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Sterling, Nebraska

Sterling is a village in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 482 at the 2020 census.

History
Sterling was platted in 1870 when the Atchison and Nebraska Railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after Sterling, Illinois.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 476 people, 206 households, and 126 families residing in the village. The population density was 1161.0 PD/sqmi. There were 229 housing units at an average density of 558.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.8% White and 0.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 206 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% 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 3.02.

The median age in the village was 40.8 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 507 people, 223 households, and 134 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,253.8 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 578.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.62% White, 0.39% Native American, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 223 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $43,036. Males had a median income of $28,839 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,302. About 4.5% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 19.0% of those age 65 or over.

Annual cultural events
The Johnson County Fair is an annual event held each year in August. The event includes parades, carnival rides, livestock shows and exhibits, arts and crafts, and a softball tournament.

The Antique Tractor & Machinery Show is an annual event held each year in August and is sponsored by the Deer Creek Sodbusters, a club dedicated to the preservation of America's agricultural heritage. The event began in 1983 as a plowing bee, and is now an antique show with family entertainment. The event received national recognition in 1999 when it was officially designed a "Local Legacy" by the U.S. Library of Congress.

Parks and recreation
The Wirth Brothers Lake is a twenty-seven acre lake located nine miles from Sterling. The area offers tent camping, fishing, and an archery range.

Notable persons

 * Hal Borland, author and editor.
 * Gail Kopplin, member of the Nebraska Legislature.

Education
Sterling is part of the Sterling Public Schools district. The district has an elementary school, middle school and high school. Students attend Sterling High School.

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Adam Clayton

Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960) is a British-Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965, when he was five years old. Clayton attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2.

Clayton's bass playing style is noted for its "harmonic syncopation", giving the music a driving rhythm. He is well known for his bass playing on songs such as "Gloria", "New Year's Day", "Bullet the Blue Sky", "With or Without You", "Mysterious Ways", "Vertigo", "Get On Your Boots", and "Magnificent". He has worked on several solo projects throughout his career, such as his work with fellow band member Larry Mullen Jr. on the 1996 version of the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". As a member of U2, Clayton has received 22 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

Early life
Adam Charles Clayton, the oldest child of Brian and Jo Clayton, was born on 13 March 1960 in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England. His father was a pilot with the Royal Air Force who moved into civil aviation, and his mother was a former airline stewardess. When Clayton was four years old, his father worked in Kenya as a pilot with East African Airways, with the family residing in Nairobi; Clayton regards this as the happiest period of his childhood. In 1965, the family moved to Malahide, northern County Dublin, Ireland, where Clayton's brother Sebastian was born. The Clayton family became friends with the Evans family (including their son David Evans ("The Edge"), who later co-founded the band U2 with Clayton).

When he was eight years old, Clayton was sent to the private junior boarding Castle Park School in Dalkey, southern County Dublin. Not being sports-oriented, Clayton did not enjoy the school or respond well to its ethos; he found it difficult to settle socially there. He was interested in pop music, which students were not allowed to listen to. He joined the School's "Gramphone Society", which met to listen to classical music. He also took piano lessons for a short time. His introduction to the world of popular music was around age 10, listening to rock operas such as Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair, and other material that was midway between classical and popular music.

At age 13, Clayton entered the private St Columba's College secondary school in Rathfarnham, Dublin. Here he made friends with other pupils who were enthusiastic about the pop/rock music acts of the period, including the Who, the Beatles, Grateful Dead, and Carole King. In response, he bought a £5 acoustic guitar from a junk shop near the Dublin quays, and began learning elementary chords and songs. John Leslie, who shared a bunk bed with Clayton at St. Columba's, persuaded him to join in with a school band where Clayton played the bass guitar for the first time. His mother purchased a bass for him when he was 14 when Clayton promised that he would commit himself to learn to play the instrument.

Clayton later changed school to the non-boarding Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where he met future U2 bandmates Paul Hewson ("Bono") and Larry Mullen Jr., who were also pupils there, and was reunited with his childhood friend David Evans.

U2
In September 1976, Mullen put an advert onto the school's bulletin board seeking other musicians to form a band; Clayton showed up for the first meeting and practice, as did the Edge with his older brother Richard Evans ("Dik"), Bono, and Mullen’s friends Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin, who both left the band soon after its inception.

While the band was a five-piece (consisting of Bono, the Edge, Mullen, Dik Evans, and Clayton) it was known as "Feedback". The name was subsequently changed to "The Hype", but changed to "U2" soon after Dik Evans left. Clayton stood in as the nearest thing that the band had to a manager in its early life, handing over the duties to Paul McGuinness in May 1978. In 1981, around the time of U2's second, spiritually charged album, October, a rift occurred between Clayton and McGuinness, and the three other band members. Bono, The Edge, and Mullen had joined a Christian group, and were questioning the compatibility of rock music with their spirituality. However, Clayton, with his more ambiguous religious views, was less concerned, and so was more of an outsider.

In 1995, after the Zoo TV Tour and Zooropa album, Clayton went to New York with bandmate Mullen to receive formal training in the bass; until then, Clayton had been entirely self-taught. During that period, Clayton worked on U2's experimental album, released under the pseudonym "Passengers", entitled Original Soundtracks 1. That album features one of the few instances where Clayton has appeared as a vocalist; he spoke the last verse of "Your Blue Room", the album's second single. Prior to this Clayton had only provided live backing vocals to tracks such as "Out of Control", "I Will Follow", "Twilight", and "Bullet the Blue Sky". Since the 1997 PopMart Tour, Clayton has not sung live in any capacity for the band.

Other projects
Clayton has worked on several side projects throughout his career. He played (along with the other members of U2) on Robbie Robertson's self-titled album from 1987, and has also performed with Maria McKee. Clayton joined U2 producer Daniel Lanois and bandmate Larry Mullen Jr. on Lanois's 1989 album Acadie, playing the bass on the songs "Still Water" and "Jolie Louise". Clayton played on Sharon Shannon's song "The Marguerita Suite" from her self-titled debut album, which was released in October 1991. In 1994, Clayton played bass alongside Mullen on Nanci Griffith's album Flyer, appearing on the songs "These Days in an Open Book", "Don't Forget About Me", "On Grafton Street" and "This Heart".

Clayton and Mullen contributed to the soundtrack of the 1996 film Mission: Impossible, which included reworking the "Theme from Mission: Impossible", whose time signature was changed from the original time signature to an easier and more danceable  time signature. The song reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1997. Clayton was also featured on Steven Van Zandt's 1999 album Born Again Savage.

Musical style
Clayton's style of bass guitar playing is noted for what instructor Patrick Pfeiffer called "harmonic syncopation". With this technique, Clayton plays a consistent rhythm that stresses the eighth note of each bar, but he "anticipates the harmony by shifting the tonality" before the guitar chords do. This gives the music a feeling of "forward motion". Initially, Clayton had no formal musical training; Bono said of Clayton's early bass playing, "Adam used to pretend he could play bass. He came round and started using words like 'action' and 'fret' and he had us baffled. He had the only amplifier, so we never argued with him. We thought this guy must be a musician; he knows what he's talking about. And then one day, we discovered he wasn't playing the right notes. That's what's wrong, y'know?" In the band's early years, Clayton generally played simple bass parts in time consisting of steady eighth notes emphasising the roots of chords. Over time, he incorporated influences from Motown and reggae into his playing style, and as he became a better timekeeper, his playing became more melodic. Author Bill Flanagan said that he "often plays with the swollen, vibrating bottom sound of a Jamaican dub bassist, covering the most sonic space with the smallest number of notes". Flanagan said that Clayton's playing style perfectly reflected his personality: "Adam plays a little behind the beat, waiting till the last moment to slip in, which fits Adam's casual, don't-sweat-it personality."

Clayton relies on his own instincts when developing basslines, deciding whether to follow the chord progressions of the guitars or play a counter-melody, and when to play an octave higher or lower. He cites bassists such as Paul Simonon, Bruce Foxton, Peter Hook, Jean-Jacques Burnel, and James Jamerson as major influences on him. He credits Jacques Burnel for his choice of instrument, saying that upon hearing his bass guitar playing in the Stranglers' song "Hanging Around", Clayton "immediately [knew] it was going to be the instrument for [him]". Describing his role in U2's rhythm section with drummer Larry Mullen Jr., Clayton said, "Larry's drums have always told me what to play, and then the chords tell me where to go". One of Clayton's most recognisable basslines is from "New Year's Day", which was borne out of an attempt to play Visage's song "Fade to Grey".

Clayton has sung on some occasions, including on the song "Endless Deep", the B-side to the single "Two Hearts Beat as One" from 1983. Clayton also sang backup vocals on "I Will Follow", "Twilight", "Trip Through Your Wires" and also on some occasions on "With or Without You" and "Bullet the Blue Sky" during live performances. He also spoke the last verse of "Your Blue Room". Clayton can be heard speaking on "Tomorrow ('96 Version)" (a rerecording of "Tomorrow" that he arranged) a song from U2's 1981 album October. He plays the guitar on a few occasions, most notably the song "40", where he and guitarist the Edge switch instruments. He also plays the keyboards on "City of Blinding Lights" and "Iris (Hold Me Close)".

Musical equipment
Clayton’s first bass was a walnut brown Ibanez Musician, which he played heavily from the recording of Boy and well through the War era. Two years later, at 16, Clayton asked his father Brian to purchase a second-hand Precision for him when Brian travelled to New York, as he felt he needed a better guitar to master the instrument. For the rest of his career, he has mainly been known for using various Fender Precision and Jazz basses. Clayton's Precision basses have been modified with a Fender Jazz neck. In an interview with Bass Player magazine, he said that he prefers the Jazz bass neck because it is more "lady-like" and is a better fit in his left hand.

In 2011, the Fender Custom Shop produced a limited-edition signature Precision Bass built to Clayton’s own specifications in a limited run of 60 pieces, featuring an alder body and a gold sparkle finish. In 2014, Fender announced a signature Adam Clayton Jazz Bass guitar, modelled after a Sherwood Green 1965 Jazz Bass he played during the 2001 Elevation Tour. In 2023, Fender unveiled a signature model of bass guitar amplifier designed in collaboration with Clayton, the ACB 50. It is a 50-watt, all-tube combo amplifier that emphasises mid-range distortion.

Clayton's basses include:
 * Fender Precision Bass
 * Fender Jazz Bass
 * Ibanez Musician Bass
 * Warwick Adam Clayton Reverso Signature Bass
 * Warwick Streamer Bass
 * Warwick Star Bass II
 * Gibson Thunderbird Bass
 * Gibson Les Paul Triumph Bass
 * Gibson Les Paul 70s Recording Bass, unknown model
 * Gibson Les Paul Signature Bass
 * Lakland Joe Osborn Signature Bass
 * Lakland Darryl Jones Signature Bass (with Chi-Sonic pick-ups)
 * Auerswald Custom Bass
 * Epiphone Rivoli bass (seen in the "Get On Your Boots" music video)
 * Rickenbacker 4001 Bass - used in the early days of U2 circa 1978–79
 * Status John Entwistle Buzzard Bass
 * Gibson RD Bass

For amplification, Clayton started out on Ashdown amplifiers, and later switched to Aguilar amplifiers.
 * Aguilar DB 751 bass amp
 * Aguilar DB 410 and 115 cabs

Personal life
Clayton served as the best man in Bono's wedding to Alison Hewson (née Stewart) in 1982. He became a naturalised citizen of the Republic of Ireland in 1989, whilst also retaining his British citizenship.

Clayton made the news in August 1989 when he was arrested in Dublin for carrying a small amount of marijuana. However, he avoided conviction by making a large donation to charity, and later commented: "it was my own fault. And I'm sure I was out of my head – emotionally apart from anything else. But it is serious because it is illegal." Clayton has also had alcohol problems, which came to a head during the Zoo TV Tour. On 26 November 1993, he was so hung over that he was unable to play that night's show in Sydney, the dress rehearsal for their Zoo TV concert film. Bass duties had to be fulfilled by Clayton's technician Stuart Morgan. After that incident, he resolved to give up alcohol, eventually beginning his sobriety in 1996. On 26 June 2017, Clayton received the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award at the MusiCares 13th annual MAP Fund Benefit Concert in recognition of his commitment to helping others with addiction recovery.

Clayton remained a bachelor for several decades until his marriage in 2013. During the early 1990s, he dated English supermodel Naomi Campbell. He also had a long-standing relationship with Suzanne "Susie" Smith, a former assistant to Paul McGuinness; they were engaged in 2006, but the pair broke up in February 2007. In 2010, Clayton fathered a son with his then-partner, an unnamed French woman. In 2013, he confirmed that he was no longer in that relationship. On 4 September 2013, Clayton married former human rights lawyer Mariana Teixeira de Carvalho in a ceremony in Dublin. The Independent reported in 2015 that de Carvalho, originally from Brazil, works as a director at Michael Werner, a leading contemporary art gallery in London and New York. In 2024, the couple announced their divorce.

In 2009 the High Court ordered the assets of Carol Hawkins, Clayton's former housekeeper and personal assistant, be frozen after it was reported that she misappropriated funds of €1.8 million. At the subsequent trial that figure was stated to be €2.8 million. Hawkins denied the charges but in 2012 was convicted by a jury of 181 counts of theft and sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

On 25 July 2017, Clayton and his wife announced the birth of a daughter.

In April 2024, Clayton was featured in an episode of BBC's Gardeners' World, showing his collection of camellia, magnolia and rhododendron at his Dublin home, to interviewer Adam Frost.

Charity work
In 2011 Clayton became an ambassador for the Dublin-based St Patrick's Hospital's Mental Health Service "Walk in My Shoes" facility.

Awards and recognition
Clayton and U2 have won, among many other honours, 22 Grammy awards, including Best Rock Duo or Group seven times, Album of the Year twice, Record of the Year twice, Song of the Year twice, and Best Rock Album twice. In March 2005, Clayton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of U2, in their first year of eligibility.

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Axtell, Nebraska

Axtell is a village in western Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 732 at the 2020 census.

History
The first settlement at Axtell was made in the 1870s. Axtell was incorporated as a village in 1885 when the Burlington & Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for a railroad worker.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.44 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 726 people, 276 households, and 208 families living in the village. The population density was 1650.0 PD/sqmi. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 665.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.4% White, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 276 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 36.2 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 696 people, 258 households, and 190 families living in the village. The population density was 1,808.9 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 719.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.85% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.43% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of the population.

There were 258 households, out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% 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 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $40,625, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $28,693 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,459. About 7.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Basic economic activities in Axtell include farming and farm related occupations.

Culture
Axtell became known as "The Windmill City" for the large number of windmill within the community.

Axtell is also known as the home of Mosaic - Bethphage Village of Axtell, which provides services for the developmentally disabled. Bethphage was founded in 1913 by K. G. William Dahl, a minister of the Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church.

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Heartwell, Nebraska

Heartwell is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 80 at the 2020 census.

History
Heartwell was established circa 1883 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for James B. Heartwell, a politician and bank official.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 71 people, 28 households, and 21 families living in the village. The population density was 1014.3 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 471.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.7% White, 8.5% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.3% of the population.

There were 28 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 37.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 16.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.3% male and 43.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 80 people, 31 households, and 23 families living in the village. The population density was 1,056.8 PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 488.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.00% White, 11.25% from other races, and 3.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.50% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% 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 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,387. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Minden, Nebraska

Minden is a city in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The city serves as the county seat of Kearney County. The population was 3,118 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Pioneer Village museum complex of 28 buildings.

History
Minden was established in 1876. The city was named after Minden, in Germany. Minden was originally built up chiefly by Germans. The city has had a post office since 1876.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.15 sqmi, all land.

Climate
The highest temperature ever measured in Nebraska, at 118 °F, was recorded in Minden on July 24, 1936, during the 1936 North American heat wave which occurred during the Dust Bowl era.

Demographics
Minden is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,923 people, 1,256 households, and 791 families residing in the city. The population density was 1359.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,339 housing units at an average density of 622.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 1,256 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.9% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43.1 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,964 people, 1,185 households, and 811 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,809.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,269 housing units at an average density of 774.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, 0.17% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.44% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.

There were 1,185 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% 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 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,092, and the median income for a family was $47,356. Males had a median income of $29,267 versus $18,929 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,847. About 2.3% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.8% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Minden is the home of the Pioneer Village, a museum complex of 28 buildings on 20 acre with a total collection of over 50,000 items.

Minden bills itself as "Nebraska's Christmas City", illuminating the courthouse square with a display of over 12,000 bulbs and staging an annual Christmas pageant titled "The Light Of The World". The lighting of the courthouse was begun in 1915, when lights were acquired with the intention of stringing them from the railroad station to the town square for the state G.A.R. convention. Weather precluded this use, and the lights were repurposed for a Christmas display.

Notable people

 * Charles Binderup, U.S. Congressman
 * Carl Curtis, U.S. Congressman and Senator
 * Otto Miller, Nicknamed "Moonie", a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1910 through 1922 for Brooklyn.
 * Norbert Tiemann, 32nd Governor of Nebraska
 * Harold Warp, businessman in the plastics industry

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Norman, Nebraska

Norman is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 36 at the 2020 census.

History
Norman was platted in 1887. It was named for John and Carl Norman, the original owners of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 43 people, 22 households, and 11 families living in the village. The population density was 477.8 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 244.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Of the 22 households 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of households were one person and 18.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the village was 48.3 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 49 people, 23 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 495.7 PD/sqmi. There were 25 housing units at an average density of 252.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.96% White, 2.04% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.16%.

Of the 23 households 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.5% were non-families. 43.5% of households were one person and 21.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 20.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 122.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

The median household income was $32,917, and the median family income was $40,000. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,854. There were 18.8% of families and 19.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 45.5% of those over 64.

title: Norman, Nebraska


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Wilcox, Nebraska

Wilcox is a village in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 331 at the 2020 census.

History
Wilcox was established in the 1880s when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for its founder, Henry Wilcox.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 358 people, 143 households, and 101 families in the village. The population density was 663.0 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 274.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.

Of the 143 households 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 25.2% of households were one person and 14% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 45.8 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 34.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 360 people, 147 households, and 109 families in the village. The population density was 661.7 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 288.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.89% White, 0.28% Native American, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28%.

Of the 147 households 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 24.5% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.87.

The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median household income was $28,958, and the median family income was $32,500. Males had a median income of $27,031 versus $18,194 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,626. About 3.6% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 2.5% of those age 65 or over.

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Brule, Nebraska

Brule is a village in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 326 at the 2010 census. The village is named after the Brule Sioux, who camped at that location.

History
The village was founded in 1886 with the purchase of a quarter acre of land. The arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad helped the village grow. Major Isaac Barton and his wife Elizabeth purchased the land.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

The village is located on U.S. Route 30 and is one mile north of Interstate 80.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 326 people, 156 households, and 91 families residing in the village. The population density was 1051.6 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 596.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.5% of the population.

There were 156 households, of which 21.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the village was 50 years. 18.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 372 people, 169 households, and 111 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,253.9 PD/sqmi. There were 190 housing units at an average density of 640.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.55% White, 1.08% Native American, 3.76% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.26% of the population.

There were 169 households, out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% 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 2.77.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 26.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,036, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $17,404 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,530. About 7.9% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Tourism
The village celebrates Brule Day every year on the first Saturday in August. The festivities attract tourists from far away, who come to Brule to experience the small town atmosphere it provides.

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Ogallala, Nebraska

Ogallala is a city in and the county seat of Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,878 at the 2020 census, up from 4,737 at the 2010 census. In the days of the Nebraska Territory, the city was a stop on the Pony Express and later along the transcontinental railroad. The Ogallala Formation that carries the Ogallala Aquifer was named after the city.

History
Ogallala first gained fame as a terminus for cattle drives that traveled from Texas to the Union Pacific railhead located there. These trails are known as the Western or Great Western trails. The Union Pacific Railroad reached Ogallala on May 24, 1867. The city itself was not laid out until 1875 and not incorporated until 1884 The town's name comes from the Oglala Sioux tribe.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.02 sqmi, of which 4.96 sqmi is land and 0.06 sqmi is water. Ogallala is in the US Mountain Time Zone (UTC−7/-6).

Ogallala is close to Lake McConaughy, a large man-made lake and a state recreation area with sandy beaches, boating and swimming. The South Platte River runs through Ogallala.

Climate
Ogallala has a dry humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), bordering on cold semi-arid and a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfa) with an annual average precipitation of 20.40 in. Winters are cold, while summers are hot and often stormy. Precipitation is greatest in the late spring and summer, with winter being the driest part of the year.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 4,878 people, 2,300 households, and 1,082 families in Ogallala. The population density was 983.5 per square mile (379.9/km$2$). There were 2,429 housing units at an average density of 489.7 per square mile (189.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 88.42% (4,313) white, 0.37% (18) black or African-American, 0.47% (23) Native American, 0.55% (27) Asian, 0.1% (5) Pacific Islander, 3.87% (189) from other races, and 6.21% (303) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 9.0% (436) of the population.

Of the 2,300 households, 22.5% had children under the age of 18; 36.2% were married couples living together; 31.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 44.3% of households consisted of individuals and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.9 and the average family size was 2.7.

19.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.3 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $45,508 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,969) and the median family income $61,422 (+/- $6,719). Males had a median income of $37,220 (+/- $7,286) versus $26,419 (+/- $2,208) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $31,090 (+/- $3,246). Approximately, 12.1% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.5% of those under the age of 18 and 23.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,737 people, 2,100 households, and 1,298 families living in the city. The population density was 955.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,397 housing units at an average density of 483.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 2,100 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,930 people, 2,052 households, and 1,339 families living in the city. The population density was 1,472.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,314 housing units at an average density of 691.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.45% White, 0.02% African American, 0.87% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 1.68% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.79% of the population.

There were 2,052 households, out of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% 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 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $32,141, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $27,436 versus $18,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,674. About 5.0% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Public schools
Ogallala is served by the Ogallala Public School District
 * High School—Ogallala High School
 * Elementary and Middle School—Prairie View School (grade PK-8)

Private schools

 * St. Paul's Lutheran School (PreK-5)
 * St. Luke's Catholic School (PreK-5)

Radio

 * KOGA (AM) (930 AM) Adult Standards/MOR
 * KOGA-FM (99.7 FM) Classic Rock
 * KMCX (106.5 FM) Hot Country

Newspaper

 * Keith County News (bi-weekly)

Point of interest
The Ogallala post office contains an oil-on-canvas mural, titled Long Horns, painted in 1938 by Frank Mechau. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the Treasury Department.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow. Within the city, Ogallala Public Transit provides dial-a-ride service.

Notable people

 * John Lanigan – longtime morning radio host at WMJI in Cleveland; National Radio Hall of Fame inductee
 * Ken Schilz – Nebraska state senator
 * Thomas Shanahan – United States federal judge

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Paxton, Nebraska

Paxton is a village in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 523 at the 2010 census.

History
Paxton was named for W. A. Paxton, a rancher.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.03 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 523 people, 226 households, and 146 families living in the village. The population density was 507.8 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 240.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 226 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 31.4% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 41.9 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.2% male and 47.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 614 people, 237 households, and 169 families living in the village. The population density was 1,118.4 PD/sqmi. There were 248 housing units at an average density of 451.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.72% White, 0.49% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.63% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $28,523, and the median income for a family was $34,063. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,988. About 9.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Josh Rouse, singer-songwriter

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Burton, Nebraska

Burton is a tiny village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. There are two churches there, and two or three houses. The population was 11 at the 2020 census.

History
Burton was platted in 1905. It was named for a storekeeper.

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 10 people, 4 households, and 4 families residing in the village. The population density was 90.9 PD/sqmi. There were 6 housing units at an average density of 54.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 4 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the village was 41 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 50% were from 25 to 44; 0.0% were from 45 to 64; and 30% 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 11 people, 4 households, and 4 families residing in the village. The population density was 102.6 PD/sqmi. There were 4 housing units at an average density of 37.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 4 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none 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 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 54.5% from 25 to 44, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,800. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

 * Burton Wilkinson, cricketer

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Henry Norris Russell

Henry Norris Russell ForMemRS HFRSE FRAS (October 25, 1877 – February 18, 1957) was an American astronomer who, along with Ejnar Hertzsprung, developed the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram (1910). In 1923, working with Frederick Saunders, he developed Russell–Saunders coupling, which is also known as LS coupling.

Life
Russell was born on 25 October 1877, at Oyster Bay, New York, the son of Rev Alexander Gatherer Russell (1845-1911) and his wife, Eliza Hoxie Norris.

After graduating from George School in 1895, he studied astronomy at Princeton University, obtaining his B.A. In 1897 and his doctorate in 1899, studying under Charles Augustus Young. From 1903 to 1905, he worked at the Cambridge Observatory with Arthur Robert Hinks as a research assistant of the Carnegie Institution and came under the strong influence of George Darwin.

He returned to Princeton to become an instructor in astronomy (1905–1908), assistant professor (1908–1911), professor (1911–1927) and research professor (1927–1947). He was also the director of the Princeton University Observatory from 1912 to 1947 where Charlotte Moore Sitterly helped him measure and calculate the properties of stars.

He died in Princeton, New Jersey on 18 February 1957 at the age of 79. He is buried in Princeton Cemetery.

Family
In November 1908 Russell married Lucy May Cole (1881-1968). They had four children. Their youngest daughter, Margaret Russell (1914-1999), married the astronomer Frank K. Edmondson in the 1930s.

Published work
Russell co-wrote an influential two-volume textbook in 1927 with Raymond Smith Dugan and John Quincy Stewart: Astronomy: A Revision of Young’s Manual of Astronomy (Ginn & Co., Boston, 1926–27, 1938, 1945). This became the standard astronomy textbook for about two decades. There were two volumes: the first was The Solar System and the second was Astrophysics and Stellar Astronomy. The textbook popularized the idea that a star's properties (radius, surface temperature, luminosity, etc.) were largely determined by the star's mass and chemical composition, which became known as the Vogt–Russell theorem (including Heinrich Vogt who independently discovered the result). Since a star's chemical composition gradually changes with age (usually in a non-homogeneous fashion), stellar evolution results.

Russell dissuaded Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin from concluding that the composition of the Sun is different from that of the Earth in her thesis, as it contradicted the accepted wisdom at the time. He realized she was correct four years later after deriving the same result by different means. In his paper Russell credited Payne with discovering that the Sun had a different chemical composition from Earth but never shared the rewards of the fame he readily accepted for her work which he’d failed to recognize until years later.

Awards and honors

 * Member of the American Philosophical Society (1913)
 * Member of the United States National Academy of Sciences (1918)
 * Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1921)
 * Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society (1921)
 * Lalande Prize (1922)
 * Henry Draper Medal from the National Academy of Sciences (1922)
 * Bruce Medal (1925)
 * Rumford Prize (1925)
 * Franklin Medal (1934)
 * Janssen Medal from the French Academy of Sciences (1936)
 * Foreign Member of the Royal Society (1937)
 * Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (1938)
 * Henry Norris Russell Lectureship (1946)
 * asteroid 1762 Russell

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Springview, Nebraska

Springview is a village in, and the county seat of, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 242 at the 2010 census.

History
Springview was founded circa 1885. It was named for a spring near the town's center, which has since dried up. 160 acres of land for the village was contributed by J. F. Carr, Dave Wisemen, Ed Fleming, and a Mrs. Fleming (Ed’s mother), who each contributed 40 acres.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.66 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 242 people, 121 households, and 71 families in the village. The population density was 366.7 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 250.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4%.

Of the 121 households 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 38.8% of households were one person and 22.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the village was 50.2 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 244 people, 122 households, and 67 families in the village. The population density was 1,000.6 PD/sqmi. There were 157 housing units at an average density of 643.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.3% were non-families. 42.6% of households were one person and 27.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.75.

The age distribution was 20.9% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 34.0% 65 or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median household income was $19,479, and the median family income was $26,389. Males had a median income of $16,406 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,851. About 26.3% of families and 32.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 62.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 19.5% of those sixty five or over.

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Bushnell, Nebraska

Bushnell is a village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 115 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Bushnell has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk), bordering on a dry-winter humid continental climate (Köppen Dwb).

History
Bushnell was founded in 1867. The village is named after Cornelius Scranton Bushnell, a major figure in the development of the ironclads during the Civil War.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 60 households, and 39 families residing in the village. The population density was 539.1 PD/sqmi. There were 88 housing units at an average density of 382.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.8% African American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% 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 2.56.

The median age in the village was 54.5 years. 12.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.6% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 29.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 162 people, 70 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was 769.7 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 408.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.38% White and 0.62% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.79% of the population.

There were 70 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 1.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.31 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 18.5% from 25 to 44, 30.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $30,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $16,406 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,024. About 8.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 12.8% of those 65 or over.

Culture
The annual Bushnell Day parade and festivities are held on the third Saturday in August.

Notable person

 * Ken Sailors - basketball player who led the University of Wyoming to the 1943 NCAA title and went on to play professionally in the BAA and NBA

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Larry Mullen Jr.

Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr. (born 31 October 1961) is an Irish musician, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band U2. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2. Mullen's distinctive, almost military drumming style developed from his playing martial beats in childhood marching bands.

Mullen was born in Dublin, where he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School. In 1976, he co-founded U2 after posting a message on the school's notice board in search of musicians. Mullen has worked on numerous side projects during his career. In 1990, he produced the Ireland national football team's song "Put 'Em Under Pressure" for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In 1996, he worked with U2 bandmate Adam Clayton on a dance re-recording of the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". He has also collaborated with musicians such as Maria McKee, Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, and Alice Cooper. Mullen has sporadically acted in films, most notably in Man on the Train (2011) and A Thousand Times Good Night (2013).

Mullen has received 22 Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Mullen the 96th-greatest drummer of all time.

Early life
Laurence Joseph Mullen Jr., the middle child and only son of Laurence Joseph Mullen Sr. and Maureen (née Boyd) Mullen, was born on 31 October 1961 in Artane, Dublin, Ireland, and lived there, on Rosemount Avenue, until his twenties. His father was a civil servant and his mother a homemaker. He has an elder sister, Cecilia, and had a younger sister, Mary, who died in 1973. He attended the School of Music in Chatham Row to learn piano at the age of eight and then began drumming in 1971 at the age of 9, under the instruction of Irish drummer Joe Bonnie. After Bonnie's death, his daughter Monica took over for him, but Mullen gave up the lessons and started playing by himself.

Before founding U2, Mullen joined a Dublin marching band called the Artane Boys Band at the suggestion of his father. Mullen said that the band focused more on learning to read sheet music, whereas he wanted to spend more time playing the drums. He was asked by the band to cut his shoulder-length hair, and despite acquiescing and cutting a few inches off, he was asked to shorten it further. Mullen refused and quit the band after just three weeks.

Mullen used the money he had saved and with his father's help bought a drum kit, made by a Japanese toy company, which his sister Cecilia's friend was selling. He set up the kit in his bedroom and his parents allotted him certain times to practice. His father then got him into the Post Office Workers Band, which played orchestral melodies with percussion, along with marching band standards. Mullen spent approximately two years in the Post Office Workers Band, overlapping with his time in U2. He attended Scoil Colmcille, Marlborough Street, Dublin. He took the exams for Chanel College and St. Paul's, two Catholic schools his father wanted his son to attend. After the accidental death of Larry's younger sister in 1973, his father gave up the idea of pushing his son into those schools and sent Larry to Mount Temple Comprehensive School, the first interdenominational school in Ireland. His mother died in a car accident in November 1978.

U2
Mullen's father suggested that he place a notice on the Mount Temple bulletin board, saying something to the effect of "drummer seeks musicians to form band". U2 was founded on 25 September 1976 in Mullen's kitchen in Artane. Attending the first meeting were Mullen, Paul "Bono" Hewson, David "The Edge" Evans and his brother Dik, Adam Clayton, and Mullen's friends Ivan McCormick and Peter Martin. Mullen later described it as "'The Larry Mullen Band' for about ten minutes, then Bono walked in and blew any chance I had of being in charge." McCormick and Martin soon left, and the group settled on the name "Feedback" because it was one of the few technical terms they knew. The band later changed their name to "The Hype", and again to "U2" for a 1978 talent contest in Limerick, Ireland, that they entered and won as a four-piece. Days after the competition, the band's reduction to a four-piece lineup became permanent after they parted ways with Dik.

Mullen left school in 1978, having taken his Intermediate Certificate exams. The school offered him the chance to complete his Leaving Certificate exams. He and his sister Cecilia worked for an American company in Dublin, involved in oil exploration off the coast of Ireland. Mullen worked there for a year in the purchasing department, with the prospect of becoming a computer programmer in their geology section.

During the recording of the album Pop in 1996, Mullen suffered from severe back problems. Recording was delayed due to surgery. When he left the hospital, he arrived back in the studio to find the rest of the band experimenting more than ever with electronic drum machines, something driven largely by the Edge's interest in dance and hip-hop music, and, given his weakness after the operation, he relented, allowing The Edge to continue using drum machines, which contributed heavily to the album's electronic feel.

In order to recuperate from surgery, Mullen did not perform during U2's concert residency U2:UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, which ran for 40 shows from September 2023 to March 2024 at Sphere in the Las Vegas Valley. Dutch drummer Bram van den Berg from the band Krezip filled in for him. It was the first time that Mullen missed a U2 show since 1978, when he broke his foot in a motorcycle accident.

Other projects
Mullen has worked on many musical projects outside of U2 in his career, including collaborations with Maria McKee. Mullen contributed to U2 producer Daniel Lanois's 1989 album Acadie. In 1990, Mullen co-wrote and arranged an official Ireland national team song "Put 'Em Under Pressure" for the FIFA World Cup. He and Clayton collaborated with Mike Mills and Michael Stipe from R.E.M. to form the one-performance group Automatic Baby, solely for the purpose of performing "One" for MTV's 1993 inauguration ball for US President Bill Clinton; the group's name refers to the titles of both latest bands' albums at the time, Achtung Baby and Automatic for the People. For Nanci Griffith's 1994 album Flyer, he and Clayton performed in the rhythm section on several songs, while Mullen also mixed three songs. Mullen played drums on many of the songs on Emmylou Harris' 1995 album Wrecking Ball.

Mullen and Clayton contributed to the soundtrack of the 1996 film Mission: Impossible, which included reworking the "Theme from Mission: Impossible", whose time signature was changed from the original time signature to an easier and more danceable  time signature. The song reached number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance in 1997.

Mullen performed on Underworld's song "Boy, Boy, Boy" from their 2007 album, Oblivion with Bells. In 2017, he appeared on Alice Cooper's album Paranormal.

Mullen has played synthesiser or keyboards on several songs, including "United Colours" from Passengers' 1995 album Original Soundtracks 1, an album that Mullen has always disliked.

Musical style and techniques
Mullen's drumming style is influenced by his experience in marching bands during his adolescence, which helped contribute to the militaristic beats of songs such as "Sunday Bloody Sunday". Author Bill Flanagan said that he plays "with a martial rigidity but uses his kit in a way a properly trained drummer would not"; he tends to transition from the snare drum onto tom-toms positioned on either side of him, contrasting with how they are traditionally used. Mullen occasionally rides a tom-tom the way other drummers would play a cymbal, or rides the hi-hat how others would play a snare. He admitted his bass drum technique is not a strength, as he mostly played the snare in marching bands and did not learn to properly combine the separate elements together on a full kit. As a result, he uses a floor tom to his left to create the effect of a bass drum, an arrangement he began to use while recording "Pride (In the Name of Love)" in 1984 at the influence of producer Daniel Lanois. He said, "I couldn't do what most people would consider a normal beat for the song, so I chose alternatives." Flanagan said that his playing style perfectly reflects his personality: "Larry is right on top of the beat, a bit ahead—as you'd expect from a man who's so ordered and punctual in his life.

Mullen was heavily influenced by glam rock acts of the 1970s when first learning to play drums. In the early days of U2, he had what Bono called a "florid" drumming style, before he eventually adopted a philosophy of simplicity and pared down his rhythms. His drumming leaves open space, owing to what Modern Drummer described as his understanding of "when to hit and when not to hit". As he matured as a timekeeper, he developed a preternatural sense of rhythm; Eno recounted one occasion when Mullen noticed that his click track had been set incorrectly by just six milliseconds. Under the tutelage of Lanois, Mullen learned more about his musical role as the drummer in filling out the band's sound, while producer Flood helped Mullen learn to play along with electronic elements such as drum machines and samples. His kit has a tambourine mounted on a cymbal stand, which he uses as an accent on certain beats for songs such as "With or Without You".

Mullen has had tendinitis problems throughout his career. As a means to reduce inflammation and pain, he began to use specially designed Pro-Mark drumsticks. He uses Yamaha drums and Paiste cymbals. Although he occasionally plays keyboards and synthesiser in concerts, Mullen rarely sings during performances. He contributed backing vocals to the songs "Numb", "Get On Your Boots", "Moment of Surrender", "Elevation", "Miracle Drug", "Love and Peace or Else", "Unknown Caller", "Zoo Station" and "Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car" (only during Zoo TV Tour), and others. He occasionally performed a cover version of "Dirty Old Town" on the Zoo TV Tour. During live performances of "I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" on the U2 360° Tour, Mullen walked around the stage, playing a large djembe strapped around his waist.

Acting career
Mullen's film debut was in a film by Phil Joanou called Entropy where he played himself alongside bandmate Bono. He played a thief in Man on the Train (2011), which starred Donald Sutherland. Mullen also appeared in A Thousand Times Goodnight (2013), starring Juliette Binoche. On 3 September 2013, the film won Special Grand Prix of the Jury at Montreal World Film Festival.

In July 2020, Mullen was invited to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Personal life
Mullen met his partner, Ann Acheson, in their first year at Mount Temple Comprehensive School. The two have been together for over 40 years and they have three children. He is a first cousin of Irish actor Conor Mullen.

In the 1980s, The Prunes gave Mullen the nickname "The Jam Jar'".

As U2 became increasingly successful, Larry Mullen had to add the suffix "Junior" to his surname to avoid confusion with his father, who was receiving large tax bills meant for his son. Mullen and Clayton own houses near Bono and the Edge in Southern France to make it easier to record with U2 in the area.

In 1995, Mullen had surgery on his back to address an injury he had been carrying since The Joshua Tree Tour. In 2009, Mullen underwent knee surgery, an operation that was performed by Richard Steadman. Mullen subsequently joined the board of directors for his foundation, the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

Musical equipment

 * Paiste Signature cymbals:
 * 16" power crash
 * 17" power crash
 * 18" power crash
 * 18" full crash
 * 22" power ride
 * 14" heavy hi-hat/sound-edge hi-hat.
 * Yamaha Phoenix (PHX) in Silver Sparkles: (Since the U2360 tour. Previously he used Yamaha's Maple Custom and Beech Custom drums in the same sizes).
 * On the video of Get On Your Boots, Larry uses a Yamaha Oak Custom, with the same sizes as the Birch Custom
 * 12" × 9" rack tom
 * 16" × 16" floor toms and 16" × 14" (one left of the hi-hat, one right of the snare drum for the Vertigo tour). For previous tours, he used an 18" × 16" floor tom to the left of the hats.
 * 14" × 6.5" Ludwig Black Beauty (Since 360 Tour)
 * 14” x 6.5” Ludwig Black Magic (Since Innocence Experience tour) backup snare
 * 14" × 7" Brady Sheoak Block — primary snare drum on the Vertigo tour. For ZooTV and Elevation tours, he used a 12" × 7" Sheoak block snare. For Popmart, a 14" × 6.5" Jarrah block primarily. Depending on the gig, he sometimes used a 14" × 6.5" Jarrah ply snare instead of the block snare.
 * 24" × 16" kick drum. 22" × 16" Kick on the b-stage during Zoo TV only.
 * Pro-mark 5A Wood tip drumsticks.
 * Remo drumheads
 * Latin Percussion and Toca percussion
 * DW 5000 kick drum pedal
 * DW 9000 hi hat stand

Awards and recognition
Mullen and U2 have won more than 60 awards, including 22 Grammy Awards. At the Grammy Awards, the band has won Best Rock Duo or Group with Vocal seven times, Album of the Year twice, Record of the Year twice, Song of the Year twice, and Best Rock Album twice. In March 2005, Mullen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of U2, in their first year of eligibility. In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Mullen the 96th-greatest drummer of all time. He was placed at number 21 on Stylus Magazine's list of the 50 Greatest Rock Drummers. In 2017, Yamaha honoured Mullen with an award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Excellence.

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Dix, Nebraska

Dix is a village in Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 255 at the 2010 census.

History
Originally a siding on the Union Pacific Railroad, Dix was founded as a settlement in 1886. The community derives its name from Dixon, Illinois, the former home of an early settler. However, it was deemed necessary to shorten the name to "Dix", in order to avoid repetition with Dixon. State highway 30 runs through Dix, and in 1995 was changed from "Main" street to "Miller" street (within the city limits of Dix). This was done in honor of Fred H. Miller, who worked for the Union Pacific for 30 years and ran the town's train depot. The train depot was dismantled after Fred's retirement. Fred also served on the town board, and lived two blocks away from the depot next to the city park with his wife Ada B. Miller. Their memorial stone is located in the graveyard south of town, near Interstate 80.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 255 people, 103 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 1159.1 PD/sqmi. There were 119 housing units at an average density of 540.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.3% White, 2.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.

There were 103 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 38.8 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 107 households, and 71 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,224.0 PD/sqmi. There were 112 housing units at an average density of 513.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.00% White, 3.00% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.12% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $31,094, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,997. About 6.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.4% of those 65 or over.

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Kimball, Nebraska

Kimball is a city in and county seat of Kimball County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,290 at the 2020 census.

History
Kimball was originally called Antelopeville, and under the latter name was established circa 1870 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It initially consisted of a telegraph and coal station with a siding and section house. It was renamed in 1885 in honor of Thomas Lord Kimball, a railroad official. Kimball was incorporated in 1888.

Geography
Kimball is located in the southwestern Panhandle. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.07 sqmi, all land.

Kimball declares itself as "The High Point of Nebraska!", as the highest point in the state is approximately 33 mi from the city. Panorama Point, 5424 ft above sea level, is located at N 41 degrees 00.461 minutes, W 104 degrees 01.883 minutes. It is marked by a small monument. Kimball itself is not the Nebraska town with the highest elevation: that status belongs to Harrison, at 4876 ft.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,496 people, 1,110 households, and 651 families living in the city. The population density was 1205.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,278 housing units at an average density of 617.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.2% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.1% of the population.

There were 1,110 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,559 people, 1,110 households, and 700 families living in the city. The population density was 1,665.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,210 housing units at an average density of 787.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.25% White, 0.35% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.39% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.

There were 1,110 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% 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 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

As of 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $29,984, and the median income for a family was $37,273. Males had a median income of $29,222 versus $18,198 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,762. About 7.9% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Kimball, like much of western Nebraska, has a climate on the border between humid continental (Köppen Dfa/Dfb/Dwa/Dwb) and cool semi-arid (BSk). The climate is characterised by cold and extremely variable winters that can range from quite warm days due to chinook winds to bitter cold under the influence of Arctic air from Canada. Spring is also variable, but heats up gradually, and features frequent thunderstorms that make this the wettest time of year, whilst summer is very warm to hot and can range from extremes of heat and drought to cooler weather with heavy rainfall. The fall season is drier than the spring and gradually cools down, although warm spells due to the chinook are always possible.

Economy
The Kimball Wind Farm was upgraded from 10.5 to 30MW in 2018. Its annual power generation capacity is sufficient for approximately 11,000 homes.

A number of small oil and gas producers are based in Kimball.

Media
The weekly Western Nebraska Observer, serving Kimball and Banner counties, is published in Kimball.

Parks and recreation
Kimball has two parks: City Park and Gotte Park. The latter includes the municipal swimming pool. The 18-hole Four Winds Golf Course is also operated by the city parks and recreation department.

Transportation
Interstate 80 runs east–west, just south of Kimball; there is an exit for the city. U.S. Route 30 runs east–west through the city. Nebraska Highway 71 runs north–south through Kimball.

The Kimball Airport Authority operates an airport 3 mi south of the city.

The Kimball County Shuttle provides public transportation. The shuttle is equipped for wheelchair accessibility.

Notable people

 * Arthur L. Miller, Congressman and Mayor of Kimball 1933-34

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Bazile Mills, Nebraska

Bazile Mills is a village in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census.

History
Bazile Mills was laid out in 1878. The community was named for a nearby watermill on Bazile Creek.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 29 people, 11 households, and 10 families living in the village. The population density was 59.2 PD/sqmi. There were 14 housing units at an average density of 28.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.7% White, 6.9% Asian, and 3.4% from two or more races.

There were 11 households, of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 90.9% were married couples living together, and 9.1% were non-families. 9.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the village was 52.5 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.8% were from 25 to 44; 37.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 26 people, 11 households, and 8 families living in the village. The population density was 53.1 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 30.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 11 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.8% were married couples living together, and 18.2% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and none 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 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 15.4% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 160.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $21,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,444. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Bloomfield, Nebraska

Bloomfield is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,028 at the 2010 census.

History
Bloomfield was founded in 1890. It was named for Bloomfield Dyer, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,028 people, 500 households, and 275 families living in the city. The population density was 1253.7 PD/sqmi. There were 565 housing units at an average density of 689.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 2.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 500 households, of which 20.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.96 and the average family size was 2.62.

The median age in the city was 53.1 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 30.9% 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 1,126 people, 521 households, and 300 families living in the city. The population density was 1,380.2 PD/sqmi. There were 587 housing units at an average density of 719.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.89% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 521 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 38.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.65.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.3% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 18.0% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 36.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $25,435, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $17,273 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,562. About 5.6% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
The Bloomfield Municipal Airport is located two nautical miles (2.3 mi, 3.7 km) southwest of Bloomfield's central business district.

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Center, Nebraska

Center is a village in, and county seat of, Knox County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 73 at the 2020 census.

History
Center was platted in 1901. It was named from its location near the geographical center of Knox County. Center was incorporated as a village in 1904.

Geography
Center lies at the junction of Nebraska Highway 84, which runs east and west, and Nebraska Highway 13, the northern terminus of which is at Center. Bazile Creek passes through the outskirts of the village.

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 94 people, 39 households, and 25 families living in the village. The population density was 940.0 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 510.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 88.3% White, 6.4% Native American, 1.1% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 39 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the village was 49.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16% were from 25 to 44; 35.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 43 households, and 23 families living in the village. The population density was 840.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 457.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.56% White, 4.44% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.89% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, and 44.2% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $24,643, and the median income for a family was $31,500. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,277. There were 6.7% of families and 6.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including none of those under 18 and 20.7% of those over 64.

title: Center, Nebraska