Legals

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 August 19, 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 Shaun Hooley and Mariah Hooley, husband and wife, as Trustors, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as Trustee. The Trust Deed was filed for record on September 9, 2022, as Instrument No. 2022-01654, in Book 353, at Page 137, and modified pursuant to the Loan Modification Agreement recorded on June 10, 2024, as Instrument No. 2024-00873.  The trust property affected is legally described as follows. Lot 1 and the North Half of Lot 2, Block 12, Original Town, Phillips, Hamilton County, Nebraska.  TAX # 410065897. Purportedly known as 303 Hamilton St, Phillips, NE 68865 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address). PennyMac Loan Services, LLC 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 Mariah Hooley and Shaun Hooley. 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 29 day of June, 2026. 
    /s/ Eric H. Lindquist, 
Successor Trustee
10050 Regency Circle
Suite 505
Omaha, NE 68114
Telephone:  801-355-2886
File No. NE22417
July 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE 
OF ORGANIZATION OF 
LIMITED LIABILITY 
COMPANY
NOTICE is hereby given that 5 Solas Pipes, LLC, has been organized as a limited liability company. The address of the designated office is 305 S W Rd., Aurora, NE 68818. The name and address of the registered agent is Jonathan Hawkins, 305 S W Rd., Aurora, NE 68818. The general nature of the business to be transacted is any lawful business other than banking authorized under the laws of Nebraska. The date of commencement of the limited liability company is April 22, 2026, and the duration of the company is perpetual. The affairs of the limited liability company are to be conducted by its Members.
5 SOLAS PIPES, LLC
July 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
Estate of MICHAEL D. BJORKMAN, Deceased
Estate No. PR26- 37
Notice is hereby given that on July 23rd , 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Inforrnal Probate of the Will of said Decedent, and that Heritage Bank of 1101 12th St., P.O. Box 329, Aurora, NE 68818 was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before September 29, 2026, or be forever barred.
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/s/ Carley Noack
Clerk of the County Court
Address of County Court:
County Court of 
Hamilton County, Nebraska
P.O. Box 323
Aurora, NE 68818
Prepared and submitted by:
Kent E. Rauert, Bar I.D. # 21068 
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M St.
Aurora, NE 68818 
(402) 694-5504 
krauert@svehlalaw.net
July 29, Aug. 5 & 12, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
Estate of Todd T. Hermansen, 
Deceased
Case No. PR26-38
TO: All Persons Interested in Said Estate
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of 2026, in the Hamilton County Court, at Aurora, Nebraska, Donna R. Hermansen, whose address is 2303 N. T Road, Marquette, NE 68854, was informally appointed by the Registrar as Personal Representative of the Estate of Todd T. Hermansen, Deceased.
Creditors of this Estate must present their claims on or before the 5th day of October 2026, or be forever barred.
Dated this 30th day of  August, 2026.
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/s/ Carly Noack
Clerk of the County Court
Mark A. Beck, #18760
Beck Law Office, P.C. , L.L.O.
P.O. Box 10
Hastings, NE 68902
Aug. 5, 12 & 19, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday July 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.  with Commissioners Nelson, McDonald, Salmon, SaBell, Merkel, Deputy County Attorney interim Ross Luzum, County Clerk Jill M. DeMers & Business Administrator Pat Shaw were present.  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 July 14, 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 July 20, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Budget Presentation was given by Attorney Ross Luzum Deputy County Attorney, Highway, Noxious Weed and Road Bridge Buy Back Program all by Jeremy Grandt Highway Superintendent.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve service agreement for IWorQ for Planning and Zoning permitting as presented by Hillary Betka Administrator and as approved by Attorney Luzum.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Sheriff hard drive and tower as waste and authorize the Chairman to sign.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Jail washer, radio, uniform shorts, pants & sandals, blanket, washcloths & three fans as waste and authorize the Chairman to sign.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Building & Grounds leaf blower as waste & motor was put into service and authorize the Chairman to sign.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by McDonald Second by Merkel to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Attorney law books as waste and authorize the Chairman to sign.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by Salmon to approve the Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Highway 2016 Cat motorgrader as a trade in and authorize the Chairman to sign.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Payroll & vendors were signed.
General     
Wages, Salaries, & Exp     $111,073.83 
Social Security     $8,440.05 
Medica     $1,640.85 
Principal-Dental     $67.33 
Ameritas-Retirement     $7,862.84 
Principal-Life     $3.64 
Principal-Ltd     $19.13 
Total     $129,107.67 
E-911 & 911     
Wages, Salaries & Exp     $917.28 
Social Security     $70.18 
Total     $987.46 
Highway    
Wages, Salaries & Exp     $40,513.73 
Social Security     $3,092.97 
Medica     $565.81 
Principal-Dental     $18.74 
Ameritas-Retirement     $2,649.66 
Principal-Life     $3.64 
Principal-Ltd     $9.60 
Total     $46,854.15 
Total      $176,949.28 
Correspondence was received and reviewed from Central Platte NRD minutes.
Board Committee Reports were given. 
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and new Extension building, Budget timeline, Assessor value due August 20th, final levy, pink postcard,  Budget to State and Fire Dept & Ag Society Levy for next week and Inventory due in the Clerks Office by July 31st. 
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to adjourn at 9:36 a.m. Vote:  All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday August 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Courthouse.
Hamilton County 
Board of Equalization
Nicole SaBell-1st District
Rich Nelson-2nd District
Jessie Merkel-3rd District
Nancy J. Salmon 
Chairman-4th District  
Francis McDonald 
Vice Chairman-5th District
Attest 
Hamilton County Clerk
Jill M DeMers
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
Board of
Equalization 
minutes
The Hamilton County Board of Equalization met July 20, 2026 at 9:32 a.m. with Commissioners  Salmon, Nelson, Merkel, McDonald, SaBell, County Clerk Jill M. DeMers and Business Manager Pat Shaw present.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Salmon.  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 are available to the public during the meeting.  Notice of this meeting was posted in the Aurora News Register the week July 7, 2026.  A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the County Clerk’s office.  Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve the agenda.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.  
County Board of Equalization meetings are recorded.
Assessor Vicki Wylie & Hailey Christensen were in attendance.
Motion by Nelson Second by SaBell to approve Form 425 Damaged #2D Kahle Greenwood with the Assessors valuation.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by Merkel to approve Form 425 Damaged #7D  James & Angela Most with the Assessors valuation.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by Merkel to approve Form 425 Damaged #8D Alan Nunnenkamp with the Assessors valuation.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by Merkel to approve Protest #1 Roger Chambers with the Assessors recommendation of $16,555.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #4 John Mason with the Assessors recommendation of $75,540.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by McDonald Second by Merkel to approve Protest #10 Brian Henn with the Assessors recommendation of $596,775.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by McDonald Second by Nelson to approve Protest #16 John Story-Deerfield Holding with the Board  recommendation of $80,000.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Protest #17 Dwayne E. Madsen with the Assessors recommendation of $376,665.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #18 Christoher Slocum with the Assessors recommendation of $437,250.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by Merkel to approve Protest #19 Vincent Colburn with the Assessors recommendation of $108,770.00. Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by SaBell to approve Protest #20 Vern Larson with the Assessors recommendation of $36,200.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #21 Kayla Schulte with the Assessors recommendation of $384,845.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #22 Johathan Hawkins with the Assessors recommendation of $403,895.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #23 Kimberly Kruse with the Assessors recommendation of $153,720.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second  by Merkel to approve Protest #25 Lance Bachman with the Assessors recommendation of $818,440.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Protest #28 Gary Albers with the Assessors recommendation of $313,435.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #29 Jolene C. Friesen through #30-39 Lyle D. Friesen with Assessors recommendations.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve Protest #41 Jordan Honas with Assessors recommendation of $257,915.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #42 Keith H. Wasem with Assessors recommendation of $510,275.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Protest #43 Amber Ehlers Johnson with Assessors recommendation of $11,070.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Protest #44 Chance Gibson was withdrawn July 15, 2026 by Gibson.
Motion by Merkel Second by Nelson to approve Protest #45 Michael Nolan with Assessors recommendation of $744,735.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Protest #46 Marta Charlton by Alan Charlton with Assessors recommendation of $77,805.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by Merkel to approve Protest #47 Patrick Schwab with Assessors recommendation of $131,470.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by McDonald to approve Protest #49 Kasey Wessels with Assessors recommendation $228,780.00.  Roll Call:  Nelson-yes, McDonald-yes, SaBell-yes, Merkel-abstain & Salmon-yes.
Motion by SaBell Second by Nelson to approve Protest #50 Jordan Grantham with Assessors recommendation of $329,405.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #53 Victoria L. Faltys with Assessors recommendation of $326,230.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to approve Protest #54 Kevin L. Allen with Assessors recommendation of $11,870.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Motion by Nelson Second by McDonald to approve Protest #56 Kolby Wessels with Assessors recommendation of $237,180.00.  Roll Call Vote:  Nelson-yes, McDonald-yes, SaBell-yes, Merkel-abstain & Salmon-yes.  
Motion by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Protest #57 Aaron Smith with Assessors recommendation of $342,390.00.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
Assessor Vicki Wylie submitted the County Assessor 3-Year Plan to the Board of Commissioners.
Motion by Nelson Second by SaBell to approve the Application for Exemption Form #457 for the Edgerton Education Foundation as presented by the Treasurer.  Roll Call Vote:  All Ayes.
With no further business, Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to adjourn at 10:37 a.m.  Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.  
Hamilton County 
Board of Equalization
Nicole SaBell-1st District
Rich Nelson-2nd District
Jessie Merkel-3rd District
Nancy J. Salmon 
Chairman-4th District       
Francis McDonald 
Vice Chairman-5th District
Attest 
Hamilton County Clerk
Jill M DeMers 
August 5, 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 10, 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 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL DIST. 91, 
HAMPTON, NE.
NOTICE is hereby given, in compliance with the provisions of Section 5 of 2023 Neb. Laws 243, that the Board of Education for Hampton Public Schools will meet on the 19th day of August, 2026 for a budget workshop, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 458 5th St., Hampton, NE to discuss, consider and possibly vote to approve an increase to the school district’s property tax request authority by an additional seven percent, or other maximum amount as permitted by law, above the base growth percentage.
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE 
OF MEETING
The monthly meeting of the Aurora Housing Authority will be held commencing at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 in the Community Room of the Aurora Housing Authority Administrative Office, 1505 P Street #1003, Aurora, NE  68818.  
An interim agenda is available during normal business hours at 1505 P Street #1003, Aurora, NE  68818.
Holly Johnson
Aurora Housing Authority
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING 
VILLAGE OF HORDVILLE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the Village Board of Hordville, Nebraska will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 12, 2026 at the Community Hall.  An agenda for this meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, but same may be modified at such meeting.
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING 
AURORA AIRPORT 
AUTHORITY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Aurora Airport Authority will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month in the Airport Authority Office in Building E, Aurora Airport, which meeting will be open to the public. An agenda for each meeting will be prepared 24 hours in advance and available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Airport Manager in Building E, but same may be modified at such meeting.
Dr. John Wilcox, Chairman
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF  MEETING 
VILLAGE OF MARQUETTE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Marquette, Nebraska, will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 10, 2026 at the Marquette Community Hall, which meeting will be open to the public.  An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the Village Hall, but the agenda may be modified at such meeting.
Cassidy Cox,
Village Clerk
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
VILLAGE OF HAMPTON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Chairman and Board of Trustees of the Village of Hampton, Nebraska, will be held  7:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Village Office, 126 N 3rd Street, with meeting being open to the public.  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.
Tamara Van Housen,
Village Clerk
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC HEARING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
GILTNER PUBLIC SCHOOL
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Giltner Board of Education will be held on August 10, 2026 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Schools Library located at 2 West 6 Rd;  Giltner, Nebraska.  
An agenda for such meeting is being kept continuously current and is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent.  
Giltner Public School
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL DIST. 91, 
HAMPTON, NE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Board of Education of Hamilton County School District 091, Hampton, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026 in the High Schools Board Room.  An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the Superintendent of Schools during normal business hours.
Hampton Public School
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
VILLAGE OF GILTNER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the Village Board of Giltner, Nebraska will be held at 6:30 p.m. on August 10, 2026, at the Giltner Town Hall. Public input will be by agenda only. An agenda for this meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, but same may be modified at such meeting.
Citizens requiring special sensory accommodations please call the Village Clerk at 849-2800 two working days before said meeting.
Joan M. Fruit
Village Clerk
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING 
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by RYDE Transit at the Alice Farr Library Meeting Room, 1603 L Street, Aurora NE, on Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit ACT (FTA), generally described as follows.
Description of Project:
The purpose of these hearing is to consider changes in published fares for a project in which financial assistance is being sought from the Federal Transit Administration, pursuant to the Federal Transit Act (FTA).
Elderly and Disabled:
This Project will take into consideration the special needs of the elderly and/or persons with disabilities.
General Public:
At the hearing, RYDE Transit will afford an opportunity for interested persons or agencies to be heard with respect to these changes.  Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said Project.
A copy of the schedule of the rate changes are available for public inspection for 15 days after the hearing, at the RYDE Transit Offices located at 715 East 11th Street, Kearney, NE  68847.
Charles McGraw
Transportation Director
RYDE Transit
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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AVISO DE AUDIENCIA 
PUBLICA
Por la presente se notifica que RYDE Transit llevará a cabo una audiencia pública en la sala de reuniones de la Biblioteca Alice Farr, 1603 L Street, Aurora, Nebraska, el jueves 10 de septiembre de 2026 a las 11:00 a. m. con el propósito de considerar un proyecto para el cual se está solicitando asistencia financiera de la Administración Federal de Tránsito, de conformidad con la Ley Federal de Tránsito (FTA), descrito generalmente como sigue:
Descripción del Proyecto:
El propósito de esta audiencia es considerar los cambios en las tarifas publicadas para un proyecto en el que se está solicitando ayuda financiera de la Administración Federal de Tránsito, de conformidad con la Ley Federal de Tránsito (FTA).
Personas Mayores y Discapacitadas:
Este proyecto tendrá en cuenta las necesidades especiales de las personas mayores y/o las personas con discapacidad.
Público en General:
En la audiencia, RYDE Transit dará la oportunidad a las personas u organismos interesados de ser escuchados con respecto a estos cambios. Las personas interesadas podrán presentar oralmente o por escrito pruebas y recomendaciones con respecto a dicho proyecto.
Una copia del calendario de cambios en las tarifas está disponible para su consulta pública durante los 15 días posteriores a la audiencia, en las oficinas de RYDE Transit, ubicadas en 715 East 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68847.
Charles McGraw
Director de Transporte
RYDE Transit
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETINGS 
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
BOARD OF EDUCATION 
Public Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the President and Members of the Board of Education of Hamilton County School District No. 0504 (a.k.a. Aurora Public Schools), in the 
State of Nebraska, will be held at the Superintendent’s Office, 300 L. St., in Aurora, Nebraska at 5:00 p.m. on the following dates; 
● Monday, August 10, 2026 
● Monday, September 14, 2026 
● Monday, October 12, 2026 
Said meetings are open to the attendance of the public. Official meeting notices for each regular and special meeting, including the date, time, and location, will be posted on the school district’s website (www.aurorahuskies.org).  Please check our website for all meeting notices as the date, time, or location may change.  Agendas for meetings kept continuously current are available for public inspection at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools during normal business hours. 
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hampton Village
minutes
Special Board Meeting
July 24, 2026
A Special Meeting of the Hampton Village Board was held July 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. The following is a condensed version of the minutes. A complete copy is available for inspection at the Village Office during regular business hours.
Trustees present: Danielle Bamesberger, Kayla Gaughen, and James Parsley. Nick Faller and Jared Rojewski were absent. There were no guests.
Acknowledgement of the Open Meetings Act.
No Public Comment
The following actions were taken with motions properly carried:
Approved the meeting Agenda.
Approved Resolution 2026-6: A Resolution amending the Personnel Manual to establish a mechanism for extending benefit eligibility to temporary full-time employees.
Approved Resolution 2026-7: A Resolution approving the hire of Zachary Pilfold as full-time temporary Utility Assistant and authorizing full-time benefit eligibility.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
The next regular meeting will be held Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Tamara Van Housen, 
Village Clerk/Treasurer
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE 
OF  TIME CHANGE TO 
REGULAR MEETING
High Plains Community School District #72-0075 
Notice is hereby given that a regular board of education meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 75 of Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Polk, and York Counties will be held at 7:00 a.m. in Polk BOE Room, August 10, 2026.
Meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month and are subject to change. The notices will be kept current on the HPC website. The meeting will be open to the public, and community input will be taken. An agenda is available for public inspection in the office of the Superintendent.
Chad Hoffman, Secretary
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City 
Council minutes
July 28, 2026
  A duly advertised meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Aurora, Nebraska was convened in open and public session at 7:30 p.m. on June 23, 2026 at the City Hall.  Present were Councilors: Paul Lackore, Todd Jensesn, Daniel Bartling, Mark Dunn, Dick Phillips and Esther Bergen.  Mayor Marlin Seeman conducted the meeting.  City Officials present were City Administrator Adam Darbro, City Attorney Ross Luzum, Police Lieutenant Ryan Dummer, Public Works Director Jeremy Cattau and Clerk/Treasurer Barbra Mikkelsen.
Approved the minutes from the July 14, 2026 meeting.
Motion to deny the request from Willow Rising, Inc. for funding for FY 2026-2027 for $4,000 failed.
Approved the request from Willow Rising, Inc. for funding for FY 2026-2027 for $4,000.     
Approved Senior Center funding request for FY 2026-2027 for $26,400 with the Mayor voting in favor of the motion to break a tie vote.  
Approved payment to SCEDD for construction management services from March 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, Invoice #2105 for $460.00 for the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program.  
A complete and official copy of the minutes is available for public viewing, during normal business hours, at city hall 905 13th Street.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen,
City Clerk
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City 
Salaries    
     Annual Wages 
Mayor    $3,600.00
6-Councilors    $1,200.00
City Administrator     $123,600.00 
City Attorney     $68,382.45 
Clerk/Treasurer     $106,433.60 
Chief of Police     $128,546.00 
Police Lieutenant/Assistant Chief             $116,666.00 
Librarian     $56,388.80 
Public Works Director/Zoning Administrator     $97,052.80 
Fire Chief     $11,245.78 
     Hourly Wages 
Deputy Clerk/Utility Billing Clerk            $27.54
Cemetery (Sexton) Supervisor            $25.72
Police Sergeant    $45.07
7-Police Officers    $27.43-$35.08
Police Administrative Assistant            $27.50
EMT/Medic Student    $15.92
EMS Employees Part Time/Drivers            $15.00-$26.33
3-Paramedics    $19.71-$26.49
2-EMT/Fire Fighter I    $16.40-$22.04
3-Shift Supervisor/Firemedic III            $23.41-$31.46
EMS Billing Associate    $21.64
Receptionist/Accounting    $25.08
7-Utility/Street Worker            $21.35-$36.89
Utility/Street Supervisor    $41.85
Wastewater Treatment Plant-Asst. Superintendent    $41.85
Wastewater Treatment Plant-Superintendent    $35.22
Landfill Attendant    $17.82
7-Library Aides    $15.00-$20.16
2-Part Time Cemetery    $15.00-$20.16
11-Part Time Park Employees            $15.00-$21.50
Aquatic Center Manager            $16.50-$22.17
Aquatic Center Assistant Manager            $15.50-$20.83
Life Guards    $15.00-$20.16
Concession Stand/Slide Attendant            $13.00-$17.47
Barbra J. Mikkelsen,
Clerk/Treasurer    
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City
claims
July 2026
Salaries, 64,026.16; RPC, Pension, 25,458.49; Pension Loan, 1134.00; Federal Tax Deposit, 297,380.55; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, Income Tax Deposit, 9,202.43; State of NE Dept. of Revenue, Sales Tax, Consumer Use Tax, 7,870.19; Small Business, Insurance, 185.00; Aurora Professional, Union Dues, 323.12; Assurity, Insurance, 1,145.44; BCBS, Insurance, 66,825.16; Lincoln Natl’ Insurance, 1,471.79; PLIC, Insurance, 4,056.72; Point C, Insurance, 55.50; Security Benefit, HRA Plan, 800.00; Senior Center, 2,200.00; Hamilton County Treasurer Fees 557.24; Hamilton Co. Treasurer, Rent, 5,302.83; Hamilton Co. LEC Project, 3,319.00; Hurleys Home & Appliance, Contract Labor, 500.00; 911 Billing, EMS Reimb., 3,462.63; AKRS, Repair, 76.52; Amazon, Capital, Supply, Book, 2,881.67; American Library Association, Dues, 55.00; AquaChem, Chemical, 4,545.90; Co-Op, Fuel, Supply, Part, Repair, Tool, 12,800.30; Aurora Mall, Supply, Material, Tool, Part, 740.50; Aurora News Register, Advertising, Planning Commission, 1,551.80; Aurora Rural Fire, Bond, 1,209.38; Barco, Repair, 2,588.50; Benchmark, Education, 13.95; Bergen Service, Part, 582.00; Black Hills, Natural Gas, 722.29; Capital Business, Supply, 437.41; Cash-Wa, Concessions, 8,004.07; Chemsearch, Chemical, 942.45; Consolidate Concrete, Concrete, 625.80; Constellation, Natural Gas, 195.23; Cornerstone Visa, Book, Supply, Fuel, Education, 4,032.80; CTR Investment, Construction, 208.30; Culligan, Misc., 51.00; Eakes Office, Supply, 631.56; Friesen Ford, Repair, 5,162.98; Gale/Cengage. Books, 1,236.96; H2Grow, Maint., 469.32; Hamilton County Clerk, Deed Filing, 64.00; Hamilton Information, Sentinal, Computer, Repair, 4,923.25; Hamilton Telephone, 2,741.11; Island Supply Welding, Medicine, 200.90; Jack’s Uniform, 825.49; Jackson, Repair, 195.27; JEO Consulting, Engineering, 3,457.25; Jim’s U-Save, Supply, 44.44; JSTAR, CDBG Downtown, 2,188.71; Juzyk Electric, Repair, 102.59; K. Lewis, Travel, 680.82; Life Assist, Medicine, 237.01; Memorial Hospital, Medicine, 1,100.19; MicroMarketing, Book, 169.96; Midland Scientific, Lab Supply, 674.31; Mid-NE Disposal, Sanitation, 40,663.99; Municipal Supply, Fitting, 1153.62; NAPA, Supply, 139.96; NE Machinery, Repair, 1,333.00; Norder, Chemical, 380.15; NPPD, Electricity, 17,748.80; O’Reilly Auto Part, 178.76; One Call, Diggers Hotline, 261.09; Outdoor Recreation, Part, 165.90; Overhead Door, Repair, 153.94; Overland Sand & Gravel, Concrete 225.00; Pepsi, Concession, 885.07; Post Office, Postage, 896.00; Sack Lumber, Material, 135.88; SCC, Education, 1,028.00; Schneider, Material, Supply, Part, Repair, 1281.27; ServiTech, Testing, 345.00; Sherwin Williams, Traffic Paint, 2,836.62; Sniders Outdoor Power, Oil, Repair, Part, Equipment, 2,193.51; Southern Power, Electricity, 4,274.66; T&L, Fuel, 1,062.19; T. O. Haas, Repair, 15.00; Taste of Home, Book, 84.36; Taurus Plumbing, Repair, 1,097.30; Verizon, Phone, 345.61; Willow Rising, Crisis Center, 4,000.00.
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF AURORA, 
NEBRASKA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the City of Aurora, Nebraska, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on August 11, 2026 at the City Offices, 905 13th St.  Such meeting will be open to the attendance of the public.
An agenda for such meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, but same may be modified at such meeting. 
Citizens requiring special sensory accommodations please call the City Administrator at 694-6992 or the Nebraska Relay System at 711 and ask for 694-6992, two working days before said meeting.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen
City Clerk
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County Vendor Claims
Aurora News Register    Safetysupplies    $542.26 
B & M Trucking LLC    Hauling Gravel    $776.56 
Banks Wraps & Signs    Cert Decals    $2,200.00 
Bossfuels, Inc    Fuel    $28,196.73 
B’s Enterprises, Inc    Signs & Post    $17,500.00 
Capital Business Systems Inc.    Agreements    $89.50 
Central NE Attorney    Court Cos    $3,862.50 
City of Aurora    Extension Building    $3,107.88 
Crowne Plaza    Registrations    $619.80 
CWB Trucking LLC    Hauling Gravel    $732.70 
Das State Acctg    Telephone    $242.00 
Diamond Lime    Gravel    $4,438.58 
Eakes    Supplies    $577.32 
Garrett Tire & Treads    Equip Tires    $851.44 
Hagman, Lisa M    Court Cos    $2,299.10 
Hamilton County Attorney    Reimbursement    $40.00 
Hometown Leasing    Leases    $69.68 
Island Glass Company    Building Repair    $5,504.00 
Juzyk Electric    Maintenance    $357.85 
Kingery Construction Co    Building Repair    $152,475.00 
Medical Enterprises    Testing    $36.00 
Mid Air It, LLC    Misc    $2,261.02 
Murphy Tractor    Equip Parts    $535.20 
NE Law Enforcement Training Center    Training    $75.00 
NHHS    St.instatution    $90.00 
NPPD    Electricity    $448.32 
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc    Shop Supplies    $128.06 
Point C Health Care    Monthly Bill    $247.75 
Sack Lumber    Supplies    $15.99 
SCEDD    Grant Cdbgfund    $420,000.00 
Snider’s Outdoor Power    Repairs    $290.00 
Speece Lewis Engineers    Bridge Contract    $2,169.80 
Timpte    Equip Parts    $68.43 
US Bank    Dues, Training    $4,213.69 
Verizon    Telephone    $39.93 
Village of Giltner    Monthly Bill    $124.41 
Weldon Parts    Equip Repair    $940.94 
Whitney, Newman, Mersch & Otto    Monthly Bill    $2,812.50 
Woods/Aiken    Professional Fees    $466.50 
Yant Equipment Company, Inc    Remodel    $482.55 
Total        $659,928.99 
August 5, 2026 (ZNEZ)