NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
You are hereby notified that the following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder without warranty, by Eric H. Lindquist, Successor Trustee, on September 24, 2026 at the east door of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 1111 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818, at 10:00 AM for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed executed by Daniel M. Rivera and Elia Rivera, husband and wife, as Trustors, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as Trustee. The Trust Deed was filed for record on September 21, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-01899, in Book 334, at Page 94, and re-recorded on September 22, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-01919, in Book 334, at Page 105. The trust property affected is legally described as follows. Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Two (2), Van-Wormer’s Park Addition to the City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska; together with the East half (E½) of vacated alley adjoining said Lots. TAX # 410052671. Purportedly known as 1413 7th Street, Aurora, NE 68818 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address). Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed. Record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is reported to be Daniel M. Rivera and Elia Rivera. The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, or the attorney for the Trustee, a $5,000.00 deposit in the form of a bank or credit union cashier’s check or a bank official check, payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. The successful bidder must tender the deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the following business day. The balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. A bank or credit union cashier’s check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is a cashier’s check. A bank official check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is an official check. Any party who wants to bid at the Trustee’s Sale must display the check described above prior to submitting a bid. The requirement is waived when the Beneficiary is the highest bidder. Successor Trustee disclaims liability for any error in the street address shown herein. Successor Trustee may void sale due to any unknown facts at time of sale that would cause the cancellation of the sale. If sale is voided, Successor Trustee shall return funds to bidder, and the Successor Trustee and Beneficiary shall not be liable to bidder for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Beneficiary, Trustor, Successor Trustee, or the Successor Trustee’s attorney. This is an attempt to foreclose a security instrument and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. Dated this 27 day of July, 2026.
/s/ Eric H. Lindquist,
Successor Trustee
10050 Regency Circle
Suite 505
Omaha, NE 68114
Telephone: 801-355-2886
File No. NE21726
Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2 & 9, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADULT NAME CHANGE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF HAMILTON COUNTY
NEBRASKA
Case Number CI26-71
IN RE NAME CHANGE OF:
Hannah Marie VanMark
Notice is herby given that on the 6 day of August, 2026, a petition was filed in the District Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Hannah Marie VanMark, to Hannah Marie Hiatt.
A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Rachel Daugherty, in courtroom no. District, 1111 13 St. on the 10th day of September, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Hannah Marie VanMark, to Hannah Marie Hiatt.
Hannah Marie Van Mark
1216 D St.
Aurora NE 68818
308-940-0800
Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF AMENDMENT TO
ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION OF
THE HAMILTON TELEPHONE COMPANY
Pursuant to Section 21-2,229 of the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act, notice is hereby given that the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of The Hamilton Telephone Company, a Nebraska corporation (the “Corporation”), as originally filed with the Secretary of State on October 7, 2021, as amended (the “Articles”), have been amended to provide for a reverse stock split such that each ten (10) shares of common stock issued and outstanding and having a par value of $15.00 per share prior to the effective date of the Articles of Amendment be reduced to one (1) share of common stock having a par value of $150.00 per share. The Amendment to the Articles was approved by a vote of the shareholders of the Corporation at a shareholder meeting called for that purpose and was duly executed by the Secretary of the Corporation on August 5, 2026, and filed with the Nebraska Secretary of State on August 5, 2026.
Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO.2026-1-8
A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO AND APPROVE OF THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 OLIVE STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF HORDVILLE, NEBRASKA.
WHEREAS, the Village of Hordville has constructed a residential real property located at 415 Olive Street, Hordville, Nebraska 68846, which is legally described as follows:
Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), Block Sixteen (16), Original Town, Village of Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska,
together with all improvements situated thereon, hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Property”; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Hordville, Nebraska desires to sell the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson for Three Hundred Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($305,000.00); and
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat.§ 17-503 provides Villages with the power to convey any real property owned by it; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville has determined that the sale of the Subject Property upon the terms described herein is in the best interests of the Village of Hordville and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HORDVILLE, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville hereby finds and determines that the sale of the Subject Property is in the best interest of the Village of Hordville and its residents, and that the Village does not require the Subject Property for any public purpose.
2. The sale of the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson for the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($305,000.00) is hereby consented to, approved, and authorized, subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of Nebraska law, including the notice and publication requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-503.
3. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the Village Clerk to attest and deliver, all documents necessary to consummate the sale and convey the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson.
4. The officers and officials of the Village of Hordville are hereby authorized and directed to take all such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this Resolution.
Passed and approved this 12th day of August, 2026.
Village of Hordville, Nebraska
/s/ Rodney L. Blase
Rodney L. Blase, Chairman
Attest:
/s/ Scott M Simonsen
Scott M. Simonsen, Village Clerk
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLICATION
TO: TOM EASTWOOD & KARA HAUSCHILD
You are hereby notified that on March 17th, 2026, the Plaintiff, General Collection Company, Inc. filed a Petition in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI26-78 the object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $128.00 plus court costs, sheriff fees, attorney fees and pre-judgment interest pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute Section 25-1801.
The petition prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before the 2nd day of October 2026 at the Hamilton County Court of Nebraska.
By: Attorney for Plaintiff
James H. Truell #14258
308 N Locust St Ste 306
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-1423
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Name of the limited liability company: Cup of Dreams INK LLC
Street and mailing address of the initial designated office: 1005 P St, Aurora NE 68818
Name of the initial agent for service of process: USCA, Inc.
Street, mailing address of the initial agent for service of process: 1102 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Effective date: May 6, 2026
/s/Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Organizer
Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Organizer
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Name of the limited liability company: Espressions: Coffee & Community LLC
Current Designated office: 12020 Shamrock Plz Ste 201 #370731, Omaha, NE 68154
Registered Agent: USCA, Inc.
Agent Address 1102 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102
New Designated office 1117 M St., Aurora NE 68818
Effective Date: August 4, 2026
/s/Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Authorized Representative
Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Authorized Representative
Aug. 12, 19 & 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS:
FOR SALE:
The City of Aurora, Nebraska is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus property (All Items listed are available as is/no warranty).
Library:
-10 Oak chairs red upholstery with arms
-16 Oak chairs red upholstery without arms
-4 Oak chairs purple upholstery with arms
-30 Oak chairs purple upholstery without arms
-1 Oak bench purple upholstery
-5 Round tables
-1 Rectangular (matches round tables)
-13 8’ Banquet tables
-25 Miscellaneous colored chairs
-1 8’ Green chalkboard
-2 Wooden chairs with plaid upholstery
-1 Green chair
-1 End table with lamp
-1 Large brown upholstery office chair on casters
-5 Blue/grey office chairs on casters
-4 Older metal office chairs on casters
-2 Wooden captains chairs
-2 Wooden beige upholstered chairs on casters
-1 Small metal desk
-2 Circular wire book racks
Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026 at which time bids will be opened. Mail or hand deliver to City Hall, 905 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Arrangements can be made to see equipment by calling 402-694-6992.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen
City Clerk
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
In the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska Estate of Chad M. Lammermann, Deceased
Estate No. PR 26-40
Notice is hereby given that on August 19th, 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Court issued a written Statement of Informal Probate on the Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, informally appointing Diane J. Barton, 2116 16th Avenue, Central City, NE 68826, Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before October 26th, 2026 or be forever barred.
(seal)
/s/ Carly Noack
Address of County Court:
Hamilton County Court
Probate Division
1111 13th Street
PO Box 323
Aurora, NE 68818
Prepared by:
Julie M. Karavas (Bar I.D. # 22432)
Karavas & Kranz, P.C.
1615 17th Ave
PO Box 118
Central City, NE 68826
Tel: 308.946.3071
E-mail: julie@jkklegal.com
Attorney
Aug. 26, Sept. 2 & 9, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday August 17, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Nelson, McDonald, Salmon, SaBell, Merkel, , County Clerk Jill M. DeMers & Business Administrator Pat Shaw were present. Deputy County Attorney interim Ross Luzum was excused. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nelson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall in the Board Room first level of the Courthouse with Open Meeting Act brochures available to the public during the meeting. Notice of this meeting was published in the Aurora News Register the week of August 3, 2026. A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, posted outside the County Clerk’s office and posted on the County website. Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve the agenda. Vote: All Ayes.
Minutes of the August 10, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
Robert Wert was in attendance for Public Participation to discuss burn permits within the Aurora Fire District.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to appoint Nathan Heins as our new County Attorney with a September 14, 2026 start date. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Motion by SaBell Second by Merkel to approve Interlocal Agreement between Hamilton & Merrick Counties regarding Zoning and Floodplain Administration Hillary Betka with 5% increase for services effective today August 17, 2026. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to approve the Region 3 Budget Allocation for 2027. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve the Liquor License for Scotty’s LLC for October 10, 2026 at the Commercial Building Hamilton County Fairgrounds and authorize Chairman Nelson to sign. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
A request was made by Higby-McQuiston Mortuary for an increase of cremation costs, after discussion this request has been tabled.
A General Assistance claim was discussed, more information will be gathered and this application has been tabled.
Motion by SaBell Second by Salmon to approve the Fee Sheet for the Sheriff Department for July 2026 $1,839.91. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Board Committee Reports were given.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and new Extension building. Jeremy Brandt Highway Superintendent discussed Road 6 & Surveyor responsibilities.
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to adjourn at 9:46 a.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday August 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Courthouse.
Hamilton County
Board of Commissioners
Nicole SaBell-Vice Chairman
1st District
Rich Nelson-Chairman
2nd District
Jessie Merkel-3rd District
Nancy J. Salmon -4th District Francis McDonald -5th District
Attest
Hamilton County Clerk
Jill M DeMers
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING OF HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners a meeting of the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners will be held Monday August 31, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Hamilton County Courthouse in Aurora Nebraska. The meeting is open to the public. An agenda and information for the meeting is kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the County Clerk in the Hamilton County Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska and on the County’s Web Page @ hamiltoncountyne.com.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
VILLAGE OF PHILLIPS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Village Board of Phillips, Nebraska will be held at 7:00 o’clock p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the Town Hall, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, but same may be modified at such meeting.
Doris M. Arnett,
Village Clerk
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Stockham Village
minutes
The meeting of the Board of the Village of Stockham was held on August 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Stockham Town Hall.
The following members were present: Berdon Kliewer, Lewis Schelkopf, Vivian Kliewer, Ron Mostek.
Meeting was called to order by chairman Berdon Kliewer. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved as read. Vivian Kliewer made a motion to authorize signing of the Municipal Annual Certification of Program Compliance for 2026, Ron Mostek seconded the motion. A vote was taken, motion passed.
Bills were presented, motion was made and seconded to pay all bills as presented.
General Funds: Payroll, $260.00: Aurora News-Register, ads and meeting minute, $34.85; George Bros, lawnmower gas, $1,175.12; EMC Insurance, Liability and Property Insurance, $3,994.00.
Utilities: Southern Power District, electricity, $322.98; Burton Enterprises, trash removal, $399.00.
Meeting Adjourned
Ron Mostek,
Village Clerk
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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VILLAGE OF STOCKHAM SALARY AND WAGES
REPORT-2026
Annual salary for Chairman, Treasurer and Clerk are $50/year. All board members receive $20/ meeting. Hourly wages based on $15/hr for all part time employees
Ron Mostek
Village Clerk
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Horville Village
minutes
August 12, 2026
The regular monthly meeting of the Hordville Village Board was held on August 12, 2026 at the Community Hall; Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Present: Rodney Blasé, Carla Fowler, Matt Means, Robert Anderson. Absent: Benjamin Blase. Visitors: Sharon, SCEDD
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publishing in the Aurora News-Register, a designated method for giving notice to the Village.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved, or corrections or additions were noted. M-Anderson, S-Fowler, MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
In reviewing the agenda are there any conflict’s that will require anyone to abstain? R. Blase, yes; Fowler, Anderson, yes; Means, B. Blase, yes;
The following bills were presented for approval and payment:
General Fund
Mid NE Disposal Sanitation (Trash Service for all of town) (gen) $1,333.00
Hamilton Telecomm (Phone Service Hall and Event center) (gen) $83.85
Southern Power
Community Hall (general) $45.00
Main Street Lights (roads) $362.00
Village Well (water) $279.00
Park (general) $26.00
Old Well House Behind Bank water (general) $28.00
Sewer Plant (sewer) $33.00
Event Center (general) $59.000
House (general) $42.00
CVA
Fuel (road) $124.65
Mower (road) $440.25
DHHS (water sample) (water) $15.00
Aurora News Register (publications) (general) $236.04
Hamilton County Road Grading roads $125.00
Stromsburg Soft water gym salt general $35.00
Smith, Johnon, Allen, Connick and Hansen $332.50
Prepare resolution for house sale general
Pro Power Drive Belt (roads) $63.23
Heins Lanscape lawn (general) $3,780.16
Tim Skinner Dirt and sand for clean up general $360.00
SCEDD nuisance Billing general $3,681.27
Johnson Service Company drain in main street Roads $2,375.00
Midwest Enginering 1-6 road report Roads $525.00
Motion on General Bills by Anderson, second by Means, MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Scott Simonsen Reimbursements
Reimbursements (Quick Books) $75.00
Menards water tower over flow repairs $79.00
Motion on Scott Simonsen Reimbursements by R. Blase, second by Means, MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Rodney Blasé reimbursements
Milage to get mower 60 miles at 0.76 rate per mile $45.60
Sprayer for town spraying weeds $181.89
Motion by Fowler, seconded by Anderson. MC-3-0-1-1. Absent- B.Blase. Abstain-R. Blase
Laura Simonsen Event Center Cleaning
Communty Hall Cleaning 1.5 Hours cleaning @ $25.00 $37.50
Motion by Anderson, seconded by R. Blase, MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Benjamin Blase
Mowing town 31 hours @$18.00 $558.00
Motion on Benjamin Blase by Means, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Cindy Blasé
Mowing town 10.75 hours @ $18.00 $193.50
Motion on Cindy Blasé by Anderson, seconded by Means. MC-3-0-1-1. Absent-B. Blase, Abstain-R Blase
Salaries Total
Scott M. Simonsen (clerk) $800.00
Laura Simonsen (hall) $60.00
Motion on Salaries by R. Blase, seconded by Fowler. MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Gym fund transfers
$35.00 for salt
Motion to approve transfer of to general to pay bill by R. Blase, second by Anderson. MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
First State Bank
Lift Station payment $6,500.00 p and $264.38 I total $6,764.28. Balance after payment $10,500.00.
Motion by Means, second by Fowler. MC-3-0-1-1. Absent-B .Blase. Abstain-Andeson
Old Business
Dog licenses will be renewed in August tags are ordered dates will be set up with Carla
Annual sign permit is approved
Bill Carlstrom back up operator
SCEDD issues next month is the decision month $3,400 in billing so far
House contract fell through there home did not sell, Neeli has been working and she has some showings scheduled in the next week
Floor in Event Center will be done end of August
Drinking water Audit next Thursday
Means will get Quote on gutter for old town hall, block are falling in water issues
Banana Rams LLC has presented 4 dates for liquor licenses at the Hordville Event Center they are: 9-12-2026, 9-19-2026, 9-26-2026, 10-24-2026. Motion to approve Banana Rams special liquor licenses for dates listed by Anderson, seconded by Means, MC 3-0-1-1. Absent-B. Blasé, Abstain-R. Blasé
Motion to allow Chairman Rodney Blasé sign special permit applications for Banana Rams LLC on behalf of Village by Fowler, seconded by Anderson, MC-3-0-1-1. Absent B. Blasé Abstain R. Blase
We own the mosquito sprayer with the Village of Polk 50/50. The Village of Hordville does not have anyone licensed to use the sprayer at this time or the past 7 years, with that being said and the Village of Polk has stored and paid for the upkeep of the sprayer, the Village of Hordville will release our interest in the sprayer to the Village of Polk.
Motion by Anderson, seconded by R. Blasé to release any ownership interest in the mosquito sprayer to the Village of Polk as of this meeting July 8, 2026. The clerk will send letter to the Village of Polk to complete this issue. MC-4-0-1 Absent B. Blase
New Business
SCEDD will address nuisance
Motion to rescind 1002, 1003, 1004, 1008 from nuisance abatement program by Fowler, Seconded by Means, MC 4-0-1 Absent B. Blase
Our water/sewer/trash rates are as follows:
$63.30 regular
$45.00 water only
$118.30 regular large dumpster
Our water fund is recovering slowly and looking at unlimited water a $10.00 rate hike 10 would net $6,240.00, Also Mid Nebraska went up $12.40 on the 2 yard dumpters. Clerk will put together more numbers for next month
Mower, issues with drive belt breaking, New engine last year not many hours on it drive belt keeps breaking, Hope to have it fixed now.Pro Power has given us a quote of $10,500 to trade. Table this action until more bids can be gathered
House closing scheduled for 8-21-2026: Carpet in; Dirt Settled around window wells pretty bad, Matt has filled with dirt, I will get seed from Hines to reseed
Resolution No 2026-1-8
Consent to and approve sale of the real estate at 415 Olive Street and have Chairman R. Blasé sign documents, Motion by Anderson, Seconded by Fowler, MC 4-0-1 Absent B.Blase
Motion to approve annual certification of program compliance Resolution 2026 2-8 by Means, seconded by Anderson, MC-4-0-1. Absent-B.Blase
Matt and Laura Lovejoy, property purchase $7,000.00 clerk will follow up and make sure all resolutions are in place is need be to purchase property by year end.
Banana Rams Liquor license has been renewed, we will be getting $300.00 and that gets passed along to HPC.
The next meeting will be September 9, 2026.
Scott M. Simonsen
Village Clerk
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Giltner Village
minutes
August 10, 2026
Duly advertised Meeting on August 10, 2026, called to order by Interim Chairman Kelli Greathouse at 6:30 pm, present: Kyle Spotts, Jeff Linden, Logan Eastman, and absent Cody Nuss. Also present: Joan Fruit, Clerk, Colin Cates, Utility Superintendent and 2 members of the public. Unless otherwise stated, all motions approved with 4 voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent. M-Kyle Spotts, S-Logan Eastman meeting declared to be preceded by public notice and determined to be legal and in open session with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent. M-Logan Eastman, S-Kyle Spotts to approve the agenda, with adding closed session for personnel issues at the end, 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Unfinished Business: Community Center: Everything is good. M-Jeff Linden, S-Logan Eastman to waive the fee for Santa at the Community Center in December with 4 voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Nuisance property/Unlicensed vehicles: Received a list from Colin. Water and Lift Station Projects.
Water Tower will be getting painted this month so we are asking residents to water on odd and even days as we will be down to one well.
Budget-AMGL went over the budget numbers with the board.
New Business: Resolution #2026-02 Municipal Annual Certification: M-Kyle Spotts, S-Jeff Linden to approve with 4 voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Sit ‘N Bull liquor license renewal: M-Kyle Spotts, S-Jeff Linden to approve the renewal with 4 voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Memorial Wall Plaque: will have Wagner Monument out of Central City come and fix.
Trees: Will be using money out of the tree fund to purchase 7 new trees to be planted in and around the park M-Logan Eastman, S-Kyle Spotts with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Open Discussions: Had a question about wanting to raise quails for medical reasons.
Superintendents Corner-Colin went over the list of projects on which he is working.
July Claims: M-Kyle Spotts S-Logan Eastman to approve with paying the Southern bill when it comes in, with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Adobe Systems Incorporated $21.09
Aurora Cooperative $12.26
Aurora News Register $150.71
Black Hills Energy $106.76
Blue Cross Blue Shield $57.98
Central District Health $81.00
Charles Schwab Investors $694.25
Chemsearchfe $1,542.45
Computer Concepts $55.00
ConServ Flag Co. $192.09
Cooperative Producers Inc. $1,134.92
Eakes Office Products $55.96
Hamilton Telecommunications $220.65
Hometown Leasing $65.00
Intuit $1,270.00
IRS/FICA Monthly $2,581.94
League of Nebraska Municipalities $1,506.00
Medica Insurance $2,999.19
Menards $83.79
Mid-Nebraska Disposal $2,731.10
Miller & Associates $300.00
Momar, Inc $6,622.22
Municipal Supply Inc. $1,890.38
Mutual of Omaha $181.37
National Sign Company $344.00
NE Public Health Laboratory $491.00
O’Reilly Auto Parts $323.15
Payroll $9,420.44
Presto-X $230.01
Southern Power District $45,647.78
Svehla Law Firm $306.00
Thrasher $9,227.20
Verizon $193.97
Vestis $48.71
Total $90,788.37
Closed Session: M-Kyle Spotts S-Jeff Linden to go into closed session at 7:19 p.m. to discuss personnel issues, with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent. M-Kyle Spotts, S-Jeff Linden to come out of closed session at 7:33 p.m. with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Adjourn at 7:33 p.m. M-Logan Eastman, S -Jeff Linden to approve, with 4 members voting yes, 0 no and 1 absent.
Next regular monthly meeting is set for September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Joan M. Fruit
Village Clerk/Treasurer
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
AURORA
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Aurora Planning Commission will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on September 2, 2026 at the City Hall, 905 13th Street.
An agenda, kept continuously current, is on file for public inspection at the City Hall.
Citizens requiring special sensory accommodations, please call the City Administrator at 694-6992 (voice) or the Nebraska Relay System, 694-5299, two working days before said meeting.
Jeff Morris
Chairman
August 26, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Phillips Budget
Giltner Fire Budget