Photo credits to Bob Brammeier

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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
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.

Village of Sterling is now hiring

Village of Sterling is hiring an Assistant Village Clerk. Please reference the flyer below for more information. 

VILLAGE APPAREL FOR SALE

Click Place an Order below to see all available styles, sizes and prices. 
  • Stores closes on July 13, 2019
  • All orders will be processed when store closes and take two weeks to produce
  • If you would like the items shipped, please indicate this on the order form and include your full mailing address
  • All proceeds go toward the new Sterling Community Center
Sterling Village Wide Clean Up. Keeping Sterling Beautiful!
Unwanted items can be disposed of in the roll-off dumpster located in the alley behind the post office. There is also a metal dumpster for appliances and other metal. Only dispose of empty propane tanks. 

NO PAINT, TIRES OR LIQUID WASTE! AND NO APPLIANCES WITH FREON. ANY GARBAGE NEEDS TO GO INSIDE A DUMPSTER. IF IT IS FULL, BRING IT BACK WHEN IT'S EMPTY.

For questions or help contact the Village Superintendent or one of the Village Board Members.
Sodbusters 37th Annual Antique Machinery Show
Held Sunday, August 11, 4.5 miles south of Sterling

Visit the page by clicking above, or contact Bob at 402.239.2307 for more information
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.