Public Notices

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the Kearney County Joint Planning Commission will be held the 1st day of December 2025 @ 6:00 pm in the Assembly Room of the Kearney County Courthouse in Minden, of Kearney County Nebraska.

Questions or comments may be directed to the County Zoning Administrator's Office at 308- 830-0589. An agenda for this meeting, kept continuously current, is available for public inspection at the office of the Zoning Administrator. The agenda may be modified prior to such meeting.

Craig Lupkes
Zoning Administrator

 

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

Employment Application

Planning, Zoning and Floodplain Administrator Opening
Kearney County is accepting applications for a Part Time Planning, Zoning and Floodplain Administrator. Must be at least 19 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and must be authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a valid State of Nebraska operator’s license and you must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Previous experience with zoning regulations and County Boards is helpful. Applications and full job description are available for pickup at the Kearney County Clerk’s office and Kearney County website (www.kearneycounty.ne.gov). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and must be returned to the Kearney County Clerk. Kearney County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subject to Veteran’s preference.
Full Job Description of Planning, Zoning & Floodplain Administrator