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 MASTER
COMMISSIONER’S SALE
Re: 7143.1610
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the District Court of Hamilton County, Nebraska, and pursuant to the Decree of said Court, in an action wherein MidFirst Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings Association is Plaintiff and Ryan Lukasen, marital status unknown; Current Spouse of Ryan Lukassen, if any, real name unknown; and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development are Defendants, Case No. CI 25-110; I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder the following property at 10:00 AM, on June 25, 2026, at the East door of the Hamilton County Courthouse, 1111 13th St., Aurora, NE 68818, Nebraska, to-wit:
The North Twenty (20) Feet of Lot Twelve (12) and the South Sixty (60) Feet of Lot Thirteen (13), Blacks Second Subdivision in the City of Aurora, Hamilton County, Nebraska and that part of vacated alley as shown in Ordinance No. 824
and commonly known as 414 17th St., Aurora, NE 68818, to satisfy the liens and encumbrances therein set forth; and to satisfy the accruing court costs, all as provided by said Order and Decree.
The highest bidder will deposit with the Master Commissioner, at the time of the sale (must have the check in your possession when bidding), a non-refundable personal or cashier’s check in the amount of $5,000.00 with the full purchase price, in certified funds, to be received by the Plaintiff’s Attorney immediately upon Confirmation of the Sale by the Court, except this requirement is waived when the highest bidder is the Plaintiff. If the Purchaser does not pay the full purchase price and if the sale then has to be set aside, the deposit remains non-refundable and it will be applied toward the amounts incurred to unwind the sale and re-set a new sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for all liens and encumbrances not foreclosed by this Sale, if any, all applicable fees, all taxes, including the documentary stamp tax, and all special assessments. This property is sold “as is” and this sale is made without any warranties as to title or condition of the property.
If this sale is set aside for any reason, other than as described above, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, or the purchase price if paid by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Plaintiff, the Servicer for the Plaintiff, the Defendants, the Master Commissioner, or the Plaintiff’s/Servicer’s/Defendants’/Master Commissioner’s Attorney. If you are a bidder other than the Plaintiff, and you choose to enter a bid at this sale, you are accepting the terms of this sale without recourse as outlined in this Notice of Master Commissioner’s Sale.
Michael Powell
Master Commissioner
Walentine O’toole, LLP
Attorneys at Law
11240 Davenport St.
Omaha, NE 68154
May 20, 27, June 3, & 10, 2026
(ZNEZ)
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NOTICE
OF ORGANIZATION OF
G4J PROPERTIES, LLC
Notice is hereby given that G4J PROPERTIES, LLC, a Nebraska Limited Liability Company, has been organized under the laws of the State of Nebraska, with its designated office and registered agent located at 2407 E. 6th Road, Henderson, NE 68371. The initial agent for service of process on the company is Gale L. Nunnenkamp.
Scott D. Grafton, #22264
Whitney, Newman, Mersch,
Otto & Grafton, P.C.
1228 L Street
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-5414
May 20, 27 & June 3, 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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Hamilton County
minutes
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met for their Regular Meeting on Monday June 1, 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 May 19, 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 May 18, 2026 meeting were approved as presented.
County Board of Commissioners meetings are recorded.
No one was in attendance for Public Participation.
Bonita Forsman and grandson was in attendance to discuss a possible donation of flag pole or bench(s) for the new Hamilton County Extension Building in memory of LaVonne “Bonnie” Ernst Ediger that had worked at the Extension Office for 33 ½ year. The Board will visit with the Extension Office about their preference. Forsman would like to be done by the Fair.
A quarterly Jail inspection was preformed for the County Commissioners, Pat Shaw Business Administrator & Jill M. DeMers County Clerk by Sheriff Jeromy McCoy.
Motion by Merkel Second by SaBell to approve Norfolk Contracting as Contractor for the Kronborg Bridge Replacement Project C-41 (256) at $317,663.00 for estimated start date September 2026 as presented by Jeremy Brandt Highway Superintendent Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Pat Shaw Business Administrator discussed the Budget Summary Report and gave an update as we are finishing up our fiscal year.
Budget Presentation was given by Extension Office Emily Cummings. Also, Board discussed with Cummings the donation of possible flag poll or bench(s) from above Agenda item discussion with Bonita Forsman.
Motion by McDonald Second by Merkel to approve Bonita Forsman to donate bench(s) in honor of her mother LaVonne “Bonnie” Ernst Ediger at the new Extension Building at the Fairgrounds. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Salary Committee met and presented a step scale to the Board, this will be continually discussed.
Motion by SaBell Second by Salmon to approve to designate MIPS/NACO that partners with the State Print Shop & Pitney Bowes for the printing service for the Joint Public Hearing postcards. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motin by SaBell Second by Salmon the approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Emergency Management 2013 Chevrolet Silverado transfer to the Sheriff. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes
Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to approve Surplus Property Disposal Request for the Sheriff for three computer towers as waste. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes.
Motion by SaBell Second by McDonald to go into Executive Session at 9:57 a.m. for the protection of the public interest or for the prevention of needless injury to the reputation on an individual. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to come out of Executive Session at 11:03 a.m. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes. No action taken.
Board Committee Reports were given. Pat Shaw Business Administrator presented an update & progress report on the Courthouse and Extension Building. Jeremy Brandt gave a road & bridge update.
Correspondence was received and reviewed from Hamilton County Food Bank 10/11 /Can Care-A-Van June 23rd from 8am – 2pm and the City of Aurora Public Notice request from Midwest Pipe and Tank dba MPT Auto Service for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for an Automobile Repair and Tire Service Business for June 3, 2026 7:38 p.m.
Vendors were signed from May 25, 2026 and Payroll was signed.
Vendor Claim
BOKF, NA Corporate Trust Services Hamilton County $7,002.50
Payroll
General
Wages, Salaries, & Exp $123,349.74
Social Security $8,822.77
Medica $36,099.93
Principal-Dental $1,110.70
Ameritas-Retirement $8,269.02
Principal-Life $172.18
Principal-Ltd $490.15
Total $178,314.49
E-911 & 911
Wages, Salaries & Exp $873.60
Social Security $66.84
Total $940.44
Highway
Wages, Salaries & Exp $38,439.90
Social Security $2,788.59
Medica $12,829.64
Principal-Dental $315.90
Ameritas-Retirement $2,445.64
Principal-Life $67.89
Principal-Ltd $184.01
Total $57,071.57
Total $236,326.50
With no further business, Motion by Salmon Second by SaBell to adjourn at 11:33 a.m. Vote: All Ayes. The next meeting will be held on Monday June 8, 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
June 10, 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 15, 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 10, 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 June 17, 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
June 10, 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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Hamilton County Vendor Claims
All Star Auto Glass Road Equip Repair $410.05
AT-Scene LLC Yearly Dues $3,765.00
Aurora News Register Print &Publish $1,249.93
Black Hills Heating Fuels $867.60
Bosselman Energy Fuel $32,249.57
B’s Enterprises, Inc Signs & Post $2,388.00
Capital City Transfer Services Coroner Cost $448.80
Cardinal Assessment Group, LLC Special Appraiser Fees $2,150.00
Central NE Attorney Court Cost $4,162.50
CPI Fuel $5,949.01
CVA Fuel $393.87
Das State Acctg Cell Phone Service $128.19
Douglas County Sheriff Subpeona $9.51
Eakes Maintenance Agreement $797.13
Election Systems & Software Election Cost $2,271.04
Frey, Sidney E. Dist Crt Cost $125.00
Gale’s Welding, Inc Road Equip Repair $6,500.00
H2Grow Building & Grounds $204.86
Hall County Sheriff Court Cost $37.00
Hamilton County Attorney Subpoena $10.48
Hansen International Truck, Inc Road Equip Repair $4,204.61
Hometown Leasing Leaases $69.68
Hydrotech Safety Supplies $1,056.85
J.F. Ahern Co Agreements $776.00
Jim’s Usave Medical $371.16
Kingery Construction Co Building Remodel $323,188.99
Marvin Planning Consultants, Inc Misc Operating Expense $1,220.00
Mid Air It, LLC Agreements $9,451.30
Midwest Service And Sales Bridges $8,192.00
NHHS State Institutions $90.00
NPPD Electricity $1,591.26
O’reilly Automotive, Inc Road Equip Repair $274.46
Physicians Laboratory, P.C. Coroner Cost $2,336.25
Public Works 1 Road And Bridge $25,000.00
R&S Monument Engraving Services Monument Restore $6,200.00
Sahling Kenworth Road Equip Repair $65.12
Speece Lewis Engineers Bridges $6,757.32
Spyglass Group, LLC Telephone Service $579.02
Steube, Sharilyn Mntlhlthborad $125.00
Svehla Dc Appted Atty $1,142.50
Thomas & Thomas Court Reporters Court Cost $204.38
Thomas, Jon Dcappted Atty $125.00
Verhage, Carroll Mntlhlthboard $250.00
Verizon Telephone Service $240.23
Verizon Connect Fleet Usa LLC Gps $709.80
Village of Giltner Monthly Bill $139.76
Whitney, Newman, Mersch & Otto Court Cost $4,535.00
Woods/Aiken Professional Fees $5,542.50
Total $468,555.73
June 10, 2026 (ZNEZ)