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...