The two newest listings are shown here. Use a search function above or try our Advanced Search for more listings. Commissioners Proceedings Statement - Tuesday, February 24, 2026 The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners (BOC) met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the County Courthouse. Notice of the meeting was published in the Sheridan County Journal Star and on the County website, sheridancounty.ne.gov. The meeting was open to the public and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meetings Act. Present were Chairman James Krotz, Commissioners Dan Kling and Bruce Messersmith, Deputy Clerk Paige Rager, Treasurer Renee Thies and Clerk of the District Court Carol Stouffer.
There was no business for the Board of Equalization (BOE).
Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton reported that mild temperatures and a bit of moisture have made it possible to resume grading, and the gravel trucks are still running.
At 9:30 the Commissioners opened two bids for the contract hauling 10,000 tons or more of ¾” base course red rock from South Dakota. Haulers must be able to provide at least 3 trucks or approximately 6 loads per working day. Bids were received from Wolken Trucking LLC of Rushville and Sherburn Trucking LLC of Chadron. Consideration of the bids was tabled until March 10 at 9:30 a.m. to allow time for the Commissioners and the Superintendent to review the details of the bids.
Val Jasante, field representative for Congressman Adrian Smith, appeared to report on recent activities in D.C. The Commissioners asked Jasante to communicate their concern about the damage that tariffs were doing to Nebraska agriculture.
Building Superintendent Jeff Davis reported that he had one applicant for the position of housekeeper, the person is not seeking a full-time position. The Board told Davis to hire the person as a part-time employee and to continue to search for a full-time applicant while he and the Board consider how to re-configure department staffing.
The BOC considered and approved a request for the subdivision of a rural parcel of less than ten acres for Micaela Chitty.
The Commissioners scheduled a road trip with the Road Superintendent on March 3 to inspect the project sites on the one-and-six-year road plan.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the BOE/BOC will be Tuesday, March 10. The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners will be available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk and now are available online at sheridancounty.ne.gov.
Written by James Krotz
Posted by Jack Andersen All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome.
Commissioners Minutes - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 While this is believed to be an accurate statement of the minutes, it is not the official version. Any errors or discrepancies are those of the writer. The Sheridan County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 9:15 A.M. on February 17, 2026. All members present along with Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, Clerk of District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer, Assessor Tina Skinner and Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton. Krotz stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act. This meeting was posted in the Sheridan County Journal Star on February 11, 2026 and posted on the official website.
Kling made a motion to accept the agenda. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Kling made a motion to approve the minutes of 2-10-2026. Messersmith seconded the motion. With a roll call voted aye.
The board audited and approved salary claims and signed claim checks.
The board reviewed the audit report for 2025. Messersmith made a motion to accept the 2025 Audit report presented by Dana F Cole & Company LLP. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Caitlin Roes, Extension Educator reported on the Rural Grocery Store Learning Cohort. A program designed to support independently owned grocery stores in rural communities.
Melissa Mracek presented the board the proposed lease agreement for the Extension office building located at 800 South Loofborrow in Rushville. The owner of the building is asking for an increase of $200/month in rent and for the county to pay all utilities. The board will take the proposal under advisement.
Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton visited about the 1 & 6 year road projects. Norton informed the board that his crews are still hauling gravel and cutting trees. Norton asked if the moisture comes if it is permissible to work overtime. The board agreed to utilize the opportunity.
Local Resident Diana Robins appeared to express her appreciation for Rod Norton’s timely response to her request for road work in her area.
County Surveyor Carl Gilbert joined the meeting by telephone to discuss his efforts to correct a number of fraudulent surveys performed by Blew Associates out of Arkansas. The surveys were not up to state standards, and many were never filed with the state. The surveyor from Blew Associates had had his license revoked. Gilbert will work to make the corrections and invoice the clerk for his work.
At 11 A.M. Jenna Habegger of the Nebraska Department of Transportation convened a Webex meeting to discuss the project kick off regarding the re-surfacing sandhill trails in the Antioch area.
Present: James Krotz, Dan Kling, Bruce Messersmith, Sindy Coburn, Rod Norton, Carol Stouffer, Renee Thies, Mark & Deb Cover, Charlie & Dana Hamilton, Wyatt Walker & Logan McDonald.
No Building & Grounds.
No Sheriff.
Public Comment: None
Adjourn: 11:55 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen Board of Equalization Minutes - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 The Sheridan County Board of Equalization met in regular session at 9 A.M. on February 17, 2026. All members present along with County Clerk Sindy Coburn, Treasurer Renee Thies, Clerk of District Court Clerk Carol Stouffer, Assessor Tina Skinner and Interim Road Superintendent Rod Norton. Krotz stated that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Nebraska Open Meeting Act. This meeting was published in the Sheridan County Journal Star on February 11, 2026 and posted on the official website.
Messersmith made a motion to accept the agenda. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Messersmith made a motion to approve the minutes of 2-10-2026. Kling seconded the motion. With a roll call vote all voted aye.
Public Comment: None. No action taken.
Adjourn: 9:10 A.M.
Attest: Sindy L. Coburn, Clerk
James Krotz, Chairman
Posted by Jack Andersen
The minutes of this and all meetings of the Board of Commissioners are available to the public at the office of the Sheridan County Clerk.
All meetings of the Board of Commissioners are held in compliance with Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the public is always welcome. |
