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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NOTICE
OF INFORMAL PROBATE
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska Estate of Mary Lou Emanuel, Deceased Estate No. PR 26-33
Notice is hereby given that on June 11th, 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Gregory Alan Kimmel of 2777 Paradise Rd Unit 3801, Las Vegas, NV 89109, 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 24th , 2026 or be forever barred.
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/s/ Carly Noack
Clerk of the County Court
Prepared by:
Scott D. Grafton, #22264
Whitney, Newman, Mersch,
Otto & Grafton, PC, LLO
1228 L Street PO Box 228
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-3161
sgrafton@graftonlawoffice.com
June 24, July 1 & 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
TO CONTRACTORS
CALL ORDER: 400
CONTRACT ID: 43016
FEDERAL PROJECT NO. NH-80-7(176) LOCATION: I-80, GILTNER EAST
IN COUNTY: HAMILTON
The Nebraska Department of Transportation will receive sealed bids in Room 109 of the Central Office Building at 1500 Nebraska Parkway in Lincoln, until 1:30 PM on July 16, 2026. At that time the bids will be opened and read.
Bids will be opened and the bid totals will be read via Webex. The Webex information will be available on the BidX Letting webpage a minimum of 2 days prior to the opening, and can be found by selecting the applicable letting from: https://www.bidx.com/ne/lettings
Plans, specifications, and additional letting information may be found at the Nebraska Department of Transportation’s Web Site at http://dot.nebraska.gov/business-center/business-opp/hwy-bridge-lp/.
This project is funded under the Federal-Aid Highway Act, all appropriate Federal requirements will apply.
June 24, July 1 & 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF INFORMAL PROBATE,
INFORMAL APPOINTMENT
OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVES AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate No. PR26-35 of HARRIET J. BARRON, Deceased, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska.
State of Nebraska, to All Persons Interested in said Estate: Notice is hereby given that on June 22nd, 2026 in said Court, in Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of informal probate of the Will of HARRIET J. BARRON, Deceased, which Will was dated January 15, 2013, and appointed Barbra J. Mikkelson, 1709 Woodland Road, Aurora NE 68818 as Personal Representative of the Estate.
Notice is also given that all claims against said Estate must be filed with the Court on or before August 24th 2026, or be forever barred.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2026.
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/s/ Carly Noack
Registrar
Michael H. Powell
Powell & Luzum
Attorneys at Law
P. 0. Box 167
Aurora, NE 68818
pslaw@hamilton.net
June 24, July 1 & 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF INFORMAL PROBATE
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska Estate of Marvin L. Koozer, Deceased Estate No. PR 26- 36
Notice is hereby given that on June 22nd 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Registrar issued a written statement of Informal Probate of the Will of said Decedent and that Terri J. Hope of 911 2nd Ave., Aurora, NE 68818, and Douglas L. Koozer of 21115 A Street, Eagle, NE 68347, 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 24th, 2026, or be forever barred.
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/s/ Carly Noack
Clerk of the County Court
Prepared by:
Scott D. Grafton, #22264
Whitney, Newman, Mersch,
Otto & Grafton, PC, LLO
1228 L Street PO Box 228
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-3161
sgrafton@graftonlawoffice.com
June 24, July 1 & 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
NOTICE is hereby given that C W Blase Kids, LLC, has been organized as a limited liability company. The address of the designated office is 2502 North X Road, Hordville, NE 68846. The name and address of the registered agent is Bruce Blase, 2502 North X Road, Hordville, NE 68846. 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 June 22, 2026, and the duration of the company is perpetual. The affairs of the limited liability company are to be conducted by its Members.
C W BLASE KIDS, LLC
June 24, July 1 & 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
HARD TRUTHS
CONSULTING, LLC
Notice is hereby given that HARD TRUTHS CONSULTING, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on June 24, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. Its affairs shall be conducted by the Member pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. The address of the designated office is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. Cecil Smalley is the Company’s agent for service of process. His address is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.
Kent E. Rauert, Agent
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-5504
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
CECIL SMALLEY
PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC
Notice is hereby given that CECIL SMALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on June 24, 2026, and shall have perpetual existence. The general nature of its business is to engage in and do any lawful act concerning any and all lawful business for which a limited liability company may be organized under the laws of Nebraska, and for all other purposes authorized by law, to the same extent as natural persons might or could do. Its affairs shall be conducted by the Member pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. The address of the designated office is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. Cecil Smalley is the Company’s agent for service of process. His address is 308 18th Street, Aurora, NE 68818.
Kent E. Rauert, Agent
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-5504
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION
Notice is hereby given that Valentino Ventures, LLC, a member-managed Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska.
The initial designated office of the Company is: 35 Willowbend, Marquette, NE 68854
The initial agent for service of process is: Rena Valentino, 35 Willowbend, Marquette, NE 68854.
Effective date filed is June 18, 2026.
/s/ Rena Valentino
Organizer
July 1, 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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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
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Notice is hereby given that Aurora Creative Innovations LLC has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The address of the designated office of the Company is 1409 Cherry Street, Aurora, NE 68818. The initial agent for service of process is NORTHWEST REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE INC, 200 S 21ST ST STE 400A LINCOLN, NE 68510,
July 8, 15, & 22, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday June 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Nelson, McDonald, 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 June 16, 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 McDonald to approve the agenda. Vote: All Ayes.
Minutes of the June 22, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Jerry L. Berggren AIA from Berggren Architect updated the Board of Courthouse repairs and repairs to the Veteran Services office.
Budget Presentation was given by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers, Election Jill M. DeMers, ROD P&M Jill M. DeMers, Treasurer Jody Griffith, Veteran Mike Irons, Abandoned Cemetery Mike Irons & Veteran Aid Mike Irons.
Board to convene for the BOE meeting at 9:27 a.m.
Board to return at 11:17 a.m.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator gave a County Update for end of fiscal year.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to appoint Commissioners McDonald and SaBell as Committee members to interview County Attorney replacement due to Doug D Dexter resignation of July 3, 2026. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Sheriff Department 2013 Chevrolet Silverado for trade in. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to approve the Liquor License for the Hamilton County Agricultural Society at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds July 30th 4pm-11pm July 31st 12pm-1am August 1st 12pm-1am and August 2nd 1pm-11pm as presented by Jeremy Brandt. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Board Committee Reports were given.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and Extension Building. Jeremy Brandt Highway Superintendent updated the Board on Paradise Lake Road that has been finished and the Lake McConaughy flush.
Payroll & Vendors were signed.
General
Wages, Salaries, & Exp $120,345.04
Social Security $8,707.12
Medica $36,099.93
Principal-Dental $1,173.85
Ameritas-Retirement $8,150.59
Principal-Life $179.46
Principal-Ltd $536.03
Total $175,192.02
E-911 & 911
Wages, Salaries & Exp $917.28
Social Security $70.18
Total $987.46
Highway
Wages, Salaries & Exp $40,206.91
Social Security $2,929.07
Medica $12,263.83
Principal-Dental $318.58
Ameritas-Retirement $2,422.49
Principal-Life $64.25
Principal-Ltd $185.24
Total $58,390.37
Total $234,569.85
County Attorney Doug D Dexter was thanked for his service in Hamilton County.
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to adjourn at 12:02 p.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday July 6, 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
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
Board of
Equalization
minutes
The Hamilton County Board of Equalization met June 29, 2026 at 9:33 a.m. with Commissioners Salmon, Merkel, Nelson, McDonald, SaBell, County Clerk Jill M. DeMers, Business Manager Pat Shaw & County Attorney Doug D Dexter 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 June 16, 2026. A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the County Clerk’s office. Motion by Nelson Second by SaBell 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 Open the Hearing at 9:35 a.m. to deny the exemption from The Presbyterian United Church of Christ of Aurora. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes The Public Hearing was read into record by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers. Motion by Nelson Second by McDonald to close the Hearing at 9:38 am. to deny the exemption from the Presbyterian United Church of Christ of Aurora. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion by McDonald Second by Merkel to deny the vacated lot as it was sold from the Presbyterian United Church of Christ of Aurora . Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #14 Maile SM Ilac Boeder & John W. Boeder was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Boeder was present and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers. Motion by Nelson Second by SaBell to approve value at $159,000.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #15 Geoffrey L. Holliday was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Holliday was not in attendance. Motion by Nelson Second by Merkel to approve Assessor recommendation of $498,000.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Protest #16 John Story-Deerfield Holding was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Story was not in attendance.
Protest #17 Dwayne E. Madsen was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Madsen was in attendance and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers.
Protest #18 Christopher Slocum was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Slocum was in attendance and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers. TERC Confession of Judgement from last year was also discussed and will be handled by County Attorney Doug D Dexter.
Protest #19 Vincent Colburn was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Colburn was not in attendance.
Protest #20 Vern Larson was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Larson was not in attendance.
Protest #21 Kayla Schulte was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Andrew Schulte was in attendance and was sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers.
Protest #22 Jonathan Hawkins was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Hawkins was in attendance and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers.
Protest #23 Kimberly Kruse was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Kruse was not in attendance.
Protest #24 Paige & Kevin Steinke was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Steinke was not in attendance. Motin by Merkel Second by McDonald to approve Assessor recommendation of $324,255.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #25 Lance Bachman was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Bachman was in attendance and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers.
Protest #27 James R. Schroyer as read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Schroyer was in attendance and sworn in by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers. Motion by Nelson Second by Merkel to approve $225,375.00 based on current appraisal. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Protest #26 Shane & Lisa Kluck was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Kluck was not in attendance. Motion by Merkel Second by Nelson to approve Assessor recommendation of $379,535.00. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Protest #28 Gary Albers was read into record by Assessor Vicki Wylie. Albers was not in attendance.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Form 457 Tax Exempt Request for Community Center f Hamilton County Inc. Senior Center as presented by the Treasurer. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
With no further business, Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to adjourn at 11:12 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
July 8, 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 July 13, 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
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Joint Planning Commission will hold a public meeting, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Aurora, NE. An agenda is available for public inspection at the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator, located at 1111 13th St., Aurora, NE.
Hillary Betka
Hamilton County
Zoning Administrator
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
VILLAGE OF STOCKHAM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the Village Board of Stockham, Nebraska will be held at 8:00 o’clock p.m. on July 15, 2026, at the Town Hall. An agenda for this meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the home of the Village Clerk, but same may be modified. Ron Mostek, Clerk
July 8, 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 July 13, 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
July 8, 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
July 8, 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 July 13, 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
July 8, 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, July 13, 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
July 8, 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, July 13, 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
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF REGULAR MEETINGS
July-December 2026
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 6:30 in Clarks BOE Room. The dates are July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th. 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.
Mr. Chad Hoffman, Secretary
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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LEGAL NOTICE
The regular monthly meeting of the board of Educational Service Unit 9 will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the ESU 9 main conference room, 5807 Osborne Drive West in Hastings, NE. In the event the board is unable to meet on this date, the alternate meeting date will be Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The format of the alternate meeting may be virtual, the link to the virtual conference: https://esu9-us.zoom.us/j/81917210342
An agenda containing a listing of subjects requiring the attention of the board is available for public inspection during normal business hours in the ESU 9 main office or at esu9.org. Except for items of an emergency nature, the agenda will not be enlarged later than 24 hours before the scheduled commencement of the meeting.
Julie Jensen
Board Secretary
July 8, 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 July 13, 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
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Hamilton County Ag Society will meet on July 16, 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
July 8 & 15, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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High Plains
School minutes
Board Workshop
Mission: “The mission of High Plains Community Schools is to provide an educational environment which develops citizens who are lifelong learners and can contribute to a global society”
The Regular monthly meeting of the High Plains Community Schools Board of Education was held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at HPC Secondary- Polk BOE Room (Jan-June), 260 S Pine, Polk, NE 68654-0029.
Call Meeting to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:38
Public Meeting Announcement
Open Meetings Act Recognition
Board Member Attendance, Roll Call
All board members in attendance.
Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented for the minutes of June 8th. Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Isaac Samuelson.
Dorinda Brown: Yea, Chad Hoffman: Yea, Megan Pike: Yea, Isaac Samuelson: Yea, Nathan Spurling: Yea, Shane Van Pelt: Yea
Consider Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) and Their Approval (Appendix A)
Community Input
No community input.
Discussion Items
HPC Mission & Vision
The board discussed the new mission and vision statement for HPC. They looked at the branding that was done to promote the mission and vision statement.
Academics, Curriculum, & Student Achievement
The board discussed classes to be offered and college courses students can take. Student accomplishments and having academic awards and an end-of-year banquet were discussed.
Activities & Athletics
Numbers of participation for students in activities was discussed. Along with summer activities for students and extra-duty positions that need to be filled for the upcoming school year.
Building/Grounds & Transportation
An update was given on all summer projects and completion dates. Projects that still need to get done. Vehicle replacement schedules were discussed, and drivers are needed for bus and shuttle routes for the upcoming school year. The purchasing of a bus and suburban needs to be done.
Budget Development & Finances
An overview of the budget was given, with all the account balances shared. Changes for the upcoming 2026-27 budget cycle. Projections for the 2026-27 budget.
Board Governance & Procedures
Discussion was held on policy review process, effective practices at board meetings, and stakeholder communication.
Strategic Planning & Goal Setting
Goals for the upcoming school year were discussed and planning session was done.
Motion to Adjourn
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 and set the next regular meeting for July 13th at 6:30 p.m. in Clarks Passed with a motion by Nathan Spurling and a second by Dorinda Brown.
Dorinda Brown: Yea, Chad Hoffman: Yea, Megan Pike: Yea, Isaac Samuelson: Yea, Nathan Spurling: Yea, Shane Van Pelt: Yea
Submitted by
Chad Hoffman
Board Secretary
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF
RETAIL LIQUOR
LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 53 135.01 of the Liquor Control Act, that a liquor license may be automatically renewed for one year from November 1, 2026, for the following retail liquor licensee:
Scotty’s
416 Marquis Ave
Marquette, NE.
Notice is hereby given that written protests to the issuance of automatic renewal of license may be filed by any resident of the Village of Marquette, Nebraska, on or before August 10, 2026, in the office of the Village Clerk and that in the event protests are filed by three or more such persons, hearing will be had to determine whether continuation of the license should be allowed.
Cassidy Cox
Village Clerk
July 8, 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 July 14, 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
July 8, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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