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Lexington City Council unanimously approves rezoning
Ashley Mohler
The council chambers at Lexington City Hall were filled with lighthearted laughter and friendly banter among council members as they prepared for the Tuesday, June 9, meeting.
The the relaxed atmosphere reflected the agenda, containing only a handful of business items: the final reading of an ordinance concerning Michael Wieneke’s property, an updated Lexington Volunteer Fire Department roster and a contract with the West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging.
All items were approved without debate or opposition.
The council held the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone Wieneke’s property at 110 E. River Road from light industrial to highway commercial.
Secretary Bill Brecks told the council he had received no public complaints regarding the proposed rezoning, and the ordinance was adopted unanimously.
The Lexington Volunteer Fire Department also submitted an updated roster for council approval, which was granted unanimously.
City Manager Joe Pepplitsch described the contract with the West Central Nebraska Area Agency on Aging as a “housekeeping item,” noting it is considered annually and helps support the Meals on Wheels program. The council unanimously approved the contract for 2027.
The council entered executive session to discuss contracts. No action was taken following the session.
Although there were no public comments, council members used roundtable discussion time to thank city staff and crews for their storm cleanup efforts and for their continued work maintaining and improving the city’s cemeteries.
The Lexington City Council meets every other week in the council chambers at Lexington City Hall, 406 E. Seventh St. Agendas for upcoming meetings and minutes from previous meetings are available at cityoflex.com.
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Johnson Lake tests positive for E. Coli bacteria
Jessica Kennedy
KEARNEY — Johnson Lake has tested positive for E. Coli bacteria, according to samples taken on Monday, June 8. Two Rivers Public Health Department announced in a press release June 11.
When E. coli bacteria levels test above 235 colonies/100 ml a Health Alert is not issued.
However, conditions are at a higher risk to human health when swimming.
Considering the more rapid changes in bacteria conditions, signs are not posted with these higher levels.
Although, we want people to be aware of beach conditions and use their own judgment as to whether they use a listed water body.
There is a risk of infectious disease when swimming in ANY recreational body of water.
Here's what you should do if the levels are above the risk-based guidelines:
Avoid any situation that could cause you to swallow lake water
If you have been in contact with lake water, shower afterward
If you have been in contact with lake water, wash hands before eating
Photo Courtesy of Erica Brockmoller
Lexington's Maylin Novoa places her name plate on the Llyod
Ramsey award board after being honored as the outstanding female
student-athlete.
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Photo Courtesy of Erica Brockmoller
Lexington's Maylin Novoa places her name plate on the Llyod
Ramsey award board after being honored as the outstanding female
student-athlete.
Photo Courtesy of Erica Brockmoller
Lexington's Treyvan Berry places his name plate on the board
hanging in Lexington High School after receiving the Kenneth Mingus
outstanding male student-athlete award.
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Photo Courtesy of Erica Brockmoller
Lexington's Treyvan Berry places his name plate on the board
hanging in Lexington High School after receiving the Kenneth Mingus
outstanding male student-athlete award.
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