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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.​
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Contract Opportunity
​Dated:  December 20, 2019
Village of Sterling, Nebraska is currently soliciting bids from interested persons to mow and trim the Village of Sterling Cemetery for three (3) years commencing April 1, 2023.  All persons interested may contact the Village Clerk at P.O. Box 309, Sterling, Nebraska 68443, Tel. No. (402) 866-4545 to obtain details regarding such project.  All interested bidders shall be required to submit sealed bids to the Village Clerk office by 7:00 P.M. on March 1, 2020, following which such bids will be opened at a public meeting and read and considered by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sterling. 

​The Village of Sterling, Nebraska reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities in bids received. 
 
Notice of Vacancy 
Dated:  December 20, 2019
Notice is hereby given to all interested persons of a vacancy on the Planning Commission, of the Village of Sterling, Nebraska due to the resignation of Jordan Pavey. Any person selected to fill the unexpired term will serve until December, 2020 and then be up for reappointment.  Any person interested in such vacancy must be a qualified registered voter residing in the Village of Sterling. 

​All persons interested in being considered for such vacancy should submit their name in writing to the Sterling Village Clerk at P.O. Box 309, Sterling, Nebraska 68443 by or on February 10th, 2020.        
**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.