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Bold budget request approved for county IT department

Douglas County commissioners took a virtual leap into the county’s future on Tuesday at their county board meeting in Alexandria. After just two months on the job, new Internet Technology Director Brent Birkeland submitted a bold request to adjust the 2013 IT department budget for staff training from $500 to $10,500. His request was unanimously approved.

By Crystal Dey , February 15, 2013

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County can't sell license bureau

A decision that would affect the lives of seven families in Douglas County has been postponed. Douglas County commissioners will review discontinuation of the license bureau service at their next meeting on December 11.

By Crystal Dey , November 30, 2012

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Recount central: Wenner requests recount of county board ballots

Recount central: Wenner requests recount of county board ballots Douglas County is recount central this year. Political observers know about a state House recount (see related story), but there also will be one for the Douglas County Commissioner District 5 race between incumbent Dan Olson and Carol Wenner.

By Al Edenloff , November 30, 2012

Feed lot officer headed to Department of Agriculture

Land and Resource Management Director Dave Rush announced the resignation of Animal Agriculture Technician Andy Siira on May 22.

By Crystal Dey , June 06, 2012

A park, a trail and a breather for library

A park, a trail and a breather for library A tiny voice was heard in the background at the March 27 county board meeting. She wasn’t presenting before the board, but watched as her father addressed the commissioners. The action they took will surely benefit her in the near future. Douglas County commissioners heard the request of Millerville Township supervisor Steve Boesl to apply funds toward building a new park in Millerville.

By Crystal Dey , April 04, 2012

Douglas County Board supports application for Kensington Rune Stone Park work

A resolution to support the Kensington Rune Stone Park project was brought before the board of commissioners and passed October 11.

By Crystal Dey , October 21, 2011

Sheriff's office could get fix-up

Sheriff's office could get fix-up The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has a new jail up and running, construction is under way on a courts-holding facility at the courthouse, and now, Sheriff Troy Wolbersen is looking for more space for the sheriff’s office.

By Amy Chaffins , February 11, 2011

Mussels found in Victoria

Mussels found in Victoria Late last fall, Dave Rush received a phone call from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Rush, the Douglas County Land and Resource Management director, learned that zebra mussels had been found in Lake Victoria.

By Celeste Beam , January 14, 2011

On schedule, on budget

On schedule, on budget The incinerator project at Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management (PDSWM) is right on schedule – and on budget.

By Celeste Beam , January 12, 2011

Board nixes Wings request

A request made at the November 23 Douglas County Board meeting was denied by commissioners at the December 28 meeting.

By Celeste Beam , January 07, 2011

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County board reorganizes for 2011

County board reorganizes for 2011 There may have been some “bumps in the road,” but 2010 was a good year, according to Paul Anderson.

By Celeste Beam , January 07, 2011

Concerts to return to courthouse lawn

Even though the courthouse lawn is covered in a blanket of snow, the Red Willow Arts Coalition is already gearing up for next summer’s series of free concerts.

By Celeste Beam , January 05, 2011

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County faces gaps in mental health needs

When asked what they wanted, Anna Olson and Jane Callaway explained they weren’t asking for anything, but just wanted to provide information to the Douglas County Board of commissioners.

By Celeste Beam , December 22, 2010

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County speeds up time for public to get vehicle titles

A new program approved by Douglas County commissioners Tuesday should help speed up the time it takes to obtain a title after purchasing a vehicle from a dealership.

By Celeste Beam , December 17, 2010

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In tough economic times...Library gets even busier

2011 could be a tough year – financially for public libraries, according to Peg Werner.

By Celeste Beam , December 01, 2010

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