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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.
A conversation with Chris and Judy Beutler
- BY JOHN MABRY
- Jul 17, 2015
- Jul 17, 2015 Updated Jul 27, 2015
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Judy and Chris Beutler sit on benches placed to honor her family and his family at the Hamann Rose Garden near 27th and C streets.
PHOTO BY JOHN F. KELLER
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BY JOHN MABRY
Judy Beutler is proud of her husband and all that he has accomplished for Lincoln.
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