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Clearwater Chamber of Commerce's rodeo committee is busy putting the final touches on the group's 59th annual rodeo, which begins June 26 and continues through June 28 at Gene Snodgrass Arena located along West US Highway 275 in Clearwater. Chamber President Curt Thiele said planning for the 2026 event began last summer, and chamber members continue to make improvements to the three-day show. "We're a fan-friendly and family-friendly rodeo," Thiele said. A fun addition to this year's rodeo is...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA JUNE 9, 2026 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the June 2, 2026, meeting. Public comments. Reviewed correspondence. Clerk of the district court, treasurer’s fund balance, treasurer’s miscellaneous revenue report, treasurer’s sweep account statement, sheriff’s fee report for May were reviewed. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 160.41; AMERITAS ins 22,143.92; ANT CO...
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jun. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King, Jeff Schlecht. Others present: Angie Hupp, Michael See, Lauren Sheridan...
On the advice of county attorney Joe Smith, Antelope County Commissioners approved an Inter-local Agreement with Brown County for 911 calls and dispatch services through the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office. Approval was granted Tuesday, during the commissioners' meeting at the Antelope County Courthouse in Neligh. The Inter-local Agreement will last for a limited time until Brown County fills vacancies in their sheriff’s department. All cost of services will be paid for by Brown County. Smith went on to tell the ACC that the Clock Tower Pro...
Area youths are invited to learn about dinosaurs and partake in hands-on activities during the Clearwater Public Library’s summer reading program. Events are scheduled for ever Wednesday during June, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the library, at 626 Main Street. All ages are welcome and no sign-up is necessary. On June 3, participants will learn about habitats. After collecting resources outside, each youngster will create a realistic dinosaur habitat that will be on display throughout the summer. The June 10 get-together will focus on fossils. P...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 11, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Brian King, Jeff Schlec...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES APRIL 13, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., April 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, posted at US Post Office, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank and given to Board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody Kester, Brian King,...
On a cool Monday morning, the kind that carries the quiet promise of spring on the Nebraska plains, pride filled the streets of Clearwater. "Holy cow, it's just so fun to be with you here in Clearwater," Gov. Jim Pillen said, smiling as he addressed a crowd gathered to celebrate something bigger than an award, a way of life. That way of life earned the village of 380 people the state's 2026 Governor's Showcase Community Award, an honor given annually to one Nebraska town that exemplifies...
Gather a team and join in the fun as the Clearwater Public Library hosts trivia night at The Waterhole on Friday, March 27, at 7 p.m. Teams of two to four people may register. Cost is $20 per person. Registration includes a meal - fish, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw, and dessert - and trivia play. Pre-registration is appreciated at the library or via the Clearwater Public Library Facebook page....
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 9, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., March 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Feb. 9, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES JANUARY 12, 2026 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Jan. 12, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Dec. 8, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman, Marsha Hart, Cody...
Several Clearwater zoning proposals cleared their first hurdle Dec. 2, as the local zoning commission held a public hearing at the Clearwater Public Library. The first request involved Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., shifting the property from R-1 single-family residential to A-1 agriculture. The change would allow consideration of a conditional use permit for a 194-foot U.S. Cellular tower. Resident Brian King sought clarification, noting he and his aunt, Joy Knapp, own adjacent property....
RESOLUTION 2025-3 VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, ANTELOPE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, SETTING WAGES FOR LIBRARIAN CHELSEA SILBERNAGEL, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND CONTINUING TO AND THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE IN PAMPHLET FORM. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AND VILLAGE BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. That there be and hereby is an established wage...
This December, Clearwater will step back in time to create a family-friendly holiday event. The Old-fashioned Christmas, sponsored by the Clearwater Chamber of Commercee, will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Clearwater American Legion. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served between 5 and 7:30 p.m. Freewill donations to the Antelope County Food Pantry, or canned items, will be acceepted. Sleigh rides will be available on Main Street through the event. Santa Claus will make an appearance,...
Clearwater Public Library will host its annual Secret Kids’ Shopping Corner during the Old-Fashioned Christmas on Dec. 7 at the American Legion. “This special shop will be available for children to buy gifts for their loved ones,” said library director, Chelsea Silbernagel. Price of items will range between $1 and $5. Library personnel will assist children shop and wrap gifts so they remain a secret. The library is accepting donations of new or like-new items to use in the shop. Items may be dropped off during library hours, 1 to 5 p.m. on Tu...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the Planning Commission of the Village of Clearwater will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m., at the library meeting room and will be open to the public. Purpose of the hearing is to discuss the following items: 1. Organization of planning commission positions 2. Proposed zoning change of Parcel #000660500, 800 Montana St., Clearwater, from R-1 Single-family Residential to A-1 Agricultural 3. Proposed conditional use permit for US...
REGULAR PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES November 10, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Nov. 10, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: ALLO Business, srv, 48.00; American Legion Emblem Sales, sup, 432.95; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,352.25; Applied Connective Technologies, srv/sup, 1,352.25; Black Hills Energy, util, 252.42; Bomgaars, sup, 79.59; City of Neligh, srv, 4,872.80; Clearwater Market, sup, 18.35; Cornhusker Press, sup, 111.30; DK Feed & Supply, sup, 24.74; ERPPD, util, 1,266.32; Economic Savings, tnfr, 2,386.12; General Savings, tnfr, 2,386.12; Jarecki Sharp & Petersen, lgl, 300.00; NNTC, util, 196.50; Petty...
Outdoor renovations at Clearwater Public Library are complete. The entrance now sits in the center of the building, and two new windows were added. Library Trustees President LuAnn Schindler said the project originated after an indoor upgrade proved unfeasible and a downtown revitalization study suggested updating the façade. "We hoped to begin an expansion project indoors, with a move into the old ambulance bay; however, that project proved to be financially unfeasible," she said. During that...
Several locations in the Summerland area will host trick or treaters on Halloween. In Ewing, the United Methodist-Presbyterian Church will host indoor trick or treating from 5 to 7 p.m. Hot dogs will also be served. Clearwater Public Library invites trick or treaters to stop by after 5 p.m. Library Director Chelsea Silbernagel said treat bags have been prepared and glow bracelets will be available to those who drop in. Three and Company Baking will welcome trick or treaters between 5 and 8 p.m....
PROCEEDINGS VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 2025 The Board of Trustees of the Village of Clearwater met for a regular meeting Mon., Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., in the fire hall meeting room. Meeting opened at 7 p.m. Notice of meeting was given in advance by publication in Summerland Advocate-Messenger, was posted at US Post Office in Clearwater, Clearwater Market, and Cornerstone Bank-Clearwater and was given to board members prior to meeting. Public was informed of location of Open Meeting Act poster. Present: Kelly Kerkman,...
VILLAGE OF CLEARWATER APPROVED CLAIMS General Checking: ALLO Business, srv, 48.00; Advanced Consulting Engineering Services, srv, 1,000.00; Antelope Co. Sheriff, srv, 1,352.25; Arbor Day Foundation, dues, 25.00; Black Hills Energy, util, 112.11; Bomgaars, sup, 17.99; Carhart Lumber, sup, 104.62; Clearwater Library, tnfr, 2,250.00; Clearwater Market, sup, 39.96; ColdType Publishing, adv/rent, 942.25; Cordell’s ATV Repair, sup, 244.29; Cornhusker Press, sup, 243.62; ERPPD, util, 1,184.51; Economic Savings, tnfr, 1,936.00; Farmers Pride, sup, 3...
PROCEEDINGS ANTELOPE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NELIGH, NEBRASKA OCT. 14, 2025 Chairman opened the meeting. Notice of meeting published as required by statute. Approved agenda. Approved minutes of the Oct. 7, 2025, BOC meeting. Approved payroll. Approved vendor claims. General: AMAZON ex 56.11; AMERITAS ins 22,292.12; ANTELOPE CO COURT ex 337.00; ANTELOPE CO SHRF ex 810.17; ANTELOPE CO TREAS ex 800,320.00; ANTELOPE CO 4-H COUNCIL ex 200.00; APPEARA ex 71.12; APPLIED CONN TECH ex 5,586.40; FIRSTNET ut 667.85; BLACK HILLS ENERGY ut 160.96;...
