November 2021

Deputy County Attorney

Seth Hawkins, left, took the oath of office to be the newest Otoe County Deputy Attorney on Monday, Nov. 15. Judge of the County Court for 2nd Judicial District David J. Partsch administered the oath of office to Hawkins, who joined the county attorney’s office last month. Hawkins passed the bar in September and will concentrate on juvenile cases and cases involving mental health issues to ensure they are prosecuted fairly, in accordance with the law, and in the best interests of all concerned. Hawkins is from Papillion and received his law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in Lincoln. PHOTO BY JULIE DAVIS

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Hungry Soul Soup House serving Fridays until spring

As we feel the temperatures dropping, see the leaves falling and see the farmers in their fields harvesting, we know that means it is time for football, volleyball, and SOUP! Come join us at the Hungry Soul Soup House for our 10th year of great community and, of course, great soup! The Hungry Soul Soup House will serve every Friday until spring from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 302 S.

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Adam F. Hestermann

AUBURN - Adam Fritz Hestermann was born October 7, 1981, in Falls City, Nebraska. He was one of four children of Gary and Princess (Walker) Hestermann. Adam attended public school in Humboldt, Nebraska and Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.

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