Previous Polls

Do you think Americans are more patriotic today than they were 10 years ago?

  • Yes. 9-11 changed everything and Americans are far more patriotic now than before. (100%, 5 Votes)
  • No. Americans have always been patriotic. While we weren't at war ten years ago, we still had pride in our nation. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 5

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Start Date: July 3, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
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What is your preferred type of music?

  • Country and Western (48%, 24 Votes)
  • Rock 'n Roll (32%, 16 Votes)
  • Pop (12%, 6 Votes)
  • Rhythm & Blues (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Jazz (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Heavy Metal (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 50

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Start Date: July 2, 2008 @ 9:43 pm
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Its almost the Fourth of July and the price of gas is still rising to over $4.00 per gallon. Seriously, are you still thinking about going out of town on vacation or will you remain at home and "sta

  • We are staying in town and not spending the money on gas. Who can afford it? (56%, 35 Votes)
  • Our vacation will be a small trip within the state. The long driving trips are over for us. (26%, 16 Votes)
  • We still plan on getting out of town and driving to our vacation destination. (18%, 11 Votes)

Total Voters: 62

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Start Date: July 1, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
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Do you think Grand Island should adopt a policy banning trans fat in restaurants similar to New York City¹s ban taking effect today?

  • Yes. (50%, 32 Votes)
  • No. (50%, 32 Votes)

Total Voters: 64

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Start Date: June 30, 2008 @ 8:41 pm
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Do you think Grand Island’s curfew on fireworks is adequate?

  • No. It should be no later than 10 p.m. (94%, 541 Votes)
  • Yes. 11 p.m. is just fine. (6%, 33 Votes)

Total Voters: 574

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Start Date: June 29, 2008 @ 8:57 pm
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If you could buy an electric car right now that would allow you to drive 100 miles between battery charges, and cost less than $20,000, would you do so?

  • Yes. I'd be the first in line. I would use it for around town driving every day. (60%, 15 Votes)
  • No. I need to drive more miles in my primary car every day. (40%, 10 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

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Start Date: June 28, 2008 @ 9:32 pm
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Do you agree with the GIPS decision to abandon their "50-percent minimum grading policy" this year?

  • Yes. What a mess. It sent the wrong statement to students and it was frustrating for teachers as well. (100%, 21 Votes)
  • No. It was a good attempt to help kids and give them a chance to succeed if they got behind on their work. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 21

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Start Date: June 27, 2008 @ 8:56 pm
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The mosquitoes are back with a biting vengeance. Are their more of them this year?

  • Yes and they are bigger than ever. The heavy rains have made more habitat for them to thrive. (63%, 42 Votes)
  • Not really. It seems to be the same levels as normal. (37%, 25 Votes)

Total Voters: 67

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Start Date: June 26, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
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Do you think the city administration handled the animal control services contract properly?

  • No. The entire process seems rigged against the Humane Society. The request for proposal process was not very well thought out and too many loose ends were left to be dealt with later. (82%, 2,628 Votes)
  • Yes. They did exactly what they said they would and asked for proposals from interested parties.The Kimbroughs should have received the contract. (18%, 564 Votes)

Total Voters: 3,192

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Start Date: June 25, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
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What is your reaction to the news that Great Lakes Aviation apparently is coming back as the EAS carrier a the Central Nebraska Regional Airport?

  • It all comes down to reasonable fares. (54%, 19 Votes)
  • Welcome back! Hope the service, fares and schedules work out for everyone. (31%, 11 Votes)
  • Hope we get better planes than we had the last time Great Lakes was in town. (14%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 35

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Start Date: June 24, 2008 @ 9:42 pm
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