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[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission&body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Thursday, August 29 Bobcat XC JH/HS XC @ Burwell Invite, 10 a.m., Calamus Golf Course Bobcat VB JV/V VB @ West Holt Triangular; v Elkhorn Valley @ 6 p.m; v West Holt @ 7 p.m. Friday, August 30 Holt County BOE and Supervisors Holt County BOE and Supervisors, 9/9:15 a.m., Holt County Courthouse, O'Neill - Budget hearing at 1:15 p.m. Bobcat Football V Football @...
Holt County Supervisors will consider several items when they meet in regular session, Dec. 16. As of press time, supervisors were scheduled to discuss office space for the District 8 Probation Office at 10 a.m. At 10:15, sheriff department personnel will present quotes for a vehicle, security equipment and computers. Bid opening for steel material for a Holt/Knox County bridge replacement project is scheduled for 11 a.m. Other items on the agenda include surety bonds, an inheritance refund and department report from road superintendent Gary...
NOTICE TO STEEL FABRICATORS Holt-Knox County Line Bridge Replacement Project Sealed proposals for the Steel H-Pile, Steel Sheet Pile, Sub-Structure Steel, Super-Structure Steel, Metal Decking, Deck Reinforcing Steel and Bridge Guardrail for an 65’-0” long by 24’-0” wide roadway bridge in Holt County, Nebraska, “Steel Material for Holt-Knox Countyline Bridge Replacement Project” will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Cathy Pavel, in her office at the Holt County Courthouse, until 11 a.m., local time, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, and thereaf...
A field investigator with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission may soon open shop in the Holt County Courthouse. During the Nov. 27 Holt County supervisors meeting, John Bauer with NGPC requested to use office space, if available. "I need room for a desk, chair and a couple filing cabinets," Bauer said. Supervisor Dustin Breiner asked how soon space would be needed. Bauer replied there's "no rush." Chairman Bill Tielke said once the St. Mary's third-grade students move back to the school, an...
NOTICE TO STEEL FABRICATORS Holt-Knox County Line Bridge Replacement Project Sealed proposals for the Steel H-Pile, Steel Sheet Pile, Sub-Structure Steel, Super-Structure Steel, Metal Decking, Deck Reinforcing Steel and Bridge Guardrail for an 65’-0” long by 24’-0” wide roadway bridge in Holt County, Nebraska, “Steel Material for Holt-Knox Countyline Bridge Replacement Project” will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Cathy Pavel, in her office at the Holt County Courthouse, until 11 a.m., local time, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, and thereaf...
Holt County Supervisors approved a change order for work on the Ewing Southeast project C45, on the St. John's bridge. During the Nov. 18 meeting, road superintendent Gary Connot said Dixon Construction had planned to start construction Nov.4. "They revised it initially for a couple weeks, Nov. 18, and they revised it again for a December start," Connot said. Ramsy Robertson, engineer with Mainelli Wagner & Associates, reviewed the construction schedule with supervisors. "It's up to you if...
NOTICE TO STEEL FABRICATORS Holt-Knox County Line Bridge Replacement Project Sealed proposals for the Steel H-Pile, Steel Sheet Pile, Sub-Structure Steel, Super-Structure Steel, Metal Decking, Deck Reinforcing Steel and Bridge Guardrail for an 65’-0” long by 24’-0” wide roadway bridge in Holt County, Nebraska, “Steel Material for Holt-Knox Countyline Bridge Replacement Project” will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Cathy Pavel, in her office at the Holt County Courthouse, until 11 a.m., local time, on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, and thereaf...
REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Holt County is seeking an engineering consultant(s) to provide professional services for a two-year period beginning Nov. 1, 2024. This contract may include projects that utilize county, state and/or federal funding or reimbursement. If selected for a project, the selected consultant will meet with Holt County to develop a detailed work plan and cost estimate for the primary engineering and/or construction engineering services required. A conflict-of-interest...
Holt County's road department will receive two new motorgraders following approval from county supervisors at the Sept. 30 meeting in O'Neill. Representatives from Murphy Tractor and NMC CAT presented bids. Murphy Tractor's bid package was for a JD 772G Motorgrader with six-wheel drive and a snow wing, off the state bid, for $487,500, which includes a service agreement for $63,221. NMC's bid was for a 140-15AWD Caterpillar, with snow wing off the Sourcewell quote, for $432,900, which includes a...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Sealed proposals for the construction of one bridge superstructure replacement. The bridge superstructure replacement is a single span superstructure replacement 20’-4” wide by 31’-8” long on 881 Road Redbird Creek – Bridge No. C004534210 – Project C45 (563). The sealed proposals shall include removal of the existing 20’-4 wide by 31’-8 long timber superstructure and construction of the new superstructure including materials, labor, equipment, tools, along with appurtenances a...
Holt County Supervisors approved the purchase of a new pickup, Monday, when they met in regular session at the courthouse in O'Neill. Deputy Ed Nordby presented a bid of $49,446 from Anderson Auto Group through the State of Nebraska purchasing Bureau. The new vehicle will be a 2024 Ford F150 Super Crew XLT 4x4, with a push bumper, full-length running boards and driver-side spotlight. Nordby said, "Sheriff Matchett has it in the budget." County Clerk Cathy Pavel said American Recovery Plan Act...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Sealed proposals for the construction of one bridge superstructure replacement. The bridge superstructure replacement is a single span superstructure replacement 20’-4” wide by 31’-8” long on 881 Road Redbird Creek – Bridge No. C004534210 – Project C45 (563). The sealed proposals shall include removal of the existing 20’-4 wide by 31’-8 long timber superstructure and construction of the new superstructure including materials, labor, equipment, tools, along with appurtenances a...
Hand counting of election ballots will not take place in Holt County anytime soon, despite a request from citizens made at the Sept. 16 supervisors' meeting in O'Neill. Grace Coleman of Atkinson presented petitions discouraging use of electronic tabulators and encouraging a return to hand counting of ballots at the precinct level. She said individuals from Holt, Boyd, Antelope, Cedar, Knox, Dixon and northern Pierce counties signed the petitions, which were circulated over the summer months....
NOTICE TO HOLT COUNTY LANDOWNERS Section 39-1811, R.R.S. of Nebraska, Reissue 2017, provides: It shall be the duty of the landowners in this state to mow or otherwise destroy all weeds to the middle of all public roads and drainage ditches running along their lands at least twice each year, namely sometime in July for the first time and sometime in September for the second time. Notice is further given that if the landowner neglects to mow or destroy the weeds it shall be the duty of the county board to cause the weeds to be mowed or otherwise...
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Sealed proposals for the construction of one bridge superstructure replacement. The bridge superstructure replacement is a single span superstructure replacement 20’-4” wide by 31’-8” long on 881 Road Redbird Creek – Bridge No. C004534210 – Project C45 (563). The sealed proposals shall include removal of the existing 20’-4 wide by 31’-8 long timber superstructure and construction of the new superstructure including materials, labor, equipment, tools, along with appurtenances a...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, until Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at 11 a.m., CDT, for construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert and associated grading in Holt County in Nebraska and other work incidental thereto. The sealed bids are to be plainly marked “Attention: Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, Holt County Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Project, Project No. C-45(...
Holt County Supervisors gave the nod to VRDG, LLC, for construction of a commercial solar conversion system, following a public hearing held Monday in O'Neill. Opponents expressed concerns about setbacks, environmental issues and health concerns, while proponents touted the tax advantages, seeing the system as a way to keep the family farm viable. The 325-megawatt nameplate capacity site will cover 300 Holt County acres, with the balance of construction set to take place in Knox County. It is...
Section 39-1811, R.R.S. of Nebraska, Reissue 2017, provides: It shall be the duty of the landowners in this state to mow or otherwise destroy all weeds to the middle of all public roads and drainage ditches running along their lands at least twice each year, namely sometime in July for the first time and sometime in September for the second time. Notice is further given that if the landowner neglects to mow or destroy the weeds it shall be the duty of the county board to cause the weeds to be mowed or otherwise destroyed and assess the cost of...
After listening to a presentation about county IT services by Dave Sharr, of RTI, on Aug. 30, Holt County Supervisors authorized the Sioux City-based company to conduct an assessment for managed IT services in the courthouse, annex, road and administrative buildings. Supervisors also approved a quote from Boyd's Network Solutions to expand the current phone system in the administrative building. County planning and zoning administrator Marv Fritz briefed supervisors on the commission's approval...
NOTICE TO BIDDERS HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA Sealed bids will be received by the Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, until Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at 11 a.m., CDT, for construction of a reinforced concrete box culvert and associated grading in Holt County in Nebraska and other work incidental thereto. The sealed bids are to be plainly marked “Attention: Holt County Clerk, Holt County Courthouse, 204 N 4th Street, O’Neill NE 68763, Holt County Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert Project, Project No. C-45(...
Holt County Supervisors will listen to public comment and hear from VRDG, LLC officials about a proposed 325-megawatt commercial solar conversion system when they meet on Sept. 16. The public hearing is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., in the supervisors’ room at the Holt County Courthouse. The proposed facility will be in both Knox and Holt counties. Approximately 300 Holt County acres would be used in the project, with the balance of construction set to take place in Knox County....
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HOLT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Conditional Use Permit for VRDG LLC The Holt County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Sept. 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., during its regular monthly board meeting in the supervisors’ room, 204 North 4th Street, O’Neill, Nebraska 68763, to review and act on the application for conditional use permit filed by VRDG, LLC for a commercial solar conversion system in Knox County and Holt County approximately 10 miles west and northwest of Verdigre. At the public hearing, VRDG, LLC...
Holt County Supervisors will meet with a representive from RTI, an IT firm based in Sioux City, when they meet in regular session, Friday, Aug. 30. The presentation is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. At the Aug. 16 supervisors’ meeting, supervisor Josh Treptow reported three quotes have been received. The county has previously worked with two of the companies. Treptow said a subcommittee met to discuss options. “Let’s have a one-stop shop that takes care of the network, do managed services and handl...
Funeral services for Jerry Tomjack, 95, of Ewing, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, August 23, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with Father John Norman officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Ewing, with a 7 p.m. wake service. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery, with military rites by Sanders American Legion Post 214. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Jerry died Aug. 15, 2024, at Lake...
A court advocacy program will receive $10,000 in funding from Holt County following a vote by county supervisors during a July 31 meeting. Theresa Liewer, president of Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children of North Central Nebraska, along with Holt County Sheriff's Office office manager Tami Malolepszy explained the program, which provides trained, court-appointed volunteers for abused and neglected youth in the foster care system in the service area. CASA volunteers serve as a voice...
