Public Notices

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND LANDOWNERS OF KEARNEY COUNTY

Nebraska Law Prohibits the following activities in the county road(s) or ditch(s)

  1. Obstructing or injuring the surface of the road or ditch
  2. Farming, cleaning or digging in or on road or within the county right-of-way
  3. Fencing or pasturing of the county right-of-way or ditches
  4. Installing driveways without first obtaining a permit from Kearney County.
  5. Diverting water into the right-of-way and/or blocking or altering the flow of water.
  6. Allowing a pivot irrigation system or any other irrigation system to water the road
  7. Dumping trash, trees, or other debris in the road or ditch.

These activities without the proper permits and/or approval from Kearney County are violations and punishable as crimes. Your cooperation in prohibiting these activities is appreciated for the safety of all. Before you plan to affect a road or ditch, please contact the Kearney County Department of Roads or the Kearney County Board of Commissioners to obtain the necessary permits.

NOTICE

To all landowners and operators. It is illegal to water a public road with a center pivot irrigation systems per Nebraska State Statute §39-301. It is the responsibility of all landowners and operators to ensure the end guns on their center pivots are shutting off before they reach public roads. Any damage to the public road could result in fines and/or payment for the damages that occur. Center pivot owners/operators also assume liability to the traveling public for creating a driving hazard on a public road.

KEARNEY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS


Employment Opportunities

Clerical Staff Position
Kearney County Clerk, Register of Deeds and Election Office will be accepting applications for a full-time Clerical Position.  Applicant should be very detail oriented, able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, have legible handwriting and understand legal descriptions. Should have extensive computer skills and knowledge of different types of office equipment. Benefits include insurance, retirement, vacation, holiday and sick leave.  Application and job description can be picked up at the Kearney County Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Courthouse or on the County’s website.  (424 N. Colorado, Minden, NE) Call 308-832-2723 for further information.  Position is open until filled. The County gives preference to Veterans in employment decisions and is an EOE and reserves the right to refuse any or all applications. 

County Road Department
The Kearney County Road Department will be accepting applications for a Full-Time Equipment II Operator / Truck Driver. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have general knowledge of heavy equipment and road maintenance procedures. Job entails operating heavy equipment, trucks, tractors and other road equipment on and off the road surface and other road maintenance operations. Class A CDL is preferred. Benefit package includes health insurance with cost share for family, dental and life insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. The starting wage is proportionate to experience.
Application and detailed job description can be picked up and returned to the Kearney County Road Department at 1124 East 9th Minden, Nebraska until May 29th, 2025, or until the position is filled. Kearney County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran’s Preference applies to this position.

Kearney County is Seeking a Part Time Deputy County Attorney
The Kearney County Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for a part time Deputy County Attorney.  This position generally requires office hours 20-30 hours per month, generally on Thursdays, with some on-call responsibilities.  Responsibilities will vary depending on experience and the office’s needs, but will generally focus on juvenile law.  Candidate should have some experience with juvenile law as well as a desire to help juveniles.  Responsibilities vary but will include reviewing evidence to make determinations of the filing of juvenile petitions, and fully handling the prosecution of these cases.  Duties also include covering assigned on-call periods to answer after-hours legal questions from law enforcement and handling coroner matters. Salary is competitive and negotiable based on qualifications and experience.  To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and Kearney County Employment application to Melodie Bellamy, Kearney County Attorney, PO Box 110, Minden, NE 68959 or email at doverleese@kearneycountyne.gov.  Kearney County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications taken until February 1, 2025 or until filled.   
 
Kearney County Application for Employment can be found at https://kearneycounty.ne.gov/pdfs/district_court/App-Employment.pdfor may be picked up at the Kearney County Clerk’s Office. 

Employment Application