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Offutt Air Force Base

Offutt Air Force Base  is a U.S. Air Force base south of Omaha, adjacent to Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the 557th Weather Wing, and the 55th Wing (55 WG) of the Air Combat Command (ACC), the latter serving as the host unit.

Aviation use at Offutt began in September 1918 during World War I as an Army Air Service balloon field. Originally named Fort Crook, it was renamed in honor of World War I pilot and Omaha native 1st Lt. Jarvis Offutt in 1924.

Offutt AFB's legacy includes the construction of the Enola Gay and Bockscar, the planes that dropped Little Boy and Fat Man over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II. Offutt served over 40 years as the headquarters for the former Strategic Air Command (SAC) and home for its associated ground and aerial command centers for the United States in the case of nuclear war during the Cold War. The population was 8,901 at the 2000 census.

History
Offutt AFB is named in honor of First Lieutenant Jarvis Jenness Offutt (26 October 1894 – 13 August 1918). The first native of Omaha to become a casualty in World War I, Lieutenant Offutt died of injuries sustained when his SE-5 fighter crashed during a training flight near Valheureux, France. The airfield portion of Fort Crook was designated Offutt Field on 6 May 1924.

Fort Crook
Offutt's history began with the commissioning by the War Department in 1890 of Fort Crook. Located some 10 miles south of Omaha and two miles west of the Missouri River, the fort was constructed between 1894 and 1896. The fort's namesake was Major General George Crook, a Civil War veteran and Indian fighter.

It was first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains. Troops from Fort Crook fought during the Spanish–American War when the 22nd Regiment under Charles A. Wikoff was dispatched to Cuba. The regiment suffered heavy casualties in the Battle of El Caney. Only 165 of the 513 regiment members survived with most succumbing to tropical diseases after the battle.

The oldest surviving portion of Fort Crook is the parade grounds and surrounding red brick buildings that were constructed between 1894 and 1896. These structures are still in active use today as squadron headquarters, living quarters for high-ranking generals (Generals Row), and Nebraska's oldest operational jail.

Offutt Field
In 1918, the 61st Balloon Company of the Army Air Corps was assigned to Fort Crook at the close of World War I, which performed combat reconnaissance training. In the spring of 1921, the plowing, leveling, and seeding of 260 acres of land at Fort Crook created an airfield suitable for frequent takeoffs and landings and as a refueling stop for mail and transcontinental flights. The first permanent aircraft hangars were completed in 1921. Other known organizations assigned to the field were the 74th Balloon Company in November 1918; 60th Balloon Company in December 1918.

On 6 May 1924, the airfield was officially named "Offutt Field". The field accommodated interim reserve flying training and regular Post Office Department airmail flights during the 1920s and 1930s; a small detachment of enlisted men (detached service) from Marshall Field and Fort Riley, Kansas, constituted the only military presence on the field between 1935 and 1940.

Glenn L. Martin Bomber Plant
In 1940 as American involvement in World War II loomed, the Army Air Corps chose Offutt Field as the site for a new bomber plant that was to be operated by the Glenn L. Martin Company. The plant's construction included a two-mile (3.2 km)-long concrete runway, six large hangars, and a 1700000 sqft aircraft-assembly building.

Production switched to B-29 Superfortress very heavy bombers in 1944, and 531 Superfortresses were produced before the end of World War II. Among these were the Enola Gay and Bockscar, the B-29s that dropped the first atomic weapons to be used in a military action (against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan).

Production ended on 18 September 1945, when the last B-29 rolled out of the assembly building. With the manufacturing plant's closure, custody of the airfield and ground facilities were assumed by the 4131st Army Air Force Base Unit, Air Materiel Command.

Postwar use
In the initial months after the end of World War II, Offutt was used by the 2474th Separation Processing squadron to demobilize service members out of the armed forces after their return from overseas duty. In June 1946, the Army Air Force re-designated Fort Crook and the Martin-Nebraska facilities as Offutt Field. It became the headquarters for the Air Defense Command Second Air Force on 6 June. In 1947, the airfield opened for operational use, with the 381st Bombardment Group being assigned to the field with one squadron of B-29 Superfortresses, although the facility remained primarily a separation center.

The newly established United States Air Force took control of the facility in September 1947, and on 13 January 1948, it was renamed Offutt Air Force Base. Later that same year, on 26 September, the 3902nd Air Base Group (later Wing) became the host unit at Offutt under A. J. Beck.

Strategic Air Command
On 9 November 1948, Offutt became the host base for Headquarters Strategic Air Command, which was moved from Andrews AFB, Maryland. Secretary of the Air Force Stuart Symington chose to locate the Air Force's long-range atomic strike force at Offutt primarily because the base was centrally located on the North American continent, placing it well beyond the existing range of long-range, nuclear-armed bombers to (then) stay safely out of range of hostile missiles or bomber aircraft.

Offutt's population and facilities grew dramatically to keep pace with the increased operational demands during the Cold War. Several new dormitories and more than 2,000 family housing units – built in the late 1950s and 1960s under incremental Wherry and Capehart projects – quickly replaced the old quarters of Fort Crook. Headquarters SAC moved from the Martin-Nebraska complex to Building 500 in 1957, and new base facilities in the 1960s and 1970s included a hospital, main exchange, commissary, and library.

During the late 1950s, Offutt housed a Royal Air Force facility for servicing Avro Vulcans, which visited the air base frequently while on exercise with SAC.

Operational use of Offutt Air Force Base included the basing of alert tankers in the late 1950s and 1960s, support for intercontinental ballistic missile sites in Nebraska and Iowa in the 1960s, and worldwide reconnaissance from the mid-1960s to the present.

To provide air defense of the base, the United States Army established the Offutt AFB Defense Area, and Nike-Hercules surface-to-air missile sites were constructed during 1959. Sites were located near Cedar Creek, Nebraska (OF-60) 40.98333°N, -96.09111°W, and Council Bluffs, Iowa (OF-10) 41.22972°N, -95.69944°W. They were operational between November 1960 and March 1966. The missiles were operated by the 6th Battalion, 43rd Artillery.

During the Cold War, a general and various support personnel from the base were airborne 24 hours a day on an EC-135 from 3 February 1961 to 24 July 1990 in Operation Looking Glass, creating an airborne command post in case of war.

The 3902d Air Base Wing was inactivated on 1 March 1986, and the 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing assumed host-unit responsibilities for Offutt. Increased defense spending during the 1980s brought additional operational improvements to Offutt, including the Bennie Davis Aircraft Maintenance Hangar, and a new command center for Headquarters SAC.

U.S. Strategic Command
Offutt again faced changes in 1992 when the easing of world tensions allowed the United States to reorganize the Air Force. The Strategic Air Command was inactivated on 1 June, succeeded by the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), a Unified Combatant Command of the Department of Defense. The 55th Strategic Wing then became the 55th Wing, under the newly created Air Combat Command.

In 1998, the Strategic Air and Space Museum moved 30 miles (48 km) southwest to Ashland, just off Interstate 80, midway between Omaha and Lincoln.

In 2005, Offutt began several major renovations. The on-base Wherry housing area was demolished for replacement with new housing. A new fire house, AAFES mini-mall, and U.S. Post Office were completed in 2006. Additionally, the Air Force Weather Agency broke ground on a new facility which was completed in 2008.

The new headquarters for STRATCOM, the Command and Control Facility (C2F), is expected to be operational in September 2018.

The base sustained significant damage in the spring of 2019 as a result of the Missouri River flooding; at one point, almost half of the base's runway was underwater. Flight operations and some support staff were temporarily relocated to nearby Lincoln Air National Guard Base while repairs (as well as some pre-planned construction projects) were undertaken.

President Bush Offutt Conference on 11 September 2001
On 11 September 2001, President George W. Bush conducted one of the first major strategy sessions for the response to the September 11 attacks from a bunker at the base.

Bush, who was in Florida at the Emma Booker Elementary School in Sarasota at the time of the attacks, first flew from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to Barksdale AFB in Louisiana and then to Offutt en route back to Washington, DC. Bush arrived at 2:50pm, conducted a video conference in an underground command bunker and left for Washington, DC at 4:30pm. Air Force One left Barksdale AFB for Offutt AFB around 1:30pm. The Air Force One entourage was pared down to a few essential staffers such as Ari Fleischer, Andrew Card, Karl Rove, Dan Bartlett, Brian Montgomery, and Gordon Johndroe, plus about five reporters. During the flight, Bush remained in "continuous contact" with both the White House Situation Room and Vice President Dick Cheney in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center.

Air Force One landed at Offutt shortly before 3:00pm. At 3:06pm, Bush passed through security to the US Strategic Command Underground Command Center (41.11389°N, -95.91778°W) and was taken into an underground bunker designed to withstand a nuclear blast. There, he held a teleconference call with Vice President Cheney, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, CIA Director George Tenet, Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta, and others. The meeting lasted about an hour. Rice recalled that during the meeting, Tenet told Bush, "Sir, I believe it's al-Qaeda. We're doing the assessment but it looks like, it feels like, it smells like al-Qaeda." The White House staff was preparing for Bush to address the nation from the Offutt bunker, but Bush decided instead to return to Washington. Air Force One left Offutt around 4:30pm.

Whistleblower suit
In May 2011, base civilian employee George Sarris successfully settled with the government over claims that he was subjected to retaliation for talking to the media in 2008 about poor maintenance of RC-135 aircraft at the base. After Sarris' allegations appeared in the Kansas City Star, base officials revoked his security clearance and reassigned him to menial duties. Later investigations by the government substantiated many of Sarris' claims. As part of the settlement, the USAF agreed to pay Sarris his full salary until he retired in 2014 and paid $21,000 of his attorney's fees. After retiring, Sarris published a book titled, Cowardice in Leadership – A Lesson in Harassment, Intimidation, and Reprisals. Ten years after Sarris blew the whistle, the Omaha World Herald published a three-part series titled "In-flight emergency", which confirmed his earlier claims.

Previous names

 * Fort Crook, 3 March 1891
 * Offutt Flying Field, Fort Crook, 1920
 * Offutt Field, 6 May 1924

Major commands to which assigned

 * Seventh Corps Area, United States Army, 1920
 * Army Air Forces Materiel Command, 13 October 1942
 * Army Air Forces Materiel and Services Command, 1944
 * Redesignated: AAF Technical Service Comd, 31 August 1944
 * Redesignated: Air Technical Service Command, 1945
 * Redesignated: Air Materiel Command, 9 March 1946
 * : The United States Army Seventh Service Command exercised overall jurisdiction until 11 June 1946

 * Air Defense Command, 11 June 1946
 * Strategic Air Command, 1 October 1948
 * Air Combat Command, 1 June 1992

Major units assigned

 * Second Air Force, 6 June 1946 – 1 July 1948
 * 381st Bombardment Group, 24 July 1947 – 27 June 1949
 * Tenth Air Force, 1 July – 24 August 1948
 * 3902d Air Base Group (later Wing), 26 September 1948 – 1 March 1986
 * Strategic Air Command, 8 November 1948 – 1 June 1992
 * 438th Troop Carrier Wing, 27 June 1949 – 14 March 1951
 * 5th Air Division, 14 January – 25 May 1951
 * 1st Weather Group, 20 April 1952 – 8 October 1956
 * 544th Strategic Intelligence Wing, 12 April 1952 – 1 June 1992
 * 3d Weather Wing, 8 October 1956 – 1 June 1992
 * 34th Air Refueling Squadron, 1 October 1958 – 25 June 1966

 * 4321st Strategic Wing, 1 October 1959 – 1 January 1963
 * 549th Strategic Missile Squadron, 1 July 1961 – 15 December 1964
 * 385th Strategic Aerospace Wing, 1 January 1963 – 15 December 1964
 * 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing (and subsequent redesignations), 16 August 1966 – present
 * Air Force Global Weather Center (and subsequent redesignations), 8 July 1969 – present
 * 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron (and subsequent redesignations), 1 July 1977 – present
 * United States Strategic Command, 1 June 1992 – present
 * 55th Electronic Combat Group, 1 April 1992 – present
 * General Curtis Lemay Offutt Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol
 * 595th Command and Control Group

 * 1st Air COMM Group, then 1st Air Comm Wing, then 1st Air Information Systems Wing at least August 1984 – April 1988. The Squadrons were 390th, 1850th, 1851st, and the 1853rd.

Intercontinental ballistic missile facilities
The 549th Strategic Missile Squadron operated three SM-65D Atlas ICBM sites (1 October 1960 – 15 December 1964). Each site was composed of three missile silos (9 total).
 * 549-A, 3.4 mi SE of Mead, NE    41.19361°N, -96.43972°W
 * 549-B, 3.6 mi NE of Arlington, NE    41.48806°N, -96.29972°W
 * 549-C, 4.3 mi SE of Missouri Valley, IA    41.52083°N, -95.81917°W

Beginning in 1958, the Army Corps of Engineers began planning for the sites, and construction began in 1959. The construction project was completed on 28 July 1960. In April and May 1961, the three complexes became the last Atlas D missiles to go on alert.

The missiles were manned by the 549th Strategic Missile Squadron which was activated on 1 October 1960. The squadron began to phase down with the inactivation of the Atlas-D on 1 October 1964, and was inactivated 14 December 1964. Confusingly, the squadron was originally the 566th but on 1 July 1961 SAC swapped designators with the 549th at F.E. Warren AFB. The 549th SMS was under the 385th Strategic Aerospace Wing.

Site "A" was abandoned for many years, until the late 1970s when the Nebraska National Guard took over ownership of the site to establish a training area called the Mead Training Site. The site is managed by the Camp Ashland Training Site Command. The training area has been used by the National Guard, United States Air Force, local law enforcement, and other entities as a training site for many years. 3/209th RTI out of Camp Ashland began using Mead Training Site in 2008 as the primary training facility for their 88M military occupational specialty reclassification school and continues to use the site year round. A MOUT site (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) was constructed at the site in 2009. Two Nebraska National Guard armories were built directly alongside the training area in 2012. Many other National Guard units use the site for drill weekends and annual trainings. Airmen out of Offutt Air Force Base practice Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) Training at the site several weekends a year.

Site "B" is in use for agricultural storage. Site "C" has been demolished, with only the access roads remaining.

1983 killings
Serial killer John Joubert murdered two boys while stationed at the base in 1983.

2019 shooting
In September 2019, a shooting took place in Offutt's private housing community, killing Sgt. Zachary Firlik and his wife Kari Firlik. The case was identified as a murder-suicide; the shooter, Zachary Firlik, was an active off-duty airman, who afterwards killed himself.

Role and operations
Offutt Air Force Base is the host station for the 55th Wing (55 WG), the largest wing of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command. Additionally, the base is home to many significant associate units, including US Strategic Command Headquarters, the 557th Weather Wing, the Omaha operating location of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, and many others.

55th Wing
The 55th Wing is composed of five groups at Offutt AFB and at various locations worldwide:

 * 55th Operations Group

 * The 55th Operations Group, Air Combat Command's (ACC) largest group, has operational control over 11 squadrons and two detachments worldwide. The group consists of approximately 3,200 personnel. It employs 46 aircraft, including 13 models of seven different types. The 55th Operations Group uses the tail code OF for its aircraft
 * 38th Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-135)
 * 343d Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-135)
 * 45th Reconnaissance Squadron (OC-135, RC-135, TC-135, WC-135)
 * 338th Combat Training Squadron (Simulator)
 * 82d Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-135)
 * Operates from Kadena AB, Japan
 * 95th Reconnaissance Squadron (RC-135)
 * Operates from: RAF Mildenhall, England

 * 55th Electronic Combat Group

 * The 55th Electronic Combat Group, stationed at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base, is an operations group and geographically separated unit (GSU) of the 55th Wing. It consists of 5 squadrons, 3 flying squadrons, 1 support squadron and 1 maintenance squadron. All 3 flying squadrons utilize various models of the EC-130 aircraft.
 * 41st Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS)
 * 42d Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS)
 * 43d Electronic Combat Squadron (ECS)
 * 755th Operations Support Squadron (OSS)
 * 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS)

 * 55th Maintenance Group

 * The 55th Maintenance Operations Squadron provides centralized direction of all maintenance staff functions providing support to world-wide aircraft reconnaissance missions.

 * 55th Mission Support Group

 * The 55th Mission Support Group provides mission support for Offutt AFB through engineering, security, mission support, services, supply, transportation, contracting & deployment readiness programs.

 * 55th Communications Group

 * The 55th Communications Group provides worldwide command, control, communications and computer (C4) systems, information management and combat support to warfighting and national leadership. It also provides communications technology and support to the 55th Wing and 44 tenant units.

 * 55th Medical Group

 * The 55th Medical Group serves 28K enrolled patients with outpatient clinic capabilities, and ancillary support.

595th Command and Control Group
The 595th Command and Control Group (C2G) was activated in a ceremony held on 6 October 2016.

The mission of the 595th C2G is to consolidate the Air Force's portion of the nuclear triad, including Air Force nuclear command and control communications, under the auspices of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). Previously, portions of the Air Force's command and control of nuclear operations had been divided among AFGSC, Air Combat Command, and the Twentieth Air Force.

The 595th Command and Control Group is composed of four squadrons:

 * 1st Airborne Command and Control Squadron
 * 595th Strategic Communications Squadron
 * 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
 * 625th Strategic Operations Squadron

557th Weather Wing
The 557th Weather Wing, formerly the Air Force Weather Agency, is headquartered at Offutt AFB. It is the lead weather center of the United States Air Force.

United States Strategic Command
Offutt AFB is the headquarters of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) which is one of the ten Unified Combatant Commands of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). USSTRATCOM was established in 1992 as a successor to Strategic Air Command (SAC).

It is charged with space operations (such as military satellites), information operations (such as information warfare), missile defense, global command and control, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR), global strike and strategic deterrence (the United States nuclear arsenal), and combating weapons of mass destruction.

Based units
Flying and notable non-flying units based at Offutt Air Force Base.

Units marked GSU are Geographically Separate Units, which although based at Offutt, are subordinate to a parent unit based at another location.

United States Air Force
Air Combat Command (ACC)

 * Sixteenth Air Force
 * 55th Wing (Host Wing)
 * 55th Operations Group
 * 38th Reconnaissance Squadron – RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, TC-135W
 * 45th Reconnaissance Squadron – OC-135B Open Skies, RC-135S Cobra Ball, RC-135U Combat Sent, TC-135W, WC-135W Constant Phoenix
 * 55th Intelligence Support Squadron
 * 55th Operations Support Squadron
 * 97th Intelligence Squadron
 * 338th Combat Training Squadron – RC-135, OC-135, WC-135
 * 343rd Reconnaissance Squadron – RC-135V/W Rivet Joint, TC-135W
 * 390th Intelligence Squadron
 * 488th Intelligence Squadron
 * 55th Communications Group
 * 55th Cyberspace Squadron
 * 55th Strategic Communications Squadron
 * 55th Maintenance Group
 * 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
 * 55th Maintenance Squadron
 * 55th Medical Group
 * 55th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
 * 55th Dental Squadron
 * 55th Medical Operations Squadron
 * 55th Medical Support Squadron
 * 55th Mission Support Group
 * 55th Civil Engineering Squadron
 * 55th Contracting Squadron
 * 55th Force Support Squadron
 * 55th Logistics Readiness Flight
 * 55th Security Forces Squadron
 * 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
 * 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
 * 20th Intelligence Squadron (GSU)
 * 557th Weather Wing
 * 1st Weather Group
 * 2nd Weather Group
 * 2nd Weather Squadron
 * 2nd Weather Support Squadron
 * 2nd Systems Operations Squadron
 * 16th Weather Squadron
 * American Forces Network Weather Center

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC)

 * Eighth Air Force
 * 595th Command and Control Group
 * 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron – E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post
 * 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
 * 595th Strategic Communications Squadron
 * 625th Strategic Operations Squadron

Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC)

 * Tenth Air Force
 * 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing
 * 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
 * 49th Intelligence Squadron (GSU)
 * 755th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group
 * 820th Intelligence Squadron (GSU)
 * 960th Cyberspace Wing
 * 960th Cyberspace Operations Group
 * 52nd Network Warfare Squadron (GSU)

Air National Guard (ANG)

 * Nebraska Air National Guard
 * 170th Group
 * 170th Operations Support Squadron
 * 238th Combat Training Squadron – RC-135, OC-135, WC-135

Department of Defense
United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)

 * Headquarters United States Strategic Command
 * Global Operations Center

Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA)
 * Headquarters Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

General's Row
Most of the high-ranking officials at Offutt live on General's Row, a row of 4-story duplexes that was built in 1895.

Radio transmissions
Because of its central position in the US, radio traffic to and from Offutt is often heard by shortwave listeners on 11175 kHz, USB.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,901 people, 2,304 households, and 2,255 families residing on the base. The population density was 2,113.1 people per square mile (816.3/km$2$). There were 2,429 housing units at an average density of 576.6/sq mi (222.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the base was 78.0% White, 10.4% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.4% of the population.

There were 2,304 households, out of which 79.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 90.5% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.1% were non-families. 1.9% 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 3.61 and the average family size was 3.64.

On the base the population was spread out, with 41.9% under the age of 18, 16.8% from 18 to 24, 39.7% from 25 to 44, 1.4% from 45 to 64, and 0.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.7 males.

The median income for a household on the base was $36,742, and the median income for a family was $36,619. Males had a median income of $25,391 versus $21,593 for females. The per capita income for the base was $11,580. About 4.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Geography
Offutt Air Force Base is located at 41.11361°N, -95.92833°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 4.3 square miles (11.3 km$2$), of which, 4.2 square miles (10.9 km$2$) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.4 km$2$) of it (3.22%) is water.

Education
Most of the base is in the Bellevue Public Schools school district. A portion is in the Papillion-La Vista School District.

Offutt in popular culture
Offutt was brought to popular attention during its SAC period when the command was depicted in the 1955 film Strategic Air Command starring Jimmy Stewart, the 1963 film A Gathering of Eagles starring Rock Hudson, and 1964's Fail-Safe starring Henry Fonda (which not only claimed to show portions of the base but also a nearby Omaha neighborhood) and Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb starring Peter Sellers (which depicts a nuclear first strike from a mad general at the fictional Burpelson Air Force Base).

Offutt appeared in the Star Trek episode "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" (identified as 'the Omaha installation'), when a fighter pilot stationed there detects the approaching USS Enterprise and is transported aboard.

The Dale Brown novel Plan of Attack saw nuclear missiles launched by Russian bombers attacking multiple bomber bases all over the U.S, including Offutt, which is destroyed by four Kh-15 (AS-17 Kickback) missiles. Only one Boeing E-4 NEACP escapes in time, and the officials of the Eighth Air Force and STRATCOM are eliminated in the process. Pat Frank's iconic Cold War novel Alas, Babylon (1959) has Air Force Colonel Mark Bragg, the brother of the protagonist Randy Bragg, stationed at Offutt.

In the 1983 post apocalyptic feature film for television, "The Day After", Offutt is represented as a SAC Aircraft departs the field as the cameras then change focus to the countryside as the credits roll.

Offutt is also mentioned in Strike Three, a post-apocalyptic novel, by Joy V. Smith.

An aerial view of Offutt is used as a photographic reference on an SCPF Secure Facility Dossier for Site-19.

Other sources

 * Maurer, Maurer. Air Force Combat Units of World War II. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office 1961 (republished 1983, Office of Air Force History, ISBN 0-912799-02-1).
 * Ravenstein, Charles A. Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947–1977. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Office of Air Force History 1984. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
 * Mueller, Robert. Air Force Bases Volume I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982, Office of Air Force History, 1989
 * Ravenstein, Charles A. Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947–1977. Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama: Office of Air Force History 1984. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
 * Mueller, Robert. Air Force Bases Volume I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982, Office of Air Force History, 1989

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Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion is a city in and the county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The city developed in the 1870s as a railroad town and suburb of Omaha. The city is part of the larger five-county metro area of Omaha. Papillion's population was 24,159 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city in Nebraska. Its growth since the late 20th century has reflected Omaha's.

Description
The city was named after the creek of the same name which flows through its center; this had been named by early French explorers, as France had claimed this territory through the eighteenth century. The name Papillion is derived from the French term (papillon) for butterfly. According to local tradition, the early French explorers named the creek as Papillon because they saw so many butterflies along its grassy banks. The spelling was changed through a transliteration of the French word.

Papillion was platted in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point. Papillion (sometimes referred to as "Papio" by its residents) is one of the last of the late 18th-century, Paris-inspired frontier cities left in the Midwestern United States.

Halleck Park, a recreation area in the heart of the city, includes many trails, open spaces, trees and a number of areas of interest, including Papio Fun Park, Papio Bay Aquatic Park, Papio Pool, and Papio Bowl. The park also offers tennis courts, volleyball courts, playgrounds, "The Duck Pond", Monarch Field ("The Pit"), and E.A. Fricke Field.

It also has nine other softball diamonds within the park for youth. The diamonds are sited on three fields: Halleck, Blonde, and Papio Bay. Village Park, Papio Bay Aquatic Center (including two water slides and a zero depth pool) and Walnut Creek recreational park are among the other recreational amenities in the city.

Papillion Middle School is in the downtown area south of Papio Creek; the building formerly was used as the high school until August 1971. The former junior high was located directly west, across the street.

Also downtown are the Old A.W. Clarke banking house, Sump Memorial Library, Portal One-Room School House, Papillion Municipal Building (Sarpy County Courthouse until 1970), and the John Sautter House. Other areas of interest in Papillion include the Sarpy County Court House and Jail, Shadow Lake Towne Center, and Midlands Hospital, all along Nebraska Highway 370 in the southern portion of the city.

Papillion has a Triple-A Minor League Baseball team. Werner Park, located 3 mi west of the city on Highway 370 in unincorporated Sarpy County, opened in 2011 as the new home of the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Pacific Coast League. The Storm Chasers were formerly the Omaha Royals; after 42 years at Rosenblatt Stadium in south Omaha, the team moved out following the 2010 season and changed their nickname. They have been the only Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, an expansion club that entered the American League in 1969. In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Storm Chasers were placed into the new Triple-A East.

Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.47 sqmi, of which 6.45 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 24,159 people, 8,934 households, and 6,508 families in Papillion. The population density was 2,014.9 per square mile (777.8/km$2$). There were 9,214 housing units at an average density of 768.5 per square mile (296.7/km$2$). The racial makeup was 84.65% (20,451) white, 3.17% (766) black or African-American, 0.46% (112) Native American, 1.65% (398) Asian, 0.06% (15) Pacific Islander, 2.16% (521) from other races, and 7.85% (1,896) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.0% (1,659) of the population.

Of the 8,934 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18; 60.9% were married couples living together; 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present. 23.2% of households consisted of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.1.

25.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $90,000 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,784) and the median family income $107,942 (+/- $7,167). Males had a median income of $50,140 (+/- $5,121) versus $34,647 (+/- $3,077) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $40,496 (+/- $2,017). Approximately, 2.9% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 18,894 people, 6,925 households, and 5,079 families living in the city. The population density was 2929.3 PD/sqmi. There were 7,240 housing units at an average density of 1122.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White, 3.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 1.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 6,925 households, of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% 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.

The median age in the city was 36.8 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

Politics
Papillion is divided into four wards, with two councilmembers elected from each. One seat for each ward is up for election every two years, with each term lasting four years. The mayor is the head of the city council and is elected at-large to four-year terms. The council meets every two weeks. Following former Mayor James Blinn's resignation on July 7, 2009, city council president David Black succeeded to become mayor of Papillion. He was elected in 2010 for his first full term; as of October 2022, he had been mayor for 13 years, running unopposed in the 2022 election cycle.

Schools
Papillion is part of the Papillion-La Vista Public School District, which includes two high schools, three middle schools and fifteen public elementary schools. Papillion-La Vista South High School, the newer of the two high schools, opened in 2003. It is located in southwest Papillion while Papillion-La Vista High School, opened in 1971, is located in the northern part of the city close to the LaVista border. The school district has well over 8,000 students and is one of the fastest-growing districts in Nebraska.

Papillion is home to Nebraska Christian College, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

Transportation
Transit service to the city is provided by Metro Transit. Route 93 serves the city on weekdays.

Notable people

 * Jordy Bahl, softball player
 * Abbie Cobb, actress and author
 * Brandon Curran, soccer defender
 * Merle Curti, historian
 * Cade Johnson, football wide receiver
 * Alonzo Martinez, mixed martial artist
 * Chris Petersen, guitarist
 * Amber Rolfzen, volleyball player
 * Becca Swanson, powerlifter and wrestler
 * Allison Weston, volleyball player

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Springfield, Nebraska

Springfield is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,501 at the 2020 census.

History
Springfield was platted in 1873 by a U.S. Civil War veteran named J. D. Spearman. This was done in anticipation of the coming of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The town was named from several springs nearby.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.69 sqmi, all land.

The nearest hospital is Midlands Hospital (9.1 miles distant), located in Papillion. Papillion is also the location of the county courthouse.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,529 people, 575 households, and 423 families living in the city. The population density was 2215.9 PD/sqmi. There were 604 housing units at an average density of 875.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 575 households, of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,450 people, 529 households, and 405 families living in the city. The population density was 2,655.2 PD/sqmi. There were 544 housing units at an average density of 996.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White, 0.21% African American, 0.21% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.

There were 529 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $48,083, and the median income for a family was $54,236. Males had a median income of $36,193 versus $23,950 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,573. About 1.9% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Attractions
Springfield is the site of the Sarpy County fair held every August. The MoPac Trail runs from Springfield south to the Platte River. This trail will connect Omaha to Lincoln upon completion.{ }

In popular culture

 * The music video for "You and I" by Lady Gaga was filmed in Springfield between July 21–24, 2011.

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Ashland, Nebraska

Ashland is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 3,086 at the 2020 census.

History
Ashland is located at the site of a low-water limestone ledge along the bottom of Salt Creek, an otherwise mud-bottomed stream that was a formidable obstacle for wagon trains on the great westward migrations of the late 1840s and 1850s. The Oxbow Trail, a variant route of the Oregon Trail, ran from Nebraska City (on the Missouri River) to Fort Kearny (on the Platte River), where it joined the main route of the Oregon Trail. The limestone bottom of Salt Creek at Ashland made it an excellent fording site. Ashland was established in 1870 and named after Ashland, the estate of Henry Clay.

Today, Ashland benefits by its proximity to Interstate 80 and the cities of Omaha and Lincoln. While in some respects Ashland is becoming a "bedroom community" of those much larger cities, it retains a rural character. That coherence as a community, and a 30-minute drive to either of the state's economic hubs, has led to a building boom in the late 1990s and the 2000s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, of which 1.10 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 2,453 people, 951 households, and 639 families living in the city. The population density was 2230.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,060 housing units at an average density of 963.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race were 2.6%.

Of the 951 households 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 26.1% of households were one person and 12.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age was 37 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 2,262 people, 877 households, and 591 families living in the city. The population density was 2,130.2 PD/sqmi. There were 930 housing units at an average density of 875.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.76% White, 0.13% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino individuals of any race were 1.64% of the population.

Of the 877 households 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.7% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.0 males.

The median household income was $40,441, and the median family income was $47,428. Males had a median income of $32,339 versus $21,328 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,072. About 9.3% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Business and industry
Employers in the Ashland area include Innovative Laboratory Systems, Linoma Software, Camp Ashland (Nebraska Army National Guard Training Center), and Trade Well Pallet.

Notable people
Ashland is the hometown of astronaut Clayton Anderson.

Ashland is the hometown of Jeff Raikes, former chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Additional reading

 * Saunders County History (1983)
 * Andreas' History of the State of Nebraska
 * Ashland Historical Society

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Cedar Bluffs, Nebraska

Cedar Bluffs is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 615 at the 2020 census. Cedar Bluffs was a point on the Mormon, Oregon, and California Trails.

History
Cedar Bluffs was established in 1886 when the Chicago & North Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was named from a prominent river bluff covered with cedar trees.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 610 people, 231 households, and 165 families living in the village. The population density was 1564.1 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 651.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 231 households, of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 615 people, 247 households, and 171 families living in the village. The population density was 1,545.7 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 653.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.02% White, 0.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $35,526, and the median income for a family was $39,271. Males had a median income of $30,455 versus $20,227 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,738. About 4.0% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Ceresco, Nebraska

Ceresco is a farming village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 919 at the 2020 census. It is located near U.S. Highway 77, just north of Lincoln, just south of Wahoo, and a short distance southwest of Omaha.

Description
Ceresco was established in 1886 when the Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Ceresco, Michigan, hometown of early settlers Richard Nelson and Hod Andrus. It has a public library, public park, and three Protestant churches. Ceresco also has an elementary school that feeds into the Raymond Central School District. Its roads are 95% paved, and it includes a small police and fire department featuring three part-time policemen and four fire trucks. The village's government is a village board, which hires a city engineer. It has no medical facilities or manufacturing plants.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.42 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 889 people, 333 households, and 256 families living in the village. The population density was 2116.7 PD/sqmi. There were 350 housing units at an average density of 833.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 333 households, of which 39.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the village was 35.6 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 9.9% 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 920 people, 333 households, and 259 families living in the village. The population density was 2,170.8 PD/sqmi. There were 339 housing units at an average density of 799.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.15% White, 0.22% Native American, 1.41% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 333 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 32.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $47,574, and the median income for a family was $51,053. Males had a median income of $33,188 versus $23,029 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,467. About 1.5% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Colon, Nebraska

Colon is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 107 at the 2020 census. Amenities include a post office and bank branch. Colon is seven miles north of the county seat Wahoo.

History
First established in 1879, Colon removed to its current site in 1886 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named after Colon, Michigan, by the first postmaster, who was a native of that state. Colon was incorporated as a village in 1894.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

Colon is 5 mi west of U.S. Route 77.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 110 people, 43 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 846.2 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 392.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 43 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.3% were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 44.3 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 32.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 138 people, 50 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 1,043.5 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 408.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.28% White, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.25% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $28,333, and the median income for a family was $28,333. Males had a median income of $40,000 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,302. About 11.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * American lawyer and civil servant Emmett Louis Murphy was born in Colon.

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Ithaca, Nebraska

Ithaca is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 160 at the 2020 census.

History
Ithaca was founded in 1866. It was named after Ithaca, New York, the native home of a pioneer settler. The earliest extant appearance of the name Ithaca, however, comes from Homer's Odyssey as the name of the mythical island-kingdom the titular character Odysseus is from.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 148 people, 57 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 643.5 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 252.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.9% White, 4.1% Native American, and 2.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 36.7 years. 28.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 168 people, 57 households, and 42 families living in the village. The population density was 730.2 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 252.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.43% White, 1.79% Native American, and 1.79% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 26.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $31,667. Males had a median income of $35,313 versus $24,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,321. About 2.8% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.1% of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Harold D. Hansen (1904-1987) - Brigadier general, U.S. Marine Corps

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Leshara, Nebraska

Leshara is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 108 at the 2020 census.

History
Leshara was founded in 1905 when the Great Northern Railway established a station there. In early October, the S. C. & W. Townsite Company purchased 50 acres of land from Joseph Lammel on which to build the town. By the end of the month, commercial lots were being sold for $600 each. The first business construction in Leshara was a lumberyard operated by the Zaugg brothers of Yutan. Residential lots were on sale in November.

Leshara's name honors an important Pawnee chief, Petalesharo, who lived in the area during the 19th century.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land. It is located within Leshara Township.

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 48 households, and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 1600.0 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 742.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.7% White, 1.8% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 8.0% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.8% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 42 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 111 people, 50 households, and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 1,637.7 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 752.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 89.19% White, 1.80% Native American, 5.41% from other races, and 3.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.50% of the population.

There were 50 households, out of which 16.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 46.0% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 17.1% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.8 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 $31,750, and the median income for a family was $55,625. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,746. There were 6.5% of families and 8.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 13.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Malmo, Nebraska

Malmo is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 94 at the 2020 census.

History
Malmo was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. A majority of the early settlers being natives of Sweden caused the name Malmo, after the Swedish city of Malmö, to be selected. Malmo was incorporated as a village in 1893.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 120 people, 47 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 857.1 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 407.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 47 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 2.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the village was 37.3 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 109 people, 42 households, and 27 families living in the village. The population density was 801.0 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 389.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.17% White and 1.83% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.

There were 42 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 2.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.37.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 33.9% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 12.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,383. There were 3.1% of families and 5.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Malmo, Nebraska


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Mead, Nebraska

Mead is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 617 at the 2020 census.

History
Mead was originally built up chiefly by Swedes. Mead was first called Saunders, and under the latter name was platted in 1877 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was renamed in 1880, likely for a Union Pacific railroad official.

The E3 Biofuels, an ethanol production facility in the country, used a patented "closed loop" system. E3 started operation in 2007 and went bankrupt a few months later in late 2007. AltEn reopened the plant. The plant closed again in February 2021. The plant property is highly contaminated with neonicotinoids.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 569 people, 215 households, and 159 families living in the village. The population density was 932.8 PD/sqmi. There were 235 housing units at an average density of 385.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 215 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 37.1 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% 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 564 people, 203 households, and 156 families living in the village. The population density was 1,758.8 PD/sqmi. There were 210 housing units at an average density of 654.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.76% White, 0.18% Asian, 0.18% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 203 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $51,339, and the median income for a family was $51,354. Males had a median income of $35,357 versus $21,806 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,654. About 1.2% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.62 sqmi, of which 0.61 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

title: Mead, Nebraska


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Memphis, Nebraska

Memphis is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census.

History
Memphis was established in the 1880s when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. A large share of the early settlers being natives of Memphis, Tennessee caused the name to be selected. John C. Owen owned the land that Memphis was platted on. Originally they wanted to call the town Owenville, but Mr. Owen wanted nothing to do with that, so the second choice was Memphis.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 114 people, 47 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 1266.7 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 600.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population.

There were 47 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.5% 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 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the village was 38.8 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 106 people, 44 households, and 31 families living in the village. The population density was 1,226.3 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 532.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.34% White, 1.89% Native American, and 3.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.

There were 44 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.6% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 1.9% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 130.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $47,813. Males had a median income of $32,000 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,156. There were no families and 2.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 21.4% of those over 64.

title: Memphis, Nebraska


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Morse Bluff, Nebraska

Morse Bluff is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 117 at the 2020 census.

History
Morse Bluff was platted in 1887 when the Chicago & North Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for Chester Morse, the original owner of the town site.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 58 households, and 39 families living in the village. The population density was 750.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 333.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.3% White and 0.7% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 58 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 746.4 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 328.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% 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 2.88.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 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 $30,625, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $16,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,051. There were no families and 3.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

title: Morse Bluff, Nebraska


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Prague, Nebraska

Prague is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 291 at the 2020 census. It was named after Prague, capital of Bohemia (now the Czech Republic).

History
Prague was platted in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The fact that a majority of the early settlers were natives of Bohemia caused the name to be selected.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 303 people, 125 households, and 81 families living in the village. The population density was 977.4 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 496.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 1.7% Native American, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 125 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the village was 42.3 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 346 people, 136 households, and 91 families living in the village. The population density was 1,261.4 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 543.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White, 0.29% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.

There were 136 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $33,393, and the median income for a family was $41,458. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,395. About 7.2% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Recreation
The Czechland Lake Recreation Area is located 1 mile northwest of Prague.

Arts and culture
Prague is commonly referred to as the home of the world's largest kolach (a Czech pastry), as says the sign along Nebraska Highway 79 when entering the town from the south.

title: Prague, Nebraska


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Valparaiso, Nebraska

Valparaiso is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 595 at the 2020 census.

History
The early history of Valparaiso is unclear. It first appeared on an 1863 map. Valparaiso is derived from a Spanish name meaning "vale of paradise". Valparaiso was incorporated in 1880.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.56 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 570 people, 241 households, and 157 families living in the village. The population density was 1017.9 PD/sqmi. There were 276 housing units at an average density of 492.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.7% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 241 households, of which 31.1% 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, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the village was 41.4 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 563 people, 232 households, and 150 families living in the village. The population density was 1,028.5 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 447.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.58% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.89% from other races, and 0.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 232 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $39,444, and the median income for a family was $47,981. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $24,712 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,024. About 2.7% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 8.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Valparaiso, Nebraska


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Wahoo, Nebraska

Wahoo (from Dakota wǧhu; "arrow wood") is a city and the county seat of Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,818	at the 2020 census.

History
Wahoo was founded in 1870. The town's name comes from the eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), a shrub found on the banks of Wahoo Creek. The town was originally built up chiefly by predominantly Czech, German, and Scandinavian settlers.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 4,508 people, 1,801 households, and 1,131 families living in the city. The population density was 1701.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,962 housing units at an average density of 740.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5%.

Of the 1,801 households 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.3% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age was 38.7 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 3,942 people, 1,583 households, and 992 families living in the city. The population density was 1,841.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,669 housing units at an average density of 779.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.15% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 1,583 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 33.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39, and the average family size was 3.08.

The population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median household income was $35,104, and the median family income was $46,094. Males had a median income of $31,729 versus $22,138 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,765. About 7.5% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

In popular culture
Beginning in February 1996, the city was denoted the location of the "home office" that produces the Top Ten List for David Letterman's Late Show program, having relocated from Grand Rapids, Michigan. The town had lobbied Letterman for the status for months. It had the Nebraska legislature proclaim Letterman an admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska, and it inundated him with letters, postcards, and bribes of flowers, clothing, animals, alcoholic beverages, shredded money, and free checkups at the Wahoo Medical Center. When Letterman jokingly said he wanted more, Wahoo sent him a '76 Ford Pinto with a sofa attached to the hood, a wall clock made of cow droppings, and two of the town's teenagers, brothers Jeff and Josh Price. The nightly recap of the Top Ten List at the CBS website was titled The Wahoo Gazette.

Education
Wahoo Public Schools operates the area public schools.

The town has two parochial schools. Saint Wenceslaus Elementary serves K-6th grades while Bishop Neumann Junior/Senior High School serves 7th through 12th grades.

Wahoo was also the home of the now defunct John F. Kennedy College (1965–1975). In intercollegiate athletics, the school became nationally known as the inaugural winner of the tournament which later became known as the Women's College World Series in softball, claiming the first three national championships (1969–71).

Notable people

 * Shuko Akune, actress
 * Clarence William Anderson, author and illustrator of children's books, most notably the Billy and Blaze series
 * George Beadle, geneticist and Nobel Prize laureate
 * Sam Crawford, Hall of Fame baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers. Nicknamed Wahoo Sam.
 * Howard Hanson, Pulitzer Prize–winning composer, conductor, author, and educator
 * Dave Heineman, the 39th Governor of the State of Nebraska, grew up partly in Wahoo, among other Nebraska towns
 * Zach Miller, professional American football player
 * Jack Natteford, Hollywood screenwriter
 * Tillie Olsen, writer
 * Fannie Quigley, pioneer and prospector
 * Darryl F. Zanuck, Academy Award-winning producer, writer, actor, director, studio executive, co-founder of Twentieth Century Fox

title: Wahoo, Nebraska


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Weston, Nebraska

Weston is a village in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 250 at the 2020 census.

History
Weston was platted in 1877 when the Omaha & Republican Valley Railroad was extended to that point.

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 324 people, 132 households, and 89 families living in the village. The population density was 1472.7 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 690.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White, 2.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6% of the population.

There were 132 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the village was 41.5 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 310 people, 132 households, and 81 families living in the village. The population density was 1,006.1 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 447.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.32% of the population.

There were 132 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $19,531 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,076. About 5.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Bob Cerv, baseball player
 * Zach Miller, professional football player for the Chicago Bears

title: Weston, Nebraska


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Yutan, Nebraska

Yutan is a city in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States.

History
Yutan was originally called Clear Creek, and under the latter name was platted in 1876 when the Omaha and Republican Valley Railroad was extended to that point. It was renamed in 1884 after Ietan, an Otoe Indian chief.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.53 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,174 people, 432 households, and 324 families living in the city. The population density was 2215.1 PD/sqmi. There were 449 housing units at an average density of 847.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 0.9% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 432 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35.4 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 406 households, and 319 families living in the city. The population density was 2,561.3 PD/sqmi. There were 423 housing units at an average density of 891.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.71% White, 0.16% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 406 households, out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 17.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 35.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $44,844, and the median income for a family was $52,273. Males had a median income of $36,310 versus $25,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,675. About 1.9% of families and 2.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Yutan's schools are administered by Yutan Public Schools. Yutan Elementary School and Yutan High School are located in the city.

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Talk:International Stuttering Awareness Day

Organization
Who organises this? How "official" is it? -217.158.106.66 (22 Oct 2002)
 * its not official at all... it appears to be made up? -84.66.143.96  (22 Oct 2005)
 * External links now in article show the Day is recognised by some organisations. BTW, whoever chose the date — two-two — must've had a sense of humour! Bezapt 14:38, 22 October 2006 (UTC)
 * There's nothing funny about stuttering. And it's twenty-two, not two-two. Headhitter (talk) 11:52, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

This guys right theres nu-nu-nu-nu-nothing funny about anything. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.250.213.55 (talk) 01:22, 22 October 2015 (UTC)

Lockdown?
perhaps this should get locked temporarily, there will most likely be a good bit of stuttering vandalisim while this is on the main page

This is a gu-gu-gu-good idea. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.250.213.55 (talk) 01:21, 22 October 2015 (UTC)

wow
this is great. there is no way that there is a stuttering day. everybody stutters sometime or another. very funny.

by mi

 * Stuttering as a speech disorder is much different than the stuttering you're referencing that "everybody" does. The stuttering that is a speech disorder centers around the inability to produce a certain sounds, such as the "S" sound or the "W" sound.  Have you ever known you wanted to say an S sound, but couldn't get yourself to say it?  I didn't think so. Fredsmith2 17:26, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Long name
Try saying "International Stuttering Awareness Day" with a stutter... This is so stupid... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 148.83.128.14 (talk) 08:45, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

Youtube
With all the video sites like youtube becoming really big, you can see that stutter is a widespread problem. You never see the big actors stutter, because if you are famous, your content is quickly cached by the content distribution network, like limewire which can stream the video completely without stutter. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 217.213.5.58 (talk) 13:40, 22 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh, awesome comment. I lol'ed! - 210.80.189.226 (talk) 04:23, 22 October 2010 (UTC)

Huh? Who cares how many Americans? Since when is this Conservapedia?
The day is intended to raise the public awareness of the millions of people who have the speech disorder of stuttering, including over 3 million Americans[2].

 * Thank you for your suggestion. When you believe an article needs improvement, please feel free to make those changes. Wikipedia is a wiki, so anyone can edit almost any article by simply following the  link at the top. The Wikipedia community encourages you to be bold in updating pages. Don't worry too much about making honest mistakes—they're likely to be found and corrected quickly. If you're not sure how editing works, check out how to edit a page, or use the sandbox to try out your editing skills.  New contributors are always welcome. You don't even need to log in (although there are many reasons why you might want to).  WhatamIdoing (talk) 21:10, 5 January 2011 (UTC)

 * As this is an international day, I've deleted the reference to three million Americans and added citations from France, Slovakia, the UK and Cameroon. Headhitter (talk) 09:40, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

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