February 21, 2007
Mayor Beutler was joined by staff and board members of NeighborWorks Lincoln at a news conference February 21. They announced that free help is available for local families at risk of foreclosure. Steve Hermes, North Central District communications and public affairs representative for NeighborWorks America also spoke at the event.

February 27, 2007
Judge John Hendry, former Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, spoke at a news conference February 27. Mayor Beutler announced that he has appointed Judge Hendry as City Attorney.