Top Story Spotlight Cozad council rejects backyard chickens and mosquito spray opt-out, tables dumpster discussion Jose Perez May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025 0 Rose Mapel, left, addresses the Cozad City Council Monday. Jose Perez Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jose Perez COZAD — A proposal to allow backyard chickens in Cozad was denied after a failed motion at the Cozad City Council meeting Monday night.kAm%96 4@F?4:= 2=D@ E23=65 5:D4FDD:@? @? 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