Murdock Nebraska News - July 2, 2025
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Get ready for the 4th of July!
Mark Your Calendars to clean up those tractors, trucks and vehicles to enter into a show in Murdock as part of the 4th of July festivities on Friday July 4, 2025.
Entry fees go as a fundraiser for the Murdock Historical Society (Murdock Museum).
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VILLAGE OF MURDOCK
JUNE 6, 2025
The Village of Murdock Board of Trustees met on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 6.30 p.m. at the Village Hall. This meeting was a rescheduled meeting as Chairman, Dave Nuss was called out of town immediately prior to the original meeting date Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Roll call as follows; Jake Wilson, Dave Nuss, Lee Towle, Michelle Chesnutt, Rosetta Stroy and clerk were all present.
The minutes from the previous May regular meeting and the May 14th special meeting were both read. Motion made by Chesnut and seconded by Stroy to approve the minutes and the motion carried unanimously by RCV.
The following checks were approved for payment: Windstream ph/int-487.68; OPPD elect.-822.30; Cass Co. RWD#2 819,000gals-4504.50; St of NE PHE Lab water test-15.00; Dana Cole & Co. LLP services.fiscal.budget/financials-3400.00; JEO final design#2-3518.75; Column Software, PBC publishing-145.75; Murdock Rural Fire Dept. June paymnt-7500.00; J. Faubion post./reg wat. Oper.-182.70; J. Barnes payroll-1086.62; Mowen Own Lawn and Garden, LLC mowing-250.00; Ashland Disposal Service garbage-2864.97; St of NE Dept of Revenue April sales tx-105.63(Electronic Payment) St. of NE Dept of Revenue May sales tx-129.49(Electronic Payment).
The following discussions/updates were held concerning the old business; Second Street project was discussed concerning a more defined definition of administrative fees provided by JEO that was requested by Chairman Nuss. An Amendment #1 to the Agreement of professional services for the project was accepted and signed by Nuss. Chesnut inquired about obtaining a loan from Corn Grower’s State Bank and informed the Board of repayment options. Jake Wilson motioned to borrow 110,000 to help cover the cost of the Street projects and this would allow for funds to be available if needed, for major maintenance issues that may arise in the future and every day operating expenses of all Funds. Chesnut second this motion and it passed unanimously with all members voting in favor of.
The Board continued the old business discussion concerning the work that was contracted with James Burton that was to begin by April 15th concerning the patchwork needed on Nebraska Street and other areas on the streets within Murdock. Both Nuss and Stroy have been in contact with Burton numerous times concerning multiple start dates that were pushed back due to equipment failure. The Board agreed that legal action will be taken if there has not been any show of work to begin by July 1. 2025. Burton will be reminded of the July 4th celebration and his work will need scheduled accordingly to not interfere with the festivities.
The alley way culvert on 4th St between Colorado and Nebraska was again discussed as the culvert is still plugged. If the Bobcat was running, it could be used to clean out the ditch. James Burton was another option for cleaning it out but has not begun work in Murdock.
In new business, Lee Towle made a motion to get an estimate for a service call to fix the Bobcat to get it back into good running condition so it can be used. Jake Wilson second this motion and all members voted in favor of by RCV. Towle will contact Bobcat of Omaha for the estimate and inform the Board of the costs involved.
Jacqueline Barnes submitted a letter of resignation of her duties as Clerk/Treasurer to the Village Board Members on May 14, 2025, effective 30 days from that date. Also included in the letter of resignation was the agreement to assist in acclimating the next individual chosen for this position. The Board has begun the replacement process and will be accepting resumes for review. Barnes requested from the Board the consideration of full salary pay for the entire month of June to cover the transition time for the incoming Clerk/Treasurer. Chesnut motioned to accept this request. Wilson second the motion and it passed unanimously by RCV all members voting in favor of.
Rosetta Stroy informed the Board that she has been in contact with the League of Municipalities in reference to updating the Municipal Code Book. More information will be obtained concerning this process.
There, being no further business, motion was made by Stroy and second by Chesnut that the meeting close and the next regular meeting will reconvene on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Murdock Village Hall and it carried unanimously by RCV.
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Emergency Meeting Minutes
Village of Murdock
June 11, 2025
An emergency meeting was called by the Village Board of Trustees on June 11, 2025 at 5:30p.m. at the Village Hall to appoint an interim Clerk/Treasurer who will accept the duties necessary to continue daily operations of the Village until a candidate is permanently appointed to fill this position.
Roll call as follows: Dave Nuss, Jake Wilson, Michelle Chesnut, and Rosetta Stroy were all present. Lee Towle was absent.
Discussion was held concerning this topic. Rosetta Stroy read a letter to the Board members requesting her resignation as a Village Board member, term ending in December 2028. The resignation would be effective immediately on June 11,2025. Michelle Chesnut motioned to accept the Village Board resignation request from Stroy. Jake Wilson seconded the motion. This passed by a unanimous decision with all members voting in favor of the resignation.
Stroy then requested the Board to consider appointing her as the acting interim clerk beginning June 14, 2025, until the vacancy has been filled. Michelle Chesnut motioned to accept Stroy’s request to fill the interim Clerk/Treasurer position. Jake Wilson second the motion and it passed unanimously with all members voting in favor of by RCV.
There being no further business, motion to adjourn meeting was made by Wilson, Second by Chesnut. All voted in favor of.
Local Students Honored on Dean’s Lists
Several local students were named to the Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester. Congratulations to these former Elmwood-Murdock students! Some colleges have not released their lists yet, so more students may be added soon. If we have missed a student in this list, please contact
University of Nebraska Kearney
Kaitlyn Ashlock
Riley Rose
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Chancellor’s List
Lily Pope
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cade Hosier, College of Business
Tatum Backemeyer, College of Education and Human Sciences
William Bauder, College of Engineering
Laney Frahm, College of Business
Maggie Richter, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Katelyn Stewart, College of Education and Human Sciences
Reagan VonRentzall, College of Arts and Sciences
Noah Arent, College of Fine and Performing Arts
Henry Coleman, College of Engineering
Nathan Lockman, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Sela Rikli, College of Education and Human Sciences
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Riley Wilson
Wayne State College
Alexis Bacon
Illinois State University
Nathan Miller
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Elmwood-Murdock Public Schools State of Schools Report 2023-2024.pdf
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Barn Sale & Open Farm Weekend
July 3-6, 10 AM-4 PM
Bloom Farm & Pumpkin Patch
911 108th St., Avoca NE
Shop our two barns and lawn for antiques, vintage and home goods, house plants and fun gifts. It's free to come shop, or for just $5/person (free for ages 2 & under) you can access the activity areas & nature trail, plus visit the goats and horses.
40-foot tube slide
Obstacle course
Bucking bronco swing, tire swing, horse swings
Rock tables with construction toys
Pop-a-Shot basketball
Corn Hole, Ladder Golf & More
Nature Trail through prairie and woods
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Lofte Community Theatre
Something Rotten by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Production Dates: July 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31; August 1, 2, 3
Show Times: 7:00 PM Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
Shows start at 7 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and 2 PM on Sundays. The concession stand will open one hour before the show starts, and the house will be open for seating at this time
Tickets: $25 lofte.org
Manley, Neb. - The Lofte Community Theatre will open Something Rotten July 19th.
The show will run through August 3rd with performances Thursday through Sunday, with Sunday performances at 2 PM. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling the Lofte Box Office, by phone at 402-234-2553, or by visiting www.lofte.org.
Synopsis: Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz. We suggest PG13
Directed By: Kevin Colbert
About The Lofte Community Theatre: The Lofte Community Theatre is located in Manley Nebraska, approximately 25 minutes south of Omaha. The theatre, a new post-and-beam style performing arts facility can seat approximately 330 patrons for each performance. Actors and audience members enjoy a beautiful climate-controlled venue year-round with concessions offered.
For more information contact Natalie McGovern at
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Fourth Sundays – Acoustic-Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
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