environmental testing, estimated to take 24 to 36 months.

State Fair
In 2010 Grand Island became the home of the Nebraska State Fair.

Transportation
Interstate 80 is located four miles south of the city. U.S. Route 281 is the main north–south route in the city, running through the city's west edge south to Hastings, and north to O'Neill. U.S. Route 30 runs east–west through the center of Grand Island.

Central Nebraska Regional Airport is located in Grand Island. On September 4, 2008, Allegiant Air began nonstop service from Grand Island to Las Vegas, Nevada. In June 2011, American Eagle Airlines began providing service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, twice daily.

Intercity buses operated by Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow serve Grand Island.

The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. As of 2023, Grand Island is the largest city in Nebraska without fixed-route public transit. Fixed route service was studied, but not recommended, in the GO Grand Island Transit 2023 Transit Development Plan.

Grand Island also sports a total of fifteen traffic circles, many of which are within close proximity to each other. This system allows for particularly efficient through-traffic while sacrificing speed and barring transportation to some locations by certain, longer vehicles. Of these fifteen recorded roundabouts, fourteen are designated "official," while one is reportedly an "unofficial" insertion into the Grand Island's public transportation network.

Radio stations

 * KRGI (AM) 1430
 * LA GRAN D 93.3
 * KRGI-FM 96.5
 * KRGY FM 97.3
 * KKJK FM 103.1
 * KSYZ-FM 107.7
 * KMTY-FM97.7/99.7

Hospitals
As of 2024, Grand Island is served by CHI Health St. Francis hospital, with 153 beds.

The city is also served by Grand Island Regional Medical Center, which opened in 2020.

School districts

 * Grand Island Public Schools
 * Grand Island Northwest Public Schools

High schools

 * Central Catholic High School
 * Grand Island Senior High School
 * Heartland Lutheran High School
 * Northwest High School

Colleges

 * Central Community College
 * University of Nebraska at Kearney

Notable people

 * Edith Abbott, social worker
 * Grace Abbott, helped draft the Social Security Act
 * Rick Allen, NASCAR commentator for NBC Sports
 * Parnelia Augustine, painter
 * Bil Baird, puppeteer
 * Bo Evans, computer pioneer
 * Joe Feeney, tenor on The Lawrence Welk Show
 * Henry Fonda, Academy Award-winning film actor
 * Dick Cavett
 * Channing Hill, jockey
 * George J. Marrett, member Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame, test pilot and author
 * G. P. Mix, two-time lieutenant governor of Idaho
 * Gertrude Nafe, teacher, essayist
 * John Parrella, former NFL player
 * John Pedersen, arms designer

 * Tom Rathman, former NFL player
 * Rebecca Richards-Kortum, bioengineering professor and MacArthur Fellow
 * Jeff Richardson, baseball player
 * Eve Ryder, artist
 * William Henry Thompson, former U.S. Senator from Nebraska
 * Edgar A. Wedgwood, sheriff of Hall County, Nebraska and adjutant general of the Utah National Guard
 * Simeon Burt Wolbach, pathologist

title: Grand Island, Nebraska