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.​
**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.

Notice of public hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Village of Sterling, Nebraska proposes to hold a public hearing on December 10, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. Local Time at the Village Offices to consider the adoption of a long range plan for a one-year and six-year street improvement program for the Village of Sterling, Nebraska. Any interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing and to present pertinent information, data or views or to request additional information or background regarding said street improvements plans.  The purpose of the hearing is to afford full and complete public knowledge and discussion of said street improvements plans prior to adoption according to law and as provided in Legislative Bill No. 1302 passed by the 1969 Nebraska State Legislature and approved by the Governor.
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.