Article: Rivals both have deep roots in Sarpy County.

Byline: Joe Dejka

Oct. 5--One thing's for certain. The next man elected to the Sarpy County Board in District 5 will be a farmer. Democrat Steve Cockerill of Springfield and Republican Rich Jansen of Gretna, who are vying for the seat, are both farmers. That may surprise some people, given how quickly Sarpy County farm fields are being converted to houses and businesses. But the current District 5 commissioner, Republican Tim Schram, is also a farmer, and an auctioneer. Schram chose not to run again after 12 years on the board. The district that includes the western and southern reaches of Sarpy County is experiencing rapid housing growth, ...

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