NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Marlene M Markham and Gregory H Markham, dated May 29, 2012, and recorded on June 8, 2012, Document No. 1217, in Book No. 276, at Page 182 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Hamilton County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on July 17, 2026, at 9:00 AM, at the East Door of the Hamilton County, Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:
Lot Three (3) Mitchell Field Subdivision, City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska, commonly known as 206 9th St, Aurora, NE, 68818
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
Liliana E. Shannon,
Successor Trustee
First Publication: May 20, 2026
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (No. 257239). For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com
May 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2026
(ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
For default in the payment of debt secured by a deed of trust executed by Dillon R Denny, dated October 19, 2020, and recorded on October 19, 2020, Document No. 2020-02165, in Book No. 335, at Page 137 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds, Hamilton County, Nebraska, the undersigned Successor Trustee will on July 17, 2026, at 9:15 AM, at the East Door of the Hamilton County, Courthouse, Aurora, Nebraska, sell at public vendue to the highest bidder for cash:
The East One Hundred Fourteen (114) Feet of Lot Two (2), Block Twelve (12), J. COX’S THIRD ADDITION to the Village of Hampton, Hamilton County, Nebraska
APN #: 410064939, commonly known as 452 5th Street, Hampton, NE, 68843
subject to all prior easements, restrictions, reservations, covenants and encumbrances now of record, if any, to satisfy the debt and costs.
Liliana E. Shannon,
Successor Trustee
First Publication: May 27, 2026
NOTICE
Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §1692c(b), no information concerning the collection of this debt may be given without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction. The debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose (No. 250438). For more information, visit www.Southlaw.com
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
PUBLIC MEETING
HAMILTON COUNTY
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Board of Equalization will meet for a regular meeting to discuss filed Protests.
Monday June 15, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday June 29, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 6, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 13, 2026 9:30 a.m.
Monday July 20, 2026 9:30 a.m. Final Protest recommendations
Listed dates/times are subject to change. All meetings will take place after the regular Board of Commissioners meetings that start at 8:30. All meetings are open to the public. An agenda for this 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.gov.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
clerk@hamiltoncountyne.gov
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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PROJECT NOTICE
FOR RIVER SPRAYING
OFFICIAL NOTICE
Section 2-965, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, provides a control authority may direct and carry out projects of control for one or more specific noxious weeds without individual notice as prescribed in Section 2-265 if the control authority has caused publication of notices of such project. The Hamilton County Weed Control Authority as a part of the Platte Valley Weed Management Area will be doing control work on selected sites of Purple Loosestrife, Saltcedar, and Phragmites along the Platte River. Control work will be performed from June through September 2026
This service will be provided at no cost to the landowners within the targeted areas. Landowners not interested in this project are encouraged to call the Hamilton County Weed Control Authority. Those not participating in the project should have a weed management plan for control of noxious weeds that has been approved by the Hamilton County Weed Control Authority prior to the start time of this special project.
By Order of Hamilton County Weed Control Authority
Jeremy Brandt, Superintendent
1409 B Street
Aurora Nebraska 68818
Office Phone 402-694-6184
May 27, June 3, 10 &17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF CIVIL SUIT REQUESTING MONEY JUDGMENT
TO: Jared Critel, 702 W 19th Rd, Phillips, NE 68865
Collection Associates, A Registered Nebraska Tradename of THE COLLECTION AGENCY, LLC, has filed a Complaint in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, Case #CI-26-133 to enter a money judgment against Jared Critel in the sum of $1000.00, together with costs and interest. You are required to answer the Complaint on or before the 31st day of July, 2026.
Kraviec Maurstad Law, PC., L.L.O.
Laura Maurstad #22423
1901 Court Street, Suite #1
Beatrice, NE 68310-0070
(402) 230-9362
June 17, 24 & July 1 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF CIVIL SUIT REQUESTING MONEY JUDGMENT
TO: Tayler Critel, 702 W 19th Rd, Phillips, NE 68865
Collection Associates, A Registered Nebraska Tradename of THE COLLECTION AGENCY, LLC, has filed a Complaint in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, Case #CI-26-133 to enter a money judgment against Tayler Critel in the sum of $1000.00, together with costs and interest. You are required to answer the Complaint on or before the 31st day of July, 2026.
Kraviec Maurstad Law, PC., L.L.O.
Laura Maurstad #22423
1901 Court Street, Suite #1
Beatrice, NE 68310-0070
(402) 230-9362
June 17, 24 & July 1 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF INFORMAL PROBATE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
COUNTY COURT OF
HAMILTON COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of Donald R. Campbell, Deceased Estate No. PR 26- 34
Notice is hereby given that on June12th, 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement ofinformal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Michael Campbell of 2240 Green Way Drive, Aurora, NE 68818, and Brenda Root of 2204 Nashville Street, Grand Island, NE 68803, 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 August 17th, 2026, or be forever barred.
(seal)
/s/Carly Noack
Clerk of the County Court
Prepared by:
Scott D. Grafton, #22264
Whitney, Newman, Mersch,
Otto & Grafton, PC, LLO
1228 L Street POBox228
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-3161
sgrafton@graftonlawoffice.com
June 17, 24 & July 1, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
COUNTY COURT OF
HAMILTON COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of Robert M. McNerney, Deceased, No. PR 26-32
Notice is hereby given that on June 15th, 2026, in the Hamilton County Court, the Registrar issued a written Statement of Informal Probate of Will of said Deceased and that Laura R. Happold whose address is 301 W 8 Road, Doniphan, NE 68832, and Karly McNerney whose address is 3212 Parklane Dr., Hastings, NE 68901, have been appointed Personal Co-Representatives of this estate. Creditors of this estate must file their claims with this Court on or before August 17th, 2026 or be forever barred.
(seal)
/s/ Carly Noack
Clerk Magistrate
Wolf, McDermott, Depue,
Sabott, Butz, Porto
& Fowles, LLC
Attorneys for Applicants
June 17, 24 & July 1, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday June 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Nelson, McDonald ( via zoom and will abstain from all decisions), Salmon, SaBell, Merkel, County Clerk Jill M DeMers, Business Administrator Pat Shaw and County Attorney Doug D Dexter 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 May 26, 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 June 1, 2026 meeting were approved as presented with an addition of Commissioner SaBell & Extension Office Cummings will approve final decision of the benches to be at the new Extension building.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Jeremy Brandt Highway Supervisor discussed at length with the Board the quotes from Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co. and NMC for a Motor Grader repair replacement and new options. Motion by Merkel to rebuild engine of the old one. No second on the motion. Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve the Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co John Deere 770 P-Tier Motor Grader with extended warranty and trade in. Roll Call Vote: Salmon-yes, SaBell-yes, Merkel-no, McDonald-abstain & Nelson yes.
Motion by SaBell Second by Merkel to approve moving forward with TimeTrakGo for our County Time & Attendance payroll. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve NIRMA Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Assoiation 2026-2027 Billing Statement & deductibles as presented by Pat Shaw Business Administrator. Roll Call Vote All Ayes.
Budget Presentation: wage guidance was given, grants were discussed and reports for end of fiscal year will be discussed next week.
Motin by SaBell Second by Merkel to approve the Clerk of the District Court Fee Sheet for May 2026 $922.82. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
One BOK Financial claim was signed.
Request for Wage Increase for the Jail for completion of probation was signed.
Board Committee Reports were given.
Correspondence was received and reviewed from the Department of Econoomic Development Opportunity Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application/Program Year 2025 CDBG Award #25ED004
Break was taken.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to go into Executive Session at 10:02 am. for the protection of needless injury to the reputation of an individual (s). Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to come out of Executive Session at 10:22 a.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and Extension Building.
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to adjourn at 10:32 a.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday June 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Room first floor of the Courthouse with a 9:30 a.m. start time for Board of Equalization.
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
June 17, 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 June 22, 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
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Section 77-202.02 Nebraska Revised Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Board of Equalization of Hamilton County, Nebraska, will meet in the Commissioners Room at the Courthouse in Aurora on Monday June 29, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a hearing on applications for tax exemption on real and personal property.
At the above stated time, the Board of Equalization will take into consideration of the previous recommendations of the County Assessor and shall grant, approve a portion of or deny an Exemption Application for the property for 2026 on the basis of law and regulations established by the property Tax Administrator.
The applications from these organizations seeking tax exemption, descriptions of the property, and recommendations of the County Assessor are available for public inspection at the office of the Hamilton County Assessor.
Any questions regarding this hearing may be directed to Hamilton County Assessor Victoria Wylie at 402-694-2757.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Ag Society will meet on June 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds 4-H building in Aurora for their regular meeting. An agenda for the meeting is kept current and is available to the public, but may be modified by the board of directors prior to the meeting. Agenda items may be added up to 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Justin Hermanson
June 10 & 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
REGISTRATION OF
TRADE NAME
Trade Name: Aurora Auto Outlet
Name of Applicant: Hettle Dreamworkz LLC
Address: 2001 Q Street, Aurora NE 68818
Applicant is a Limited Liability Company
State under whose laws’ entity was formed: Nebraska
Date of first use of name in Nebraska: January 1, 2026.
General nature of business: Motor Vehicle Sales
/s/ Dalton J Hettle
Dalton J Hettle, Sole Member
Applicant
June 3, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Giltner School
claims
Ameriflex...Benefits $90.00
Black Hills Energy...Gas $639.51
Cardmember Services Cornerstone Cc $4,502.64
Central Community College-Gi Online Classes $1,683.00
Communications Engineering Inc Monitoring Service $360.00
Cooperative Producers Inc Tire For Bus #22 $1,747.60
Culligan of Hastings Water Softner/Supplies $293.95
Dell Marketing L.P. New Laptop Business Mngr $780.44
Eakes Office Plus Eakes Purchases/Leases $223.72
ESU 9... Sped Services $6,863.37
Goracke, Alex Reimb For Workshop $250.33
Hometown Leasing Lease for Printer/Copiers $590.13
Integrated Life Choices Sped Services Wall, I $5,460.48
J.w. Pepper & Son Inc. Sheet Music Band $189.97
Jeanie Good Reimb Gr 3 Learning Tools Purchased $29.25
Kansas City Audio-Visual Renewal of Rise Vision $276.00
Matt Gordon Reimb Cell Phone $75.00
McCormick’s Heating & Air Conditioning Reissue Overpaid 5/11/26, Serv Call 5/26 $861.16
Menards-Hastings Maintenance/Custodial Supplies $565.78
Old Homestead Market & Floral, The Flowers Preschool 2026 Graduation $85.00
On To College John Baylor Test $1,725.00
Presto X.... Pest Control $109.15
Quackenbush, Phil Elem Field Day Ribbons $83.98
Roe Chevrolet Repairs to 2015 Chev Van $274.52
Time Management Service Timeclock/ Plus Sunset Fee $230.48
Village of Giltner Utilities $5,440.11
Village Uniform Kitchen Towels/Mats Village $409.46
VVS Inc-Canteen Coffee/Supplies For Teachers Lounge $185.58
Wendy Findley Plant P Omel $34.75
Fund Total $34,060.36
Activity Fund
Cardmember Services Cornerstone Cc May 2026 $401.02
Honeysuckle Lane Grad 2026 Flowers $1,035.00
Activity Fund Total $1,436.02
Hot Lunch Fund
Cardmember Services Cornerstone Cc May 2026 $24.96
Cline, Heather Pymt Credit Bal Lunch Acct Cline #3250 $36.25
Village Uniform...Kitchen towels/mats $77.14
Hot Lunch Fund Total $138.35
Building Fund
Culligan of Hastings Water Softner/Supplies $39.00
Protex Central Inc Service Call 5/18/26 $275.00
Building Fund Total $314.00
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Phillips Village
Community
Development
Agency minutes
June 2, 2026
The meeting of the Community Development Agency (CDA) was called to order at 7:00 p. m. by Chairperson Benton on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in the Town Hall in Phillips, Nebraska.
The following Trustees answered at roll call: Dorothy Benton, Chairperson, Jim Crawford, Les Dana, Jordan Watson, John Briseno. Also present was Village Attorney, Drew Graham and Mike Bacon, Attorney for Bartunek 3D Enterprises.
Chairperson Benton states, the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the south wall of the actual town hall meeting room.
Village Attorney briefly outlines the purpose of the meeting and role of the CDA.
Attorney for Bartunek 3D Enterprises provides details of the recently formed LLC and the elements of the proposed redevelopment plan.
Village Attorney requests clarification on aspects of the redevelopment plan.
Clarification on the proper procedure and sequence of the CDA statutory review versus Board of Trustee’s final action is discussed.
Chairperson Benton asks if anyone else has additional concerns.
No public comments held.
Chairperson Benton calls for a Motion to recommend or deny Resolution 2026-8 – Recommending Approval of the Village of Phillips Bartunek 3D Enterprises, LLC Redevelopment Plan; related Cost Benefit Analysis; and Approval of Related Actions.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Briseno to approve Resolution 2026-8 for Bartunek 3D Enterprises, LLC Redevelopment Plan; related Cost Benefit Analysis; and Approval of Related Actions. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana. Voting nay: Benton. Motion Carried.
Chairperson Benton moves for the Village of Phillips CDA to recess and convene as the Village Board of Trustees at 8:09 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Doris M. Arnett
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Phillips
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hampton Village
minutes
June 8, 2026
The Regular meeting of the Hampton Village Board of Trustees was held Monday, June 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office. The following is a condensed version of the minutes. A complete copy is available for inspection at the Village Office during business hours.
Trustees present: James Parsley, Danielle Bamesberger, and Jared Rojewski. Nick Faller and Kayla Gaughen were absent. There were ten guests.
The Open Meetings Act was acknowledged.
The following actions were taken with motions properly carried:
Approved meeting Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting.
*Public Comment: none
Reviewed pictures of broken concrete at the John Mason residence.
Nick Martin with Core & Main presented a proposal for remote meter reading software and hardware.
Doug Christiansen with Five Rule gave an update on the nuisance properties.
Andrea De La Cruz with the Summer Ball Committee discussed renovations to the Ballpark restrooms and concession stand.
Approved the offer from Ashlee Cool and Nate Hartman of $12,000.00 presented by Deborah Hutsell with Bancwise for the purchase of the vacant lot at 132 3rd Street.
Karen Bamesberger with the Hampton Community Development Corporation gave an update on lot sales in the West Subdivision.
Approved up to $5,000.00 budget for repairing termite damage to Village Office.
Reviewed the Candidate Election Filing Deadlines.
Approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 Regular meeting.
Approved bills to be paid.
Approved the Clerk/Treasurer·s Report.
Committee Reports: Streets/Alleys - discussed electric scooter safety.
Utility Report: An update on the different pipeline routes for the Aurora Water Project was given; reviewed yearly quote from Atlas Automation for the water tower security system.
Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The following bills were approved and payments issued: Black Hills Energy, $59.52, utilities; Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Nebraska, $2,787.08, employee benefits; Button Enterprises, $724.00, contract work; ChemSearchFE, $963.53, maintenance; Cornerstone Insurance Group, $28,402, insurance; Eakes $122.95, supplies; Guardian, $73.85, employee benefits; Deb Kliewer, $140.00, contract work; LPL Financial, $1,068.36, employee benefits; Menards, $31.98, maintenance; NDWEE, Fiscal Services, $5,947.58, principal, interest, fees; NDWEE, Fiscal Services, $289.18, interest, fees; APA $166.96, maintenance; ational Sign Company, $641.52, maintenance; Nebraska Public Health Environmental Lab, $46, tests; Nebraska Public Power District, $24,584.17, energy; One Call Concepts $11.40, contract work; R & B Pest Control, $64, contract work; SiteOne Landscape Supply, $370.00, maintenance; Storey Kenworthy, $567.58, supplies; Watson Pest Control, $2,400.00, contract work; Tom Williamsen, $30.00, utilities; Black Hills Energy, $53.43, utilities; Nebraska Public Power District, $4,646.26, o & m; Svehla Law Offices, $238.00, legal; H2Grow LLC, $265.22, contract work; Main Street Improvement Group, $920.27, contract work; Gene Winter, $160.00, contract work; Aurora News-Register, $54.37, publications; Black Hills Energy, $188.88, utilities; Burton Enterprises, $145.00, contract work; Central Valley Ag, $535.13, maintenance; Elan Financial Services, $462.56, postage, supplies; Hamilton Telecommunications, $235.55, utilities; Miller & Associates, $16,100.00, capital outlay; Cornerstone Bank, $5,000.00, principal, interest; The Depository Trust, $19,128.75, interest; EFTPS, $2,112.07, payroll deposit; Salaries, $9,271.60; Nebraska Department of Revenue, $2,657.52, sales tax; ltol Technologies, $302.21, computer support.
The next regular meeting will be held Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Office.
Tamara Van Housen,
Village Clerk/Treasurer
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Phillips Village
minutes
June 2, 2026
The meeting of the Phillips Village Board was called to order at 8:09 p. m. by Chairperson Benton on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in the Town Hall in Phillips, Nebraska.
Also present was Village Attorney, Drew Graham.
The following Trustees answered at roll call: Dorothy Benton, Chairperson, Jim Crawford, Les Dana, Jordan Watson, John Briseno. Also present was Village Attorney, Drew Graham.
Chairperson Benton states, the Open Meeting Laws are posted on the south wall of the actual town hall meeting room.
Chairperson Benton moves to open the public hearing on the Village of Phillips Bartunek 3D Enterprises, LLC Redevelopment Plan at 8:10 p.m.
Public discussion held. Comments made for and against the redevelopment plan and tax increment financing.
Attorney for 3D Enterprises, LLC speaks briefly about tax increment financing and its use across Nebraska small communities and is available through-out the meeting to answers posed questions.
Chairperson Benton seeks comments from the Board of Trustees.
Trustee comments and questions were directed to the Village Engineer and Attorney for 3D Enterprises, LLC for clarification.
Village Attorney provides legal guidance on the next steps on approving or denying the Resolution as presented.
Chairperson Benton moves to close the public hearing on the Village of Phillips Bartunek 3D Enterprises, LLC Redevelopment Plan at 8:40 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Crawford, to approve Resolution 2026-9 – Village of Phillips Bartunek 3D Enterprises, LLC Redevelopment Plan. Voting aye: Watson, Crawford. Voting nay: Briseno, Dana and Benton. Motion failed.
Chairperson Benton moves to open the public hearing on the WWAC (Water Project) Pre-Application at 9:32 p.m.
Open public discussion held. Village Engineer is present to address the purpose of the pre-application.
Motion by Trustee Briseno, seconded by Trustee Dana, to approve Miller and Associates to submit the WWAC pre-application on behalf of the Village. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Chairperson Benton moves to close the public hearing on the Water Project pre-application at 9:37 p.m.
Chairperson Benton moves to open the public hearing on USDA Rural Development Water SEARCH grant for financial assistance in the amount of $30,000 at 9:38 p.m.
No public comments made.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve Resolution 2026-7- Authorizing Chairperson and Clerk to Execute Rural Development Financial Assistance documents. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Chairperson Benton moves to close the public hearing on USDA Rural Development Water SEARCH grant for financial assistance in the amount of $30,000 at 9:41 p.m.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Briseno, to approve May 14, 2026 special meeting minutes. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Fire Department and Village Maintenance is briefly discussed.
Clerk/Treasurer reports were presented to Trustees to include end of month claims.
Property clean-up and violations are discussed with Clerk to send letters.
Brief discussion on the water project. Village Engineer is present and held a detailed discussion previously.
Well #2 draft Lease Agreement is discussed with the Board of Trustees.
Motion by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Watson, to approve the Well #2 draft lease agreement as presented and to submit to the Neeman’s for their review. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Phillips Community Foundation events noise/vibration is discussed. Item is tabled for further review of planning and zoning regulations. Clerk instructed to add to July agenda.
Previously tabled item of Use of Cargo Containers in Residential Zoning is discussed.
Motion by Trustee Dana, seconded by Trustee Briseno, to amend planning and zoning regulation for Use of Cargo Containers in Residential Zoning. Voting aye: Dana, Briseno. Voting nay: Crawford, Watson, Benton. Motion failed.
Permission to use the Village Ball Field for a Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament on July 18, 2026 is discussed.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Briseno, to allow use of the Phillips Ball Field on July 18, 2026 for the purpose of Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Dana, Briseno, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Purchase and cost of wooden play equipment for use at the Ball Fields in discussed.
Motion by Trustee Watson, seconded by Trustee Crawford to use $250.00 of the Men’s Slow Pitch Tournament proceeds to purchase wooden play equipment for use at the Ball Field. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Dana, seconded by Trustee Briseno to pay all Claims as presented. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried.
American Legal Publishing Ordinance Publishing Annual Fee $450.00
Aurora Cooperative Agronomy Trimmer Supplies & Tordon $40.49
Unleaded @ 4.71 $456.87
Bulk Oil $1,279.30
Unleaded Bulk @ 4.78 $434.98
Black Hills Energy
Town Hall Utilities $169.63
Maintenance Shop $126.75
NE. Dept. of Revenue Monthly Sales & Use Tax $1,049.18
Eakes Office Solutions Copier Drum Unit $161.50
Eberl Plumbing & Drain 534 4th St. New Build $6,135.71
Hamilton County Hwy Department Interlocal Agreement $250.00
Hamilton Telephone Company Maintenance Shop Phone $98.71
Clerk’s Office Phone $99.50
Hometown Leasing Office Copier Lease $76.53
IRS Employer Payroll Tax $2,105.61
NAPA Auto Parts Lagoons Well Pump $95.78
NDWEE - FISCAL SERVICES Semi Annual Loan Payment $9,919.90
Semi-Annual Drinking Water Loan Payment $5,315.55
Semi-Annual Drinking Water Loan Payment $12,326.69
O’Reilly Auto Parts
Equipment Maintenance Oil, etc. $177.24
Kabota Toggle Replacement Switch $18.12
Phillips Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire School Reimbursement $2,030.00
Quickbooks Monthly Payroll Fee $29.54
Employee Payroll Monthly Employee Payroll $13,524.40
Schneider’s Hardware
Chainsaw Supplies $27.98
General Maintenance Supplies $77.54
Southern Power District
Village Utilities $1,362.00
Svehla Law Offices , P.C.
Legal Fees $973.99
Legal Fees $1,993.00
Legal Fees $2,425.50
TCM BANK, NA
Certified Letters Postage $41.92
Misc. Postage $1.17
Misc. Postage $1.17
Claims Postage $18.72
Payroll Time Cards $27.28
Disconnect Notices $16.48
Annual Subscription $99.99
Annual Subscription - System Backup $95.99
Water Bill Postage $103.09
Maintenance CC Restroom Signage $196.27
Verizon Business Employee Cell Phones $79.86
Watson Turf Solutions 2 Strongway Wheeled Sprinklers $440.00
Woodwards Disposal Document Shredding $100.00
TOTAL $64,453.93
Trustee Crawford moved, Trustee Watson seconded, to Adjourn as the Village Board of Trustees. Voting aye: Crawford, Watson, Briseno, Dana, Benton. Voting nay: none. Motion carried and the Village Board of Trustees meeting adjourns at 11:04 p.m.
Chairperson Benton moves to reconvene as the Community Development Agency at 11:05 p.m.
No further action is taken.
The Community Development Agency adjourns at 11:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Doris M. Arnett,
Clerk/Treasurer
Village of Phillips
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Marquette Village
minutes
Proceeding of the duly advertised meeting of the Village of Marquette was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Community Center Hall, 302 Marquis Ave.
Chairperson Beckman called the regularly scheduled meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
Chairperson Beckman informed the public about the location of the Open Meeting Act posted on the wall in the back of the Community Hall.
Roll Call: Present: Beckman, Lueders, White, Spotanski, Skidmore
Unless otherwise stated, all motions approved with all voting yes.
M-Lueders, S-Spotanski to approve the agenda, minutes from May’s meeting, financial reports from May and June’s claims to be paid.
Blue Cross Blane and Cassidy Insurance $1,986.56
Guardian Blane and Cassidy life insurance, AD&D $21.00
Mid-NE Disposal May trash pick-up $1,817.98
Black Hills shop, office heating $300.25
SPPD....electricity $1,269.40
Aurora News Reg. May minutes $63.65
Eakes printer usage payment $127.16
1 to 1 Technology monthly IT service $185.24
Card Member Services CE for Clerk, food for town hall, canned air, allen key for hall rentals $771.21
Hamilton Tel. wifi, office phone service $211.48
Hamilton County Highway Dept. May street maintenance $250.00
Payroll....payroll for May $5,816.00
Productivity plus tractor service $999.99
MARC wipe out weed killer 50 pounds $525.00
Tools plus industries caution tape 3 rolls $78.36
NDWEE Lagoon improvement and well repair loan payment $13,708.13
GBE CPA monthly bookkeeping and financial services $250.00
Viaero Clerk and maintenance cell phone $125.70
Aurora COOP fuel for tractor, mower, and pick up $426.01
Herks welding muffler welding $50.00
McIllnay flushometer kits and compx strap $113.95
Central True Value keys for community hall, super glue, threadlocker $20.45
Dicks sporting goods basketball hoops for basketball court $3,519.98
Ecolab....pest control $89.00
One call concepts.....811 diggers hotline $2.46
Quickbooks payroll, subscription $191.00
Bomgaars gorilla glue, brush, administrative fee $21.98
Total $32,941.94
M-Spotanski, S-Skidmore to approve resolution 2026-03 appointing the entire board as nuisance officers. The board discussed nuisance ordinance 13-02. No changes are to be made.
The board decided clean up day will be Saturday June 13th from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.. There will be a second clean up day in October.
SCEDD and Kraig Bennet from Miller and Associates discussed the results from the town hall and next steps regarding grants to help alleviate water troubles in the village.
The board was made aware of a sidewalk complaint.
Clerk’s Report:
Clean up day to be held Saturday June 13th
Please keep track of pets, coyotes are bad this year. Village has been moved to next step in water grant.
Maintenance Report:
Water tower at I09.4 feet. Basketball hoops are installed.
Looking into porta-potty for park for the summer. Going to touch up parking lot with more white rock.
Spraying for mosquitos will start Thursday June 11th weather permitting.
With no other agenda items, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m. M-Lueders, S-White to adjourn the meeting.
Cassidy Cox
Clerk
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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High Plains
School minutes
Regular Meeting
The Regular monthly meeting of the High Plains Community Schools Board of Education was held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at HPC Secondary- Polk BOE Room (Jan-June), 260 S Pine, Polk, NE 68654-0029. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Call Meeting to Order
Public Meeting Announcement
Open Meetings Act Recognition
Board Member Attendance, Roll Call
Consent Agenda
A motion to approve the consent agenda as presented for May 11, 2026 minutes, bills, and financial statements for all funds. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Dorinda Brown. Yea 6 Nay 0
Amazon $2,696.46
Asche, Sydnee $2,336.00
ATS, LLC $8,984.00
Black Hills Energy $138.08
Carl’s Skrap $428.00
Central Valley Ag $2,202.60
Culligan of York $227.00
Demco Inc $355.19
Diode Technologies Inc. $1,211.38
Eakes Office $948.94
Ecolab $213.59
ESU #7 $18,947.75
ESU 7 Network Support $1,383.00
ESU7 $255.00
ESU 7 Reg $2,204.78
Flinn Scientific $150.04
Go Physical Therapy $3,624.75
Hamilton Telecommunications $180.15
Hireright $317.35
Hometown Leasing $1,404.43
Island Supply Welding Co $28.21
KSB School Law $2,369.00
Kwik Stop $797.61
Larry’s Mobile Service $227.00
Northeast Ne Telephone Co $211.70
One Source $57.50
Polk Co Health Dept $3,128.65
Polk County Rppd $2,765.72
Polk Light & Water Dept $4,811.72
Redman Turf Service $2,064.43
Renaissance $1,991.20
Sam’s Club $691.23
Sapp Brothers Petroleum $524.70
Shenk,Jacey $2,336.40
Stromsburg Soft Water $140.00
Truck Center $794.39
U.S. Bank $6,218.66
Urkoski, Shelly $1,050.00
Village of Clarks $622.10
Vye Broadband $515.00
Windstream 23 $301.33
Windstream 26 $186.97
Sub Total $80,042.01
125 Plan $1,019.99
Ameritas $497.90
BCBS $57,129.74
Cornerstone $166,321.93
Cross County $2,080.53
Emp Benefit Plan $0.00
General Fund $3,236.70
HSA Wood $128.15
Madison Ltd $525.41
Mutual of Omaha $1,087.90
Transamerica $328.33
Union Bank & Trust $1,244.68
Eftps $46,266.33
NE Dept of Rev $6,126.32
NPERS $34,502.52
Misc $1,311.00
Total $401,849.44
HPC Student Council: None Given
Community Input: None Given
Discussion/Action Items
Administrator Reports
Elementary Principal Report: Summer cleaning, maintenance projects, and facility improvements are progressing well. Staff members will continue professional growth this summer through LETRS training, MANDT recertification, graduate coursework, and ESU learning opportunities. Summer Reading Challenge is underway.
Junior High & High School Principal Report: Mr. Fisher expressed gratitude for his time at High Plains and discussed the success and accomplishments of the students over the years.
AD Report: Summer weights are off to a strong start. As fall sports approach, all student-athletes must have a current physical, NSAA consent form, and proof of insurance on file before practices begin on August 10. The annual Sway concussion baseline testing is scheduled for July 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the high school.
Superintendent Report: Summer purchasing and curriculum renewals are underway. Staff were recognized at the end-of-year appreciation luncheon, including employees receiving service awards for 5 to 25 years of dedication. Professional development remains a priority as teachers continue participating in IPG Literacy Grant training throughout the summer. Building improvements are progressing, including elementary repairs and the installation of the new gym floor, which is expected to come in under budget. Transportation maintenance and vehicle upgrades are being evaluated, and discussions will continue regarding open extra-duty positions. We also extend our appreciation to Mrs. Grigsby for her work in preparing for next school year and wish her the very best in her new position.
A motion to remove Micah Fisher as the authorized signer from the Activities Account at HPC, and add Sierra Eastman as the authorized signer to the HPC Activities Account, effective June 15th, 2026. Passed with a motion by Chad Hoffman and a second by Dorinda Brown. Yea 6 Nay 0
The Board discussed activity requisitions from MRG Hauff and approved the purchases totaling $19,241.28, contingent upon coaches meeting with student-athletes, Activities Director Wood, and an MRG Hauff representative for jersey review and fittings. The Board also directed the MRG Hauff representative and Activities Director Wood to meet with all coaches regarding equipment purchases.
A motion to approve requisitions for activities from MRG Hauff totalling $19,241.28. This will be determined after meeting with the athletes, salesmen, and coaches for final approval of purchases and jersey viewing. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Isaac Samuelson. Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the bids from ESU 7 for the purchase of services and equipment for $20,553.00. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Chad Hoffman. Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the required addition of the following HPC School Board Policies: #3061-ACH Originator, 4065-Staff Use of AI Tools, & 6046-Right to Access School Library Materials. Passed with a motion by Chad Hoffman and a second by Dorinda Brown. Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the required policy revisions to the following HPC School Board Policies: 2008, 3003, 3003.1, 3004.1, 3048, 4017, 4019, 4056, 5001, 5003, 5035, 5048, 6009, & 6038. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Isaac Samuelson. Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the three year policy review of the 6000s section of the HPC School Board of Education Policies. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Dorinda Brown. Yea 6 Nay
A motion to approve the EMC Insurance proposal in the amount of $180,975.00 for the 2026-27 school year. Passed with a motion by Isaac Samuelson and a second by Megan Pike. Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the door bid from Rathman-Manning for $8,550.00 to replace five interior doors at the elementary in Clarks. Passed with a motion by Chad Hoffman and a second by Megan Pike.
Yea 6 Nay 0
A motion to approve the proposed breakfast, lunch, and salad bar prices for the 2026-27 school year at HPCne. Passed with a motion by Chad Hoffman and a second by Dorinda Brown. Yea 6 Nay 0
Executive Session
A motion to adjourn the meeting and set the next regular meeting for July 13th at 6:30 p.m. Passed with a motion by Megan Pike and a second by Dorinda Brown.
Yea 6 Nay 0
Submitted by
Chad Hoffman
Board Secretary
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF REGISTRATION OF
TRADE NAME
OF
HERITAGE FOUNDATION INSECT CONTROL AND PEST MANAGEMENT
The registered trade name is Heritage Foundation Insect Control and Pest Management.
The name of the Applicant is Lawn Innovations, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company.
The address of the Applicant is 158 E Street, Hampton NE 68843
The Applicant is a limited liability corporation formed under the laws of Nebraska.
The date of the first use of the name in Nebraska is April 7, 2026.
The general nature of the business is insect control and pest management.
Christin P. Lovegrove,
legal representative
Lawn Innovations, LLC
Heinisch & Lovegrove
Law Office, PC LLO
179 North 9th Street
PO Box 311
eneva, NE 68361
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF NUISANCE
The Village of HORDVILLE Village Board has declared the below-listed properties in HORDVILLE, Nebraska, Nuisances by Resolution. Property owners have until August 9, 2026, to abate the identified nuisances. A hearing before the Village Board may be requested in writing within five (5) days after publication of this notice. Written requests for a hearing shall be forwarded to the Hordville Village Clerk, PO Box 16, Hordville, NE 68846.
•2026-HORD-1001: 111 Chestnut St, Hordville, NE, 21 13 5 LOT 4 & N 1/2 LOT 5 BLK 1 HORDVILLE ORG TWN, the Village of HORDVILLE Village Board has declared your property a Nuisance by Resolution, in reference to the Any unsafe building, unsightly building, or any destroyed building or structure or any building or structure commenced and left unfinished, which buildings, billboards, or other structures are a fire hazard, or a menace to the public health or safety, or are so unsightly as to depreciate the value of property in the vicinity (house roof & garage siding; Unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicles: Any vehicle which is not properly registered, or is inoperable, wrecked, junked, or partially dismantled and remaining longer than thirty (30) days on private property... “Vehicle” means the same as defined by NRS §60-136: a “motor vehicle, all- terrain vehicle, minibike, trailer, or semitrailer. “Properly registered” means as required by Nebraska Statutes.
If the Nuisance Officer determines the nuisances are not remedied and abated within the time period designated above, your property will be scheduled for abatement of the nuisances.
Village of Hordville Nuisance Officer
South Central Economic Development District, Inc.
PO Box 79, Holdrege, NE 68949
(308) 455-4771 | sharonh@scedd.us
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City
Council minutes
June 9, 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 May 10, 2026 at the at the Bremer Community Center, 1604 L Street. Present were Councilors: Paul Lackore, Todd Jensen, Daniel Bartling, Dick Phillips, Mark Dunn and Esther Bergen. Mayor Marlin Seeman conducted the meeting. City Officials present were City Administrator Adam Darbro, City Attorney Ross Luzum, Chief of Police Paul Graham, Public Works Director Jeremy Cattau and Clerk/Treasurer Barbra Mikkelsen.
Approved: the minutes from the May 26, 2026, meeting.
Approved the Clerk/Treasurer and Expenditure Reports for month ending May 31, 2026.
Allowed claims for month and approved checks drawn on various funds for payment of same.
Motion was made seconded and adopted to approve the third and final reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 1236 annexation of Streeter’s Seventh Addition.
7:30 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: to receive public comments regarding Preliminary Plat of Eastside Subdivision, a Replat of Lots 1-5, Block 13, South Addition, City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the request from Wortman Family Charitable Trust for the Preliminary Plat of Eastside Subdivision, a Replat of Lots 1-5, Block 13, South Addition, City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska.
7:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: to receive public comments regarding the Final Plat of of Eastside Subdivision, a Replat of Lots 1-5, Block 13, South Addition, City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska.
Approved Resolution 26-07 approving the Final Plat for Eastside Subdivision.
Approved the reimbursement for the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program for Façade Improvements for client DTR-#011 for $2,188.71.
Approved Draw Request #14 for CDBG Funds for $2,188.71.
Approved the applications to sell fireworks, received from: James Clarke dba Fireworks 4-Less (Aurora Mall), Richard Ludvik dba Ka-Boomer’s Enterprises, Inc. (850 Q St), Chris Good dba Marv’s Fireworks (405 Q St), Cindy Musick dba Garrett’s Fireworks (1103 Q St).
Discussion was held on the topic of the City of Aurora awarding a bid for Emergency Medical Services to a private company.
Authorized City officials to negotiate a contract with EMS Unlimited for emergency medical services.
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
June 17, 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 June 23, 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
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCES IN
PAMPHLET FORM
ORDINANCE NO. 1237: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN PART OF MADISON AVENUE, WOODARD 5TH ADDITION, CITY OF AURORA, HAMILTON COUNTY, NEBRASKA; REVERTING TITLE OF SAID PROPERTY TO THE OWNERS OF THE ABUTTING REAL ESTATE; AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; TO ORDER THE ORDINANCE PUBLISHED IN BOOK, PAMPHLET, OR ELECTRONIC FORM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinances are filed in the Ordinance Record of the City and become effective upon passage and publication or posting as required by law.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen,
City Clerk
June 17, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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