DeKay announces bid for state Legislature

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Barry DeKay of Niobrara announced recently he has filed paperwork with the Nebraska Secretary of State to run for the Nebraska Legislature in District 40.

On Jan. 26, State Senator Tim Gragert of Creighton announced he will not be seeking a second term in the Legislature.

"I appreciate Senator Gragert and his service to our district," DeKay said. "I consider Tim a friend and value his service to our country and our state. He and Donna certainly deserve to live a great retirement together. I wish them all the best."

DeKay is a fourth-generation rancher from Niobrara who has se...