Click here for the home page of the Grand Island Independent.com
Site search:
What
Where
 
Video Player
NewsLink
Video Forecast
Ask A Pro
Tuesday, April 22, 2008:

Former Mayor Dobesh dies

By Tracy Overstreet
tracy.overstreet@theindependent.com

Former Grand Island Mayor Ernie Dobesh died Monday night. He was 86 years old.

Dobesh, a retired farmer, served as mayor from 1990 to 1994 and was on the city council prior to that.

During his tenure as mayor, Dobesh oversaw several major projects including the construction of the Island Oasis water park, the new Grand Island City Hall and a new city landfill.

Funeral services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island.

posted by Tracy Overstreet at



This site, and all its content, Copyright The Grand Island Independent
422 W 1st Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68802 | 308-382-1000 800-658-3160 | Contact Us | Privacy Policy