Photo credits to Bob Brammeier

Village of sterling

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​Situated in the rich fertile valley of the Nemaha River, Sterling is  one of the most prosperous agricultural districts in the country. Sterling, population 507, is the second largest town in Johnson County and is located 14 miles northwest of Tecumseh, our county seat, and 35 miles southeast of Lincoln, our state Capital.​
Sterling Days September 12, 2020
Village of Sterling 150th Anniversary Shirt! Click below to see all options and prices.
The store will be up through September 24, 2020. No orders will be produced until the store is taken down. There is a 2-3 production timeframe on shirts so estimated availability is the third or fourth week of October. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Information on the Sterling Housing Survey and Rehabilitation Program can be found below.
VILLAGE OFFICE HOURS. 

The Village office is now open during the hours listed below.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:30 - 6:00
Wednesday: 4:30 - 6:00
Thursday: 4:30 - 6:00
Friday: Closed
Saturday 9:00 - 4:00
​Sunday: Closed

We ask if you visit that you follow social distancing guidelines. If you are not feeling well, please call  Samantha at 402-866-4545 instead of stopping by the office in person.
Village of Sterling Annual Picnic Postponed

The Village of Sterling Annual Picnic originally scheduled for June 6, 2020 has been postponed. A new date is yet to be determined.

Sterling Public Library Opening

The Sterling Library will be opening back up with new hours this week! 

Tuesday: 6 - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Welcome to Becky Barney our new librarian!

The Sterling Village Board of Trustees strongly suggests using caution when using the Village Park and practice social distancing by keeping a distance of six feet.

Length of time Coronaviruses live on surfaces:
Metal--------------------------------------------5 Days
Plastic------------------------------------------2-3 Days
Stainless Steel-------------------------------2-3 Days
Aluminum-----------------------------------2-8 Hours
Wood--------------------------------------------4 Days

This information is subject to change as new information becomes available from CDC, FDA, and Medical Review.
Special Message from the Village of Sterling Chairman of the Board, John Keizer
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A special memo to notify everyone in Sterling of a special bulletin that has been put out by the CDC giving us the information we need to know about the Coronavirus (COVID19) that is spreading around our nation. Please read this bulletin in its entirety, it gives us all the necessary information about COVID19 and how it spreads and how to deal with it effectively. We have not experienced anyone in our community having COVID19 yet, so, please follow the recommendations to protect yourself and others around you:

1. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
2. Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick
3. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands ( this one is difficult!)
4. Stay home if you are sick

Most of all my friends don’t let the fear and panic run your lives. Stay calm and do the things that will keep you healthy and help others to do the same. If we all do this we all will come through this in good shape.

​Also, if anyone needs help like getting groceries or other needs please call the Senior Center between the hours of 8:00 am and 1:00 pm Monday through Friday at 402-866-2050 or the Village Office from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturdays at 402-866-4545. We will get someone to help you!
Thanks for staying safe,
John Keizer, Chairman
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 Access the below link for more information on the Coronavirus from the CDC and download reference posters
HGTV Small Town Makeover

Our own Jake Davenport of Sterling Public Schools along with John Keizer, the mayor of Village of Sterling created this video to submit an application for Sterling, Nebraska to enter the HGTV Small Town Makeover!

This is a new episode on HGTV Extreme Makeovers, Hometown.

Click the button below to learn more about Small Town Makeover.
**The Bridge East of Locust Street on the Truck Route is Currently Closed.**
Please use an alternative route preferably Depot Street for trucks or Broadway Street for Cars.
​For questions please call the Village Superintendent at 402.866.4545
Due to recent communications from the Village Board, we are posting the Abandoned Properties Ordinance below for convenience.
THE VILLAGE VIEW
The Village View is the newsletter for the Village of Sterling.  It's purpose is to keep all patrons informed of events, updates and activities within the Village and give a Village View of what's happening. Download the past issues of the Village View through the Village Government page.
Tree City USA Celebration
The Village of Sterling is working to become an official member of Tree City USA through the Arbor Day Foundation. To commemorate this value, we are hold an annual tree planting ceremony where the Sterling Public School fifth graders reaffirm our commitment by planting a tree.  Below are pictures from the last two years.
If you have anything going on where the whole community is welcomed, please let us know!​

Working Today to Build a Community for Tomorrow
THE NEW STERLING COMMUNITY CENTER
We are so excited to announce that we have begun planning, building and fundraising for the new Sterling Community Center. The support of the community through services and donations has been incredible. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has helped in these efforts. Find out more about our latest project by selecting the "See the Progress" button below.