NOTICE
OF TRUSTEE’S SALE
You are hereby notified that the following property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder without warranty, by Eric H. Lindquist, Successor Trustee, on September 24, 2026 at the east door of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 1111 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818, at 10:00 AM for the purpose of foreclosing a Trust Deed executed by Daniel M. Rivera and Elia Rivera, husband and wife, as Trustors, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns as Beneficiary, and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as Trustee. The Trust Deed was filed for record on September 21, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-01899, in Book 334, at Page 94, and re-recorded on September 22, 2020, as Instrument No. 2020-01919, in Book 334, at Page 105. The trust property affected is legally described as follows. Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block Two (2), Van-Wormer’s Park Addition to the City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska; together with the East half (E½) of vacated alley adjoining said Lots. TAX # 410052671. Purportedly known as 1413 7th Street, Aurora, NE 68818 (the undersigned disclaims liability for any error in the address). Freedom Mortgage Corporation is the current Beneficiary of the Trust Deed. Record owners of the property as of the recording of the Notice of Default is reported to be Daniel M. Rivera and Elia Rivera. The highest bidder will deposit with the Trustee, or the attorney for the Trustee, a $5,000.00 deposit in the form of a bank or credit union cashier’s check or a bank official check, payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. The successful bidder must tender the deposit at the sale and the balance of the purchase price by 12:00 noon the following business day. The balance must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. A bank or credit union cashier’s check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is a cashier’s check. A bank official check must be pre-printed and clearly state that it is an official check. Any party who wants to bid at the Trustee’s Sale must display the check described above prior to submitting a bid. The requirement is waived when the Beneficiary is the highest bidder. Successor Trustee disclaims liability for any error in the street address shown herein. Successor Trustee may void sale due to any unknown facts at time of sale that would cause the cancellation of the sale. If sale is voided, Successor Trustee shall return funds to bidder, and the Successor Trustee and Beneficiary shall not be liable to bidder for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Beneficiary, Trustor, Successor Trustee, or the Successor Trustee’s attorney. This is an attempt to foreclose a security instrument and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. Dated this 27 day of July, 2026.
/s/ Eric H. Lindquist,
Successor Trustee
10050 Regency Circle
Suite 505
Omaha, NE 68114
Telephone: 801-355-2886
File No. NE21726
Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2 & 9, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADULT NAME CHANGE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF HAMILTON COUNTY
NEBRASKA
Case Number CI26-71
IN RE NAME CHANGE OF:
Hannah Marie VanMark
Notice is herby given that on the 6 day of August, 2026, a petition was filed in the District Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner’s name from Hannah Marie VanMark, to Hannah Marie Hiatt.
A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Rachel Daugherty, in courtroom no. District, 1111 13 St. on the 10th day of September, 2026 at 2:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner’s name will be changed from that of Hannah Marie VanMark, to Hannah Marie Hiatt.
Hannah Marie Van Mark
1216 D St.
Aurora NE 68818
308-940-0800
Aug. 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO.2026-1-8
A RESOLUTION TO CONSENT TO AND APPROVE OF THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 OLIVE STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF HORDVILLE, NEBRASKA.
WHEREAS, the Village of Hordville has constructed a residential real property located at 415 Olive Street, Hordville, Nebraska 68846, which is legally described as follows:
Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), Block Sixteen (16), Original Town, Village of Hordville, Hamilton County, Nebraska,
together with all improvements situated thereon, hereinafter referred to as the “Subject Property”; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Hordville, Nebraska desires to sell the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson for Three Hundred Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($305,000.00); and
WHEREAS, Neb. Rev. Stat.§ 17-503 provides Villages with the power to convey any real property owned by it; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville has determined that the sale of the Subject Property upon the terms described herein is in the best interests of the Village of Hordville and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HORDVILLE, NEBRASKA, that:
1. The Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville hereby finds and determines that the sale of the Subject Property is in the best interest of the Village of Hordville and its residents, and that the Village does not require the Subject Property for any public purpose.
2. The sale of the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson for the sum of Three Hundred Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($305,000.00) is hereby consented to, approved, and authorized, subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of Nebraska law, including the notice and publication requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-503.
3. The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hordville is hereby authorized and directed to execute, and the Village Clerk to attest and deliver, all documents necessary to consummate the sale and convey the Subject Property to Jeff and Melissa Johnson.
4. The officers and officials of the Village of Hordville are hereby authorized and directed to take all such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out the intent and purposes of this Resolution.
Passed and approved this 12th day of August, 2026.
Village of Hordville, Nebraska
/s/ Rodney L. Blase
Rodney L. Blase, Chairman
Attest:
/s/ Scott M Simonsen
Scott M. Simonsen, Village Clerk
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF PUBLICATION
TO: TOM EASTWOOD & KARA HAUSCHILD
You are hereby notified that on March 17th, 2026, the Plaintiff, General Collection Company, Inc. filed a Petition in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska against you shown as Case Number CI26-78 the object and prayer of which is a judgment in the amount of $128.00 plus court costs, sheriff fees, attorney fees and pre-judgment interest pursuant to Nebraska Revised Statute Section 25-1801.
The petition prays that judgment be entered against you. You are hereby notified that you must answer the petition on or before the 2nd day of October 2026 at the Hamilton County Court of Nebraska.
By: Attorney for Plaintiff
James H. Truell #14258
308 N Locust St Ste 306
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-1423
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Name of the limited liability company: Cup of Dreams INK LLC
Street and mailing address of the initial designated office: 1005 P St, Aurora NE 68818
Name of the initial agent for service of process: USCA, Inc.
Street, mailing address of the initial agent for service of process: 1102 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102
Effective date: May 6, 2026
/s/Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Organizer
Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Organizer
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
LIMITED LIABILITY
COMPANY
Name of the limited liability company: Espressions: Coffee & Community LLC
Current Designated office: 12020 Shamrock Plz Ste 201 #370731, Omaha, NE 68154
Registered Agent: USCA, Inc.
Agent Address 1102 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102
New Designated office 1117 M St., Aurora NE 68818
Effective Date: August 4, 2026
/s/Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Authorized Representative
Maile Sue Marie Ilac Boeder
Authorized Representative
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS:
FOR SALE:
The City of Aurora, Nebraska is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus property (All Items listed are available as is/no warranty).
Library:
-10 Oak chairs red upholstery with arms
-16 Oak chairs red upholstery without arms
-4 Oak chairs purple upholstery with arms
-30 Oak chairs purple upholstery without arms
-1 Oak bench purple upholstery
-5 Round tables
-1 Rectangular (matches round tables)
-13 8’ Banquet tables
-25 Miscellaneous colored chairs
-1 8’ Green chalkboard
-2 Wooden chairs with plaid upholstery
-1 Green chair
-1 End table with lamp
-1 Large brown upholstery office chair on casters
-5 Blue/grey office chairs on casters
-4 Older metal office chairs on casters
-2 Wooden captains chairs
-2 Wooden beige upholstered chairs on casters
-1 Small metal desk
-2 Circular wire book racks
Bids will be accepted until 10:00 A.M. on September 9, 2026 at which time bids will be opened. Mail or hand deliver to City Hall, 905 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Arrangements can be made to see equipment by calling 402-694-6992.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen
City Clerk
Aug. 19, 26 & Sept. 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
In the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska Estate of Chad M. Lammermann, Deceased
Estate No. PR 26-40
Notice is hereby given that on August 19th, 2026, in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, the Court issued a written Statement of Informal Probate on the Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, informally appointing Diane J. Barton, 2116 16th Avenue, Central City, NE 68826, Personal Representative of the Estate.
Creditors of this Estate must file their claims with this Court on or before October 26th, 2026 or be forever barred.
(seal)
/s/ Carly Noack
Address of County Court:
Hamilton County Court
Probate Division
1111 13th Street
PO Box 323
Aurora, NE 68818
Prepared by:
Julie M. Karavas (Bar I.D. # 22432)
Karavas & Kranz, P.C.
1615 17th Ave
PO Box 118
Central City, NE 68826
Tel: 308.946.3071
E-mail: julie@jkklegal.com
Attorney
Aug. 26, Sept. 2 & 9, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
IN THE COUNTY COURT OF HAMILTON COUNTY,
NEBRASKA
Estate of Marcellus Wall
Date of Death: May 13, 2025
CASE# PR 25-19
Notice is hereby given that the Personal Representative has filed a Final Account of his administration; a Formal Closing Petition for Complete Settlement for Formal Probate of Will of said deceased and for determination of heirship which have been set for hearing in the County Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, located at Aurora, Nebraska, on October 26, 2026, at or after 11:30 A.M.
Daren Wall
303 South N Road
Aurora NE 68818
Christin P. Lovegrove, Bar#24169
Heinisch & Lovegrove
Law Office, PC LLO
179 North 9th Street
PO Box 311
Geneva, NE 68861
(402) 759-3122
christin@hllawoffice.com
Sept. 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF CROSSBUILT DESIGNS, LLC
Notice is hereby given that CROSSBUILT DESIGNS, LLC, a Nebraska limited liability company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The limited liability company was formed on August 26, 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 Members pursuant to an Operating Agreement duly adopted by the Company. The address of the designated office is 1605 E Street, Aurora, Nebraska 68818. Lance McKay is the Company’s agent for service of process. His address is 1605 E Street, Aurora, Nebraska 68818.
Drew A. Graham, Organizer
Svehla Law Offices, P.C., L.L.O.
1223 M Street
Aurora, Nebraska 68818
(402) 694-5504
Sept. 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
SHAW RENOVATIONS, L.L.C.
Notice is hereby given that Shaw Renovations, L.L.C. has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska. The street and mailing address of the initial designated office is 811 Fairway Drive, Aurora, NE 68818. The name and street and mailing address of the initial agent for service of process of the company is Ethan D. Shaw, 811 Fairway Drive, Aurora, Nebraska 68818.
Shaw Renovations, L.L.C.
Ross A. Luzum, #23207
Powell & Luzum
Attorneys at Law
1218 L Street
Aurora, NE 68818
Sept. 2, 9 & 16, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday August 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. with Commissioners Nelson, McDonald, Salmon, SaBell, Merkel, , County Clerk Jill M. DeMers & Business Administrator Pat Shaw were present. Deputy County Attorney interim Ross Luzum was excused. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Nelson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The Open Meetings Act is posted on the east wall in the Board Room first level of the Courthouse with Open Meeting Act brochures available to the public during the meeting. Notice of this meeting was published in the Aurora News Register the week of August 10, 2026. A current agenda is on file and available for inspection in the office of the County Clerk, posted outside the County Clerk’s office and posted on the County website. Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve the agenda. Vote: All Ayes.
Minutes of the August 17, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Adam Goertzen County Surveyor discussed with the Commissioners his roll as a JEO employee, larger projects with the County and budget. Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve a $5,000.00 increase in the Surveyor budget. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
From last week’s discussion, Burn Permits in the Aurora Fire District will need to call 402-694-3855 during the hours of 8-10 am Monday-Friday. Pat Shaw Business Administrator will add this information to the County website.
Motion by McDonald Second by Merkel to keep same request from the Interlocal with the City of Aurora EMS at $250,000.00 and to revisit in May 2027. Roll Call Vote: McDonald-yes, Merkel-yes, SaBell-yes, Salmon-yes & Nelson-no.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve the Hamilton County Inventory from all Departments. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by Merkel to approve the Change Order from Kingery for down spouts extensions on the Courthouse project and have Chairman Nelson to sign. Roll Call Vote: Salmon-yes, Merkel-yes, SaBell-yes, McDonald-no & Nelson-yes.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve the VSO Office Floor repair with Kingery. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Salmon Second by McDonald to approve Resolution #1209 Fire Districts & Ag Society Levy as previously read into record by County Clerk Jill M. DeMers August 3 as submitted. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Budget presentations were given by The Senior Center and County Budget totals from Pat Shaw Business Administrator.
Motion by SaBell Second by Salmon to approve to set the Hamilton County Budget Hearing for September 14, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Register of Deeds Fee Sheets were signed for April May & June 2026 due to fees paid to the General & ROD Funds.
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve the Liquor License for Hamilton County Ag Society Motorsports event September 12, 2026. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by Merkel Second by Salmon to approve first General Assistance application. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Second General Assistance claim was denied.
Correspondence was received and reviewed from the Department of Transportation Bridge Load Posting Responsibilities and Confirmation Requirements and Notice of Public Hearing for the Hamilton County Joint Planning Commission and Village of Giltner Board of Trustees for a General Redevelopment Plan.
Board Committee Reports were given.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and new Extension building. Jeremy Brandt Highway Superintendent discussed rainfall and road conditions.
Payroll and vendors were signed.
General
Wages, Salaries, & Exp $113,714.08
Social Security $8,291.49
Ameritas-Retirement $7,807.61
Medica $34,131.94
Principal-Dental $1,098.84
Principal-Life $168.54
Principal-Ltd $501.24
Total $165,713.74
Highway
Wages, Salaries & Exp $40,397.33
Social Security $2,940.67
Ameritas-Retirement $2,514.90
Medica $12,263.83
Principal-Dental $318.58
Principal-Life $65.52
Principal-Ltd $184.39
Total $58,685.22
911 & E-911
Wages, Salaries & Exp $942.40
Social Security $72.09
Total $1,014.49
Inheritance
Wages, Salaries & Exp $124.50
Social Security $9.53
Ameritas-Retirement $8.40
Total $142.43
Total $225,555.88
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to adjourn at 10:41 a.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday August 31, 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
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County
Board of
Equalization
minutes
The Hamilton County Board of Equalization met August 3, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. with Commissioners Salmon, Nelson, Merkel, McDonald, SaBell, County Clerk Jill M. DeMers and Business Manager Pat Shaw present. Deputy County Attorney Ross Luzum was excused. 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 28, 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 was in attendance.
The County Cemetery Report was presented by County Assessor Vicki Wylie.
With no further business, Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to adjourn at 8:19 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
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF NO PUBLIC MEETING OF HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners will not hold a meeting on September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
Jill M. DeMers
Hamilton County Clerk
September 2, 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, September 15th, 2026, 7:00pm, 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 1409 B St., Aurora, NE.
Hillary Betka
Hamilton County
Zoning Administrator
September 2, 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, September 8, 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
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING
Budget Hearing
September 14, 2026
High Plains Community School District 72-0075
Notice is hereby given that a Special 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 a.m. on the 14th day of September 2026, at the HPC Elementary at Clarks Elementary, Clarks BOE Room. The purposes for this Special Meeting are to: 1) Discuss and present the budget and a summary of the budget for the 2026-27 school year, 2). Community Input will be taken. The agenda for this meeting of the High Plains Community School Board of Education is kept continuously current and is available at the office of the Superintendent.
Mr. Chad Hoffman, Secretary
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF SPECIAL MEETING
Tax Request Hearing
September 14, 2026 (Immediately following the budget hearing)
High Plains Community School District #72-0075
Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 75 of Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Polk, and York Counties will be held immediately following the Budget Hearing on the 14th day of September 2026, at the HPC Elementary at Clarks Elementary, Clarks BOE Room. The purposes for this Special Meeting are to: 1) Discuss and present the final Tax Request and a summary of each fund for the tax asking for the 2026-27 school year, 2). Community Input will be taken. The agenda for this meeting of the High Plains Community School Board of Education is kept continuously current and is available at the office of the Superintendent.
Mr. Chad Hoffman, Secretary
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF REGULAR MEETING
September 14, 2026 (Immediately following the Tax Request Hearing)
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 immediately following the Tax Request Hearing on the 14th day of September 2026, at the HPC Elementary at Clarks Elementary, Clarks BOE Room. 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
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City
claims
August 2026
Salaries, 299,747.99; Integrity, Pension, 26,792.80; Pension Loan, 1,590.22; Federal Tax Deposit, 69,375.72; Nebraska Dept. of Revenue, Income Tax Deposit, 8,910.78; State of NE Dept. of Revenue, Sales Tax, Consumer Use Tax, 7,262.45; Small Business, Insurance, 185.00; Aurora Professional, Union Dues, 138.48; Assurity, Insurance, 1,168.96; BCBS, Insurance, 65,836.62; Lincoln Natl’ Insurance, 1,458.18; PLIC, Insurance, 3,921.27; Point C, Insurance, 55.50; Security Benefit, HRA Plan, 775.00; Senior Center, 2,200.00; Hamilton County Treasurer Fees, 691.63; 911 Billing, EMS Reimb., 15,465.18; AKRS, Repair, 97.35; Amazon, Supply, Book, 1,583.35; AquaChem, Chemical, 2,251.90; ARK, Software, 580.00; Armor Equip, $1,712.95; Co-Op, Fuel, Supply, Part, Repair, Tool, 10,505.27; Aurora Embroidery, Fire, 615.00; Aurora Mall, Supply, 134.89; Aurora News Register, Advertising, Planning Commission, 1,016.17; Aurora Water Dept, 172.94; Auto Systems Co. 270.00; Benchmark, Education, 69.75; Black Hills, Natural Gas, 722.45, Meter, 2,794.89; Bonifas Enterprises, Materials, 6,462.50; B. Dethlefs, Education, 315.00; Capital Business, Supply, 320.02; Cash-Wa, Concessions, 3,202.74; Central District, 405.00; Chemsearch, Chemical, 1,804.40; ChemTreat Inc, 5,646.53; Community Action Partnership, 780.37; Community First National Bank, EMS, 219,163.32; Constellation, Natural Gas, 133.57; Continental Fire Sprinkler Co., 405.00; Cornerstone Visa, Book, Supply, Fuel, Education, 1,669.01; Culligan, Misc., 51.11; Eakes, Supply, 3,363.30; Ecolab, Repair, 707.46; Electric Pump, Lift Station, 2,822.00; EMS Unlimited, EMS, 58,343.25; Friesen Ford, Repair, 4,860.16; Fyr-Tek, Repairs, 1,687.50; Grones, Equip., 91143.70; Hamilton Co., Rent, 3,319.00; Hamilton County Clerk, Deed Filing, 10.00; Hamilton Information, Sentinal, Repair, 3,860.00; Hamilton Telephone, 2,714.77; Hamilton Co Treasurer, LEC, 5,302.83; Heiman Inc., 1,603.96; Highstreet Insurance, 127.50; Hurleys, Repair, 500.00; Interstate Battery, Supply, 35.10; Island Supply Welding, Medicine, 438.10; Jack’s Uniform, 435.72; Jackson, Repair, 539.15; JEO Consulting, Engineering, 55,687.50; Juzyk Electric, Repair, 217.58; League of Nebraska, Dues, 27,495.00; Life Assist, Medicine, 132.12; Lincoln Creek Landscape, Repair, 4,285.79; Live Well Counseling Center, 475.00; Macqueen Equip., Uniform, 4,641.41; Memorial Hospital, Medicine, 877.04; Menards, 39.98; MicroMarketing, Book, 225.29; Mid-NE Disposal, Sanitation, 40,883.13; Grass, 27,006.72; Municipal Supply, Fitting, 12,134.85; NAPA, Supply, 614.12; NE Public Health, Testing, 1,731.00; Norder, Chemical, 2,582.40; NPPD, Electricity, 17,623.12; O’Reilly Auto Part, 242.93; One Call, Diggers Hotline, 84.18; Overland Sand & Gravel, Concrete 7,506.84; Pioneer Door, Repair, 1,682.00; Platte Valley Comm., 2,120.00; Point C, Cobra, 55.50; POAN., Books, 140.00; Post Office, Postage, 896.00; Sack, Material, 41.96; Schneider, Material, Supply, Part, Repair, 1,745.10; ServiTech, Testing, 755.23; Sherwin Williams, Traffic Paint, 1,772.26; K Skorniak, Utility Reimb., 158.66; Sniders, Oil, Repair, Equipment, 1,667.55; Southern Power, Electricity, 4,313.20; Sunbelt Rentals, Supplies, 110.43; T Mobile, Phone, 46.86; T&L, Fuel, 1,948.24; T.O. Haas, Repair, 15.00; Verizon, Phone, 25.84; White Cap, Materials 188.77.
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Giltner Village
minutes
Special Meeting
August 24, 2026
Duly advertised special meeting on August 24, 2026, called to order by Chairman Cody Nuss at 6:32pm present: Kyle Spotts, Kelli Greathouse, Logan Eastman, and Jeff Linden. Also, present: Joan Fruit, Clerk/Treasurer.
Unless otherwise stated, all motions approved with 5 voting yes and 0 no. M-Kelli Greathouse, S-Jeff Linden that the meeting declared to be preceded by public notice and determined to be legal and in open session with 5 voting yes and 0 no. M-Kyle Spotts S-Kelli Greathouse to approve the agenda, 5 voting yes and 0 no.
Purpose of Meeting: Personnel for a closed session. M-Kelli Greathouse, S-Logan Eastman to go into closed session at 6:33 p.m. with 5 voting yes and 0 no. M-Kelli Greathouse, S-Jeff Linden to come out of closed session at 8:21 p.m. with 5 voting yes and 0 no. Discussion/Action M-Logan Eastman, S-Kyle Spotts to place clerk on probationary period and to make available to the board all passwords, websites and hours, with 5 voting yes and no. Adjourn at 8:23 p.m. M-Kyle Spotts, S-Logan Eastman with 5 voting yes and 0 no.
Next regular scheduled meeting will be September 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Joan M. Fruit
Village Clerk/Treasurer
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
As provided by Nebraska Statute 32-569 notice is hereby provided that a vacancy exists on the Aurora City Council for a council member representing Ward 3. The term remaining on this position expires December 12, 2028. Any person interested in the position should contact Mayor, Marlin Seeman by 12:00 p.m. on or before September 15, 2026 at City Hall 905 13th Street, Aurora, NE 68818, (402) 694-6992 or mayorseeman@aurorane.gov. Per Nebraska Statute the position must be appointed on or before September 22, 2026.
Barbra J. Mikkelsen
City Clerk
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Aurora City
Council minutes
August 25, 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 August 25, 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, Chief of Police Paurl Graham, Public Works Director Jeremy Cattau and Clerk/Treasurer Barbra Mikkelsen.
Approved the minutes from the August 11, 2026 meeting.
Approved the levy request from the Aurora Airport Authority for $0.019900 per $100 of taxable valuation.
Approved Resolution 26-11 for RTP Grant for Northridge.
A discussion was held on the budget.
Jordyn Peters & Chad Thies, Zelle HR Solutions presented the Wage Analysis Results. A discussion was held on those results.
Tabled agenda item #7 approving new pay plan.
Approved a city pension contribution amount of up to 5% with the employees not required to participate.
Approved a 85/15 health insurance contribution. The City will pay 85% and the employee with pay 15% of health insurance premiums.
Approved the reimbursement for the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program for Façade Improvements for client DTR-#013 for $2,493.79.
Approved Draw Request #15 for CDBG Funds for $2,2493.79.
Approved Noise Control Special Variance Application from Brandi Flynn for Flynn & Ivy, 1103 K St., indoor wedding reception with a live band, September 19, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Approved the plumbers license for Rodney Holling, Holling Plumbing, LLC of Hastings, NE.
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
September 2, 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 September 8, 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
September 2, 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
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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Hamilton County Vendor Claims
Allied Oil Equip Tires $665.96
Aurora Cooperative Supplies $16.00
Aurora News Register Print & Publish $93.50
B & M Trucking LLC Hauling Gravel $3,694.78
Benchmark Government Solutions, LLC Subscription $1,026.80
Blauhorn Law Court Cost $487.50
Central NE Attorney Court Cost $3,525.00
Colonial Research Chemical Corp Shop Supplies $362.45
CWB Trucking LLC Hauling Gravel $3,695.12
Das State Acctg Telephone $288.00
Diamond Lime Gravel $8,760.91
Eakes Supplies $23.99
Flores, Mario Rent $975.00
Filterbuy Business Supplies $679.36
Garrett Tire & Treads Equip Tires $2,524.72
Hamilton Sales And Service LLC Shop Supplies $148.25
Hamilton Telecommunications Telephone $283.12
Hansen International Truck, Inc Equip Parts $501.77
Hometown Leasing Leases $69.68
Husker Steel Steel Products $9,225.00
Interstate Battery Road Equippart $1,375.60
Island Glass Company Building Repair $906.65
Jim’s Usave Medical $416.34
Medical Enterprises Testing $36.00
Memorial Community Health Medical $29.00
Mid Air It, LLC Data Processing $7,187.62
Midwest Engineering, Inc Engineering $13,603.50
Miller, Ariel Cleaning $385.00
Murphy Tractor Grader $306,072.53
Napa Auto Supplies $2,665.92
NE Law Enforcement Training Center Training $142.00
NPPD Electricity $144.66
Perrett Construction Ltd Gravel & Rock $14,982.00
Rasmussen Mechanical Systems Maint $890.40
Rathman Manning Construction LLC Building $313,150.00
Sack Lumber Supplies Hwy $52.20
Samsara Inc Hwy Cell Phone $259.57
Speece Lewis Engineers Bridge Project $1,183.17
Svehla Court Cost $512.50
US Bank Monthly Bill $1,204.71
Village Of Giltner Monthly Bill $125.35
Whitney, Newman, Mersch & Otto Court Cost $8,837.50
Total $711,209.13
September 2, 2026 (ZNEZ)
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