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INVITATION TO BID Notice is given hereby that the Holt County Agricultural Society invites bidders to bid on the following: Mowing at the Holt County Fair Grounds for the summer of 2026. Mowing entire grounds including the shooting range twice a month, including June, July and August. Bids will be received from bidders at PO Box 861, O'Neill, NE 68763 or emailed at holtcountyfair@gmail.com until: 5:00 pm Local Time, on Monday, March 2nd, 2025 Published February 5, 2026 6-9 ZNEZ INVITATION TO BID Notice is given hereby that the Holt County Agricultural Society (Owner) invites interested groups to bid on the following project: HOLT COUNTY AG SOCIETY FOOD STAND OPERATION All interested parties may submit bids to operate the concession stand during the Holt County Fair August 3rd through August 8th, 2026. Interested parties may request more information at holtcountyfair@gmail.com. Bids must be received by March, 2nd for consideration at the March, 2026 meeting. Bids will be received from bidders at the Holt County Ag Society, PO Box 861, O'Neill, NE 68763 or emailed holtcountyfair@gmail.com until: 5:00 PM Local Time, on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 The bidding documents will be publicly discussed by the Holt County Agricultural Society at the regular meeting held on March 2nd, 2026 at 7 pm at Holt County Annex in O'Neill. The board reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. The concession stand information may be requested from the Holt County Agricultural Society by contacting Jacob Soukup, at 402-340-6849 or, copies may be mailed or emailed upon request to holtcoun tyfair@gmail.com. Jacob Soukup, President Holt County Agricultural Society Published February 5, 2026 6-9 ZNEZ Notice of Public Hearing To all residents of the City of O'Neill, Nebraska, and all other persons: You are hereby placed on notice that the City Council of the City of O'Neill, Nebraska, shall hold a public hearing at the City Hall on the 2nd day of March, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. The purpose of this hearing is to hear testimony in favor of, opposition to, and to answer questions in relation thereto the proposed one year and six-year street improvement program for the City of O'Neill, Nebraska. A copy of the proposed plan is on file with Sarah Sidak, City Clerk, and subject to public review and examination Sarah Sidak City Clerk/Treasurer Published February 19, 2026 8-9 ZNEZ ORDINANCE NO. 1438 OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, AMENDING SECTION 1-402: INTRODUCTION OF THE O'NEILL MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING READING OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that: Sec. 1. That Section 1-402: Introduction of the O'Neill Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: “SECTION 1-402: INTRODUCTION A. Ordinances and resolutions may be introduced by any member of the City Council. Such introduction shall be followed by a reading by title of such ordinance or resolution by the City Attorney or the City Clerk in the City Attorney's absence, if the City Attorney has drafted or reviewed the ordinance or resolution. B. The Council may immediately consider passage of any ordinance and proceed to do so pursuant to Section 1-406 below or may, by majority vote, table consideration of the ordinance until a later date. C. Resolutions, once introduced, may be immediately acted upon by vote of the City Council or may, by motion and majority vote of the Council, be tabled for later consideration.” Sec. 2. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February, 2026. SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) SARAH SIDAK, CITY CLERK/TREASURER Published February 12, 2026 7-9 ZNEZ ORDINANCE NO. 1439 OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, AMENDING SECTION 3-140: LOADS; SPILLING; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that: Sec. 1. That Section 3-140: Loads; Spilling of the O'Neill Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: “SECTION 3-140: LOADS; SPILLING All vehicles used for carrying coal, earth, cinders, sand, gravel, rock, asphalt, tar, grains, grain by-products, or any similar substance shall be so constructed as to prevent the sifting or spilling of any of the contents. (Neb. Rev. Stat. §60-6,304)” Sec. 2. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February, 2026. SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) SARAH SIDAK, CITY CLERK/TREASURER Published February 12, 2026 7-9 ZNEZ ORDINANCE NO. 1440 OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, AMENDING SECTION 6-401: DEFINITIONS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that: Sec. 1. That Section 6-401: Definitions of the O'Neill Municipal Code be amended to read as follows: “SECTION 6-401: DEFINITIONS “Garbage” as used herein shall be defined to mean kitchen refuse, decayed waste, dead animals, or anything that may decompose and become offensive to the public health. “Rubbish” or “trash” as used herein shall be defined as discarded machinery, pieces of metal, chips, leaves, grass, plant/garden refuse, pieces of wood, sticks, dead trees, branches, bottles, broken glass, crockery, tin cans, boxes, papers, rags, or any other litter or debris that is not an immediate hazard to the health of the residents of the City. “Waste” as herein defined shall mean cinders, ashes, plaster, brick, stone, sawdust or sand.” Sec. 2. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February, 2026. SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) SARAH SIDAK, CITY CLERK/TREASURER Published February 12, 2026 7-9 ZNEZ ORDINANCE NO. 1441 OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; REPEALING PRIOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF O'NEILL, NEBRASKA, that: Sec. 1. That Sections 2-609 through 2-618 of the O'Neill Municipal Code be established as follows: “SECTION 2-609: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; DEFECTS Any buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects are hereby declared to be unsafe or dangerous buildings or structures and a public nuisance: A. Those having walls or other vertical structural members that list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside the middle third of its base; B. Those showing 33% or more of damage or deterioration of the supporting member or members, exclusive of the foundation; C. Those with improperly distributed loads upon floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used; D. Those damaged by fire, wind, or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety or the general health and welfare of the occupants of the people of the City; E. Those which have become dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary, or which so utterly fail to provide the amenities essential to decent living that they are unfit for human habitation or are likely to cause sickness or disease, so as to work injury to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of those living therein; F. Those having light, air and sanitation facilities which are inadequate to protect the health, safety, or general welfare of human beings who live or may live therein; G. Those having inadequate facilities for egress in the case of fire or panic, or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes, or other means of communication; H. Those having parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure persons or property; I. Those that are unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare of the people of the City because of their condition; J. Those having been inspected by the County Health Department or a professional engineer appointed by the City which are, after inspection, deemed to be in violation of any provision of the Health Department rules and regulations or which are structurally unsafe or unsound as found by the inspection of the professional engineer; K. Those existing in violation of any provision of this article, any provision of the Fire Prevention Code, any provision of the county health rules and regulations or other applicable provisions of city ordinances, including but not limited to the building code adopted by the City. SECTION 2-610: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; BUILDING INSPECTOR A specially designated building inspector, his/her authorized representatives, or a professional engineer shall, at the direction of the City Council: A. Inspect any building, wall, or structure about which complaints are filed by any person to the effect that a building, wall, or structure is or may be existing in a dangerous or unsafe manner; B. Inspect any building or structure within the jurisdictional area of the City for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist which render such place a dangerous or unsafe building or structure within the terms of this article; C. Report to the City Council the results of the inspection; D. Appear at all hearings and testify as to the condition of the unsafe or dangerous building or structure. SECTION 2-611: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; STANDARDS In the event that it is determined that any building or structure is unsafe or dangerous the following standards shall be followed in substance in determining whether the structure or building should be repaired, vacated, or demolished: A. If the unsafe or dangerous building or structure can reasonably be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of any of the terms or provisions of this article, it shall be ordered to be repaired. B. If the unsafe or dangerous building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health, morals, safety, or general welfare of its occupants, it shall be ordered to be vacated. C. In any case where an unsafe or dangerous building or structure cannot be repaired so that it will no longer exist in violation of the terms or provisions of this article, it shall be demolished. In all cases where the unsafe or dangerous building is a fire hazard existing or erected in violation of the applicable fire codes and regulations, or any other provision of an ordinance of this city, or statute of the state, it shall be demolished. SECTION 2-612: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; UNLAWFUL MAINTENANCE OF It is hereby determined unlawful to maintain a dangerous building within the corporate limits of the City or within its zoning jurisdiction. SECTION 2-613: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; NUISANCE; PROCEDURE If the specially designated building inspector or his/her representatives or professional engineer finds that a building or structure is unsafe or dangerous and a nuisance, the City Council shall: A. Notify the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other persons having an interest in the building or structure that it has been found to be an unsafe or dangerous building. The notice will indicate whether the owner must vacate, repair or demolish the building or structure. B. Set forth in the notice a description of the building or structure deemed unsafe or dangerous, accompanied by a statement of the particulars which make the building or structure unsafe or dangerous and an order requiring the same to be put in such condition as to comply with the terms of this article within such length of time, not exceeding 30 days, as is reasonable; C. Direct a city employee to place a sign on the building or structure found to be unsafe or dangerous on its exterior near the main entrance which shall set forth that the building or structure is unsafe or dangerous for occupancy and use. SECTION 2-614: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; FAILURE TO COMPLY In case any owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other person having an interest in the building or structure shall fail, neglect, or refuse to comply with the notice by or on behalf of the City to repair, rehabilitate or demolish and remove a building or structure which is unsafe or dangerous and a public nuisance, and fails to request a hearing on such determination, the City may proceed with the work specified in the notice to the property owner. A statement of the cost of such work shall be transmitted to the City Council, which is authorized to levy the cost as a special assessment against the property. Such special assessment shall be a lien on the real estate and shall be collected in the manner provided for special assessments under Nebraska statutes. SECTION 2-615: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; DISPUTES A. In the event that the owner, occupant, lessee, mortgagee, agent or other person having an interest in the building or structure disagrees with or disputes the information contained in the notice, such person shall notify the city clerk with a written statement that sets forth the reasons for the disagreement or dispute and the relief requested. This written request shall be made within 14 days of mailing of the notice provided by Section 2-603 herein. If written notice is received by the city clerk within 14 days of mailing or delivery of notice, a hearing shall be held before the City Council, either at a special meeting or at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The clerk shall notify the person requesting the hearing, in writing, of the time, place, and date of such hearing. B. The hearing before the City Council shall be informal and not governed by the Nebraska Rules of Evidence. Such hearing shall be quasi-judicial in nature and its decision shall be based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The person requesting the hearing may be represented by legal counsel or other representative, may present witnesses and offer evidence, and may examine and copy, at his/her own expense, and not less than three business days before the hearing, the records of the City regarding the inspection and notice. The City Council need not make a written finding of fact and may make its pronouncement orally at the hearing. The decision of the council shall be final unless appealed. Failure of the person to attend the hearing shall relieve the council of any further procedures before action is taken as set forth in a notice. SECTION 2-616: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; APPEAL Any person aggrieved by the decision of the City Council may appeal the decision to the District Court of Holt County, Nebraska. This appeal shall and must be taken within 30 days of the pronouncement of the council's decision. SECTION 2-617: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS; IMMEDIATE HAZARD In the event the building constitutes an immediate hazard to the life or safety of any persons and must be demolished to protect their health or safety, the specially appointed building inspector or professional engineer designated by the City Council shall report such facts to the council. Upon receipt of such report the City, by and through the council, may immediately contract for the immediate demolition of the unsafe or dangerous building without requiring bids. The cost of such emergency vacation and demolition of unsafe or dangerous buildings or structures shall be levied, equalized, and assessed, as are other special assessments. SECTION 2-618: ADJOINING LAND OWNERS; INTERVENTION BEFORE TRIAL In cases of appeal from an action of the City Council condemning real property as a nuisance or as dangerous under the police powers of the City, the owners of the adjoining property may intervene in the action at any time before trial. (Neb. Rev. Stat. §19-710).” Sec. 2. That all prior ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed. Sec. 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of February, 2026. SCOTT MENISH, MAYOR ATTEST: (SEAL) SARAH SIDAK, CITY CLERK/TREASURER Published February 12, 2026 7-9 ZNEZ Notice of Meeting Holt County Ag Society Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Holt County Agricultural Society will be held Monday, March 2nd, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex in O'Neill, NE, which meeting will be open to the public. Published February 19, 2026 8-9 ZNEZ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF O'NEILL O'NEILL, NEBRASKA City of O'Neill (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Adams St. Paving Improvements 2nd St. to 4th St. & Linden Estates Development 1007 E. Mayo St. O'Neill, NE – 2026 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the O'Neill City Office, Attn: Sarah Sidak, located at 401 East Fremont, O'Neill, NE 68763, until Wednesday, March 11th, at 2:00 p.m., local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Adams Street: Removal and replacement of roadway pavement, sanitary sewer, and water main along Adams Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street. Linden Estates: Construction of new roadway pavement along with installation of storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main infrastructure within the Linden Estates development. A complete set of plans, specifications, contract documents and proposal form MUST be obtained from www.questcdn.com for a fee of $22 (nonrefundable). Once logged into the site, insert eBidDoc project number 10062939, O'Neill, NE, Adams St. Paving Improvements, 2nd St. to 4th St., & Linden Estates Development, 1007 E. Mayo St., O'Neill, NE – 2026. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Olsson 201 E. Second Street Grand Island, NE 68801 Questions regarding Bids shall be directed to Dave Ziska, PE, at dziska@olsson.com or 308.384.8750. There is no pre-bid conference for this project. Bid security shall be furnished in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders. The check(s) or bond(s) shall be made payable to Owner as security that the bidder(s) to whom the award(s) are made will enter into contract to build the improvements bid upon and furnish the required bonds and insurance. The Owner reserves the right to accept any bid which it deems most advantageous to the Owner, and to reject any or all bids submitted and to hold as many bids as it desires for consideration for a period of sixty days after the bids are open. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of O'Neill, Nebraska By: Sarah Sidak Title: City Clerk Date: February 18th, 25th and March 4, 2026 / published in Holt County Independent Published February 19, 2026 8-10 ZNEZ Notice of Meeting The Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District will hold a regular public meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Butte Community Center in Butte, Nebraska. An agenda of the minutes to be considered at such time, date and place is kept continually current and is readily available for public inspection at the Lower Niobrara Natural Resources District office at 410 Walnut St., in Butte, NE during normal business hours and on the website at lnnrd.org. Published February 26, 2026 9 ZNEZ Notice in the District court of holt county, Nebraska Case Number CI 26-9 In RE name change of Meredith Ann McConnell Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of February, 2026, a petition was filed in the District Court of Holt County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is for the change of the petitioner's name from Meredith Ann McConnell to Meredith Ann Moen. A hearing will be had on said petition before the Honorable Mark Kozisek, in Courtroom No. 1, 204 N. 4th Street, O'Neill, NE on the 13th day of April, 2026, at 1:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as will be convenient for the Court and that unless sufficient cause is shown to the contrary, the petitioner's name will be changed from that of Meredith Ann McConnell to Meredith Ann Moen. Meredith Ann McConnell 1308 N. 5th St. O'Neill, NE 68763 402-340-1268 Published February 26, 2026 9-12 ZNEZ
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