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According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners. 

According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners. 

Smith notes decline in COVID cases

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
According to Hamilton County Emergency Manager Kirt Smith, COVID case numbers have gone up and then back down since the last time he met with commissioners.
Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Exiting Hamilton County Attorney Mike Powell (left) enjoyed a small “retirement” celebration after the conclusion of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Many came to wish him well, including Commissioner John Thomas (center).

Doug Dexter appointed as county attorney

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Local attorney Mike Powell took in his final meeting as the official county attorney Monday, as commissioners accepted his letter of resignation and welcomed acting then-current deputy county attorney Doug Dexter to fill the remainder of his term. Powell announced his resignation during the Dec.
For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.

For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.

Home Show cancelled for 2022

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
For the second consecutive year the Hamilton County Home & Garden show is a no-go, though this time event organizers aren’t blaming only COVID.
Berniece Luthy stands in her kitchen with her blue-ribbon worthy raisin sour cream pie. The blue ribbon pictured showcases just one of her Best of Division finishes at the Nebraska State Fair, where Luthy is also a volunteer.

Berniece Luthy stands in her kitchen with her blue-ribbon worthy raisin sour cream pie. The blue ribbon pictured showcases just one of her Best of Division finishes at the Nebraska State Fair, where Luthy is also a volunteer.

Berniece Luthy shares recipes, baking skills via fair

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Berniece Luthy’s kitchen is a source of not only meals, but a place where she has worked on creating and sharing her recipes for pies, breads and more. Not content with just serving her baked goods to friends and family, she took her cooking to the Hamilton County Fair.
Jeremy Brandt

Jeremy Brandt

Brandt named highway supt.

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Jeremy Brandt was appointed by county commissioners Monday as Hamilton County Highway Superintendent.  Brandt replaces former Supt. K.C. Pawling, who now works for NIRMA, and will take up the position effective immediately.
A large chunk of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was occupied with discussion between board members and county sheriff Jeromy McCoy.

A large chunk of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was occupied with discussion between board members and county sheriff Jeromy McCoy.

County talks possible purchase of new body, in-car cams

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
A large chunk of Monday’s Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting was occupied with discussion between board members and county sheriff Jeromy McCoy.  “In June I presented during budget that our in-car cameras had been purchased in 2011,” McCoy began.
Hamilton County Clerk/Election Commissioner Jill DeMers officially rescinded her request to commissioners Monday for the consideration of moving Hamilton County to an all-mail voting format. 

Hamilton County Clerk/Election Commissioner Jill DeMers officially rescinded her request to commissioners Monday for the consideration of moving Hamilton County to an all-mail voting format. 

Mail-in ballot plan rescinded

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Hamilton County Clerk/Election Commissioner Jill DeMers officially rescinded her request to commissioners Monday for the consideration of moving Hamilton County to an all-mail voting format.
Deputy Secretary of State (elections division) Wayne Bena listened in, then spoke during Monday’s public hearing.

Deputy Secretary of State (elections division) Wayne Bena listened in, then spoke during Monday’s public hearing.

Mail-in ballot plan stirs reaction

Kurt Johnson
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
More than 20 local residents voiced their opposition to a proposal to convert Hamilton County to all mail-in ballots Monday in a hour-long public hearing which included input from a state elections official.
As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.

As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.

Holiday food pantry tips

News Staff
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
by Graham Christenson  As the busy holiday season approaches, the Hamilton County Food Pantry is always looking for donations.
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format.

Input sought on all-mail voting

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Hamilton County commissioners had a familiar topic in front of them again Monday -- a proposed all-mail election format. Hamilton County clerk and election commissioner Jill DeMers approached the board to see how she might move forward in gathering public opinion on the matter.