Beatrice mayoral candidate surveys Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun editor Oct 27, 2026 Oct 27, 2026 0 Duane Ruh and Ted Fairbanks answered questions for an hour at the Gage Development Coalition Mayoral Candidate Forum in August. Courtesy photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rob Schlotterbeck Daily Sun editor Two members of the Beatrice City Council are seeking to become the city's next mayor in next Tuesday's election. kAm%65 u2:C32?<D :D :? 9:D 6:89E9 ?@?4@?D64FE:G6 E6C> C6AC6D6?E:?8 (2C5 a[ H9:49 :D 86?6C2==J 62DE @7 $:IE9 $EC66E 36EH66? r@FCE $EC66E^&]$] `be @? E96 D@FE9 2?5 $F>>:E $EC66E[ $2C2 #@25[ pC3@C pG6?F6 2?5 w@JE $EC66E @? E96 ?@CE9] w6 H@C<65 7@C &!$ 7@C >@C6 E92? be J62CD 367@C6 C6E:C:?8] w6VD 2=D@ D6CG65 @? 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