NEW STATE SENATOR APPOINTED — The governor's choice is from Cass County. The selection was not from among the 35 who applied for the seat that became open with the resignation of Bill Kintner of rural Papillion. The news release: Governor Pete Ricketts announced the selection of Robert Keith Clements of Elmwood, Executive Vice President of American Exchange Bank, to fill the Legislative District 2 vacancy. The Governor announced his appointment at a news conference where Clements was sworn in by Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican. (photo provided from governor's office)
