Co. board has 45 days to find replacement

The Nuckolls County Board of Commissioners met at the county courthouse in Nelson Monday. The board acknowledged the death of James “Pete” Keifer which has created a vacancy on the board. John Hodge, county attorney, and Carrie Miller, county clerk, advised the board as to how the vacancy will be filled.

The county road department reported a new tractor was to be delivered by the end of the week. The department has an opening for a full-time employee. Applications are available from the road department.

Ed Knott, a representative from Applied Connective, gave a presentation to the board regard...