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- ↑ "Former state Sen. Abbie Cornett is new David City administrator". Lincoln Journal Star. August 16, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ↑ Peirce, Larry (July 23, 2014). "Former state senator leaving job in David City". Lincoln Journal Star. David City Banner-Press. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
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