Logan County Colorado

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/2kts9jpr
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/3jx6nsfx

Veterans in the area are encouraged to attend a special Veterans Administration meeting in Sterling on Dec. 13, from 1-3 p.m. This informational session will be held at the VFW Post #3541, 803 Phelps St., in Sterling.

Help will be provided to veterans to get connected to the “VA/My Health Vet” program; attendees are welcome to bring their laptop computers. Wi-Fi and power sources are available.
Do you:
• Have questions you need answered about the VA?
• Need help with appointments?
• Need help with travel and benefits?
This is an opportunity for veterans to get the answers they need.

Scheduled to be on hand to assist veterans are (from the Veterans Health Administration): Terrance Payton, public affairs officer; Angelo Corbin, patient representative supervisor; Bobtrice (Hope) Crawford, patient advocate; Heather Campbell, Congressional liaison; Cavia Stephens from the Veterans Benefits Administration; and Logan County Veteran Service Officer Derrick Boroff.

The American Legion will furnish refreshments.

For additional information, contact J.D. Benedict with the Sterling VFW at 970-580-9510.

The Logan County Road & Bridge Department will be doing a culvert replacement on County Road 30, requiring a road closure next week on CR 30 between CR 37 (Ballpark Road) and CR 39 (N 7th Ave.) Work is to begin at 7 am on Mon., Dec. 4 and be completed Wed., Dec. 6.

The road will be closed to through traffic, however residents who live between the main road closures and work zone will have access to their homes.

County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/34c7fwzc
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/348kuvad

Motor Vehicle Deputy Clerk I

Logan County is seeking a full-time self-starter and energetic person with good work ethic to work in the Clerk and Recorder’s office, Motor Vehicle Department. This is a fast-paced environment and high public contact. Must be detail-oriented, professional, responsible, flexible and customer service oriented.
Minimum Qualifications:
1.High school diploma or GED equivalent with course background in basic office practices and procedures.
AND
2.One (1) year of general office experience.
OR
3.An equivalent combination of education and experience.Other Considerations: Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have the ability to carry heavy items and climb stairs. The pay range is from $15.6503 to $19.8673 per hour. Full benefits including Health and Disability Insurance, Retirement and Paid Time Off. Please submit your application and resume to Logan County Clerk’s office at 315 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751. Will be accepting applications until 5:00 pm. on November 30, 2023. Applications and job descriptions available at https://logancounty.colorado.gov/ EOE

Road and Bridge Truck Driver

Logan County is seeking an individual to perform skilled duties associated with the operation of trucks and repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right-of-ways; may operate light to medium equipment incidental to the work.
Minimum Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED.
AND
•Two (2) years of experience in performing above related duties.
OR
•An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
1.Possess a valid State of Colorado Class A CDL driver’s license.
2.Must be flagger certified. This is a full-time position, with Health and Disability Insurance, Retirement, and Paid Time Off. The pay range is $17.6757 to $22.6333 per hour depending on experience. Apply to Logan County Road & Bridge Department, 12603 County Road 33, Sterling CO. Will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Applications and job description available at https://logancounty.colorado.gov EOE

Raise your hand if you've started decorating for Christmas. 🙋🎄
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The Logan County 2024 proposed budget is available for public viewing online at https://tinyurl.com/5d56a54d or in person at the Commissioners Administrative Office in the Logan County Courthouse, 2nd floor, 315 Main St., Sterling. The Logan County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 9:30 am. Adoption of the budget will take place in December.

This holiday season, support is just a reach away! If you or someone you know needs food assistance, various resources are here for you.

For information about food programs through the end of 2023, click here: https://tinyurl.com/yst6xkcb

For a schedule of food program options in 2024, click here: https://tinyurl.com/ykwz6fbx

Additional resources are available through Cooperating Ministry of Logan County, 970-522-6405.

The Board of Logan County Commissioners donated an autographed guitar to the Logan County Cattlewomen this morning for the organization’s fundraising event next spring. Each year, the commissioners secure a guitar signed by the entertainers of the Logan County Fair and it is then donated to a non-profit organization for fundraising purposes. This year’s guitar features signatures of the 2023 Night Show talent, Josh Turner and Casey Donahew, with additional artwork and lettering by local artist, Naiah Giordano.

“The commissioners are very supportive of the Logan County Cattlewomen and their mission to promote the beef industry and our agricultural lifestyle through education,” said Commissioner Joe McBride, who has spearheaded this project since its inception in 2019. “We are happy to select the Logan County Cattlewomen as the recipient of the guitar this year to help them continue their efforts in our community.”

Pictured: Commissioner Mike Brownell, Logan County Cattlewomen President Britt Pratt, and Commissioners Joe McBride and Jerry Sonnenberg.

November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election results will be posted at this link today AFTER polls close AFTER 7:00 p.m.
https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Logan/118931/

November 7, 2023 Coordinated Election results will be posted at this link today AFTER polls close AFTER 7:00 p.m.

https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Logan/118931/

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyz5wc
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/mrx7nmmy

We are ready for the Trick or Treaters at Clarence’s Popcorn Stand!

🎃Happy Halloween from the staff at Logan County Department of Human Services!🎃

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/3nyf9pdm
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/4htce8xw

Logan County will host one of three sites opening as Disaster Loan Outreach Centers by the U.S. Small Business Administration to meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred June 8-23, 2023.

The Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Sterling/Logan County will be located at the Logan County Courthouse, 2nd Floor - Commissioners Chambers, 315 Main St, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14. Hours are as follows:

Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Center closes at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18.

The SBA Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center will provide personalized assistance to business owners, homeowners and renters. SBA customer service representatives will be available to business owners and individuals to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each person complete their electronic loan application.

Businesses of any size and private, nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. These loans cover losses that are not fully covered by insurance or other recoveries.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.

Disaster loans up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $100,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property, including personal vehicles.

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers will also be opened in Kiowa (Elbert County) and Hugo (Lincoln County).

For additional information:

Press Release - https://tinyurl.com/2tw2a7pc
Fact Sheet - https://tinyurl.com/n7sb4fnn

Press Release (Spanish) - https://tinyurl.com/3f8zthpb
Fact Sheet (Spanish) - https://tinyurl.com/2s3e8rc6

RED LION ROAD BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION TO START

Logan County is preparing to begin construction of Bridge LOG93-60.5-243 which is located on County Road (CR) 93, also known as Red Lion Road, and crosses the South Platte River. It is one of three bridges that span the South Platte River flood plain on CR 93 which is an important link for Northeast Colorado as it connects I-76 to State Highway 138 east of Crook, Colorado. The bridge crossing serves the local agricultural communities as well as recreational access to the Colorado State Parks and Wildlife Red Lion Wildlife Area and the Jumbo Reservoir.

The previous bridge was damaged from flood waters in 2015 and was removed due to safety issues. A temporary roadway was constructed and has been in place and used by the traveling public since then and will remain in place while the new bridge is being constructed. The old 400 ft timber bridge will be replaced with a 250 ft concrete structure including an 8 ft concrete culvert with roadway improvements leading up to the new bridge which was designed by Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH) Inc. from Denver. Logan County secured federal funding over the past several years which will fund 80% of the overall construction of $4.25 million which was awarded to the low bidder Lobato Construction, LLC, from Brighton.

The County anticipates this work to begin as early as October 23, 2023, with construction efforts planned to last through March of 2024. There will be local construction personnel from SEH, Inc and Lobato Construction, LLC onsite during construction should anyone have questions or need additional information.

Congratulations to those Logan County employees recently recognized for their years of service. Your hard work is greatly appreciated!

Join us tonight at 6pm!

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h7nsc
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/mzkjcy6t

Happy 23rd anniversary to the Logan County Visitor Center!

Job Announcement:

Building & Fair Grounds Administration Assistant

Logan County is seeking an individual to perform a variety of working level, administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties as needed to expedite various day-to-day functions of the Buildings & Grounds Department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, communications and reports. Additionally, manage complex clerical and administrative support duties when booking fairground rentals for events and assisting with the Logan County Fair.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED equivalent.
AND
2. One (1) years of responsible experience related to the above duties.
OR
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
1. Computer knowledge, including MS word, Excel, google sheets, adobe, photoshop, Facebook ads and learning the Saffire ticketing platform.

The pay range is from $17.1399 to $21.8966 per hour depending on experience and/or qualifications. Applications are available at the Logan County Human Resource Department at 315 Main Street, Sterling, CO 80751 by 5:00 p.m. October 20, 2023. Applications and job descriptions available at htttps://logancounty.colorado.gov EOE

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/3vsaxxwn
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/2k6m8ckv

The week of Sept. 17-23 has been proclaimed “Constitution Week in Logan County” by the Board of Logan Commissioners. In honor of the designation, the Logan County Courthouse will be lit in red, white and blue next week.

Pictured are: Commissioner Mike Brownell, DAR member Darlene Harnly, and Commissioner Joe McBride.

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/2nyw9d6s
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/bdescaat

There will NOT be a Logan County Board of County Commissioners' meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.

The Board of Logan County Commissioners will meet in a work session and business meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, starting at 9:00 am.
Work session agenda: https://tinyurl.com/45wweafv
Business meeting agenda: https://tinyurl.com/4kpsxccj

***NOTICE***

The phone system is down at the Logan County Landfill. A temporary number to reach the landfill is 970-520-9473.

Edit: We do have two sets. We are missing the big duck and part of the rubber duckies from one set. We are still ducking with the other set. So, if you see it in a yard...they are not the missing ducks.

🐮 Friday, August 4 🐕

• PRCA Rodeo Slack 8am, Grandstand Arena

• Junior Beef Show 8am, Exhibit Center

• Junior Dog Show 8am, Pavilion

• Market Poultry Show 130pm, Pavilion

• Carnival Rides Open 4pm

• Round Robin 4:30pm , Exhibit Center

• Mutton Bustin' 7pm, Grandstand Arena

• Dick Stull Memorial PRCA Rodeo 7pm, Grandstand Arena, and Miss Rodeo Logan County Coronation

Sterling’s fixed route bus service, Prairie Express, will offer free trips starting Aug. 1. The effort is made possible by a collaborative, statewide initiative designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of transit.

Prairie Express welcomes individuals who may have never used its transit services and customers who are regular transit users to ride often all of August and save money getting where they need to go.

Prairie Express is designed to increase mobility options for residents in Sterling. The service offers two routes, with 18 stops each, about a half hour apart. The first route operates Monday through Saturday; the second runs Monday through Friday. The two routes meet at the Logan County Courthouse Square at :06 and :36 after the hour for passengers who need to transfer routes.

NECALG also provides County Express, a curb-to-curb reservation-based service operating throughout northeast Colorado, and Bustang Outrider, CDOT’s rural transit service with routes from Sterling to Greeley on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Sterling to Denver on Tuesday and Thursday.

For more information visit https://www.necalg.org/prairie-express.

(Source: Journal-Advocate)

Please take a minute to fill out this Community Needs Assessment. The results of this will help the Northeast Colorado Association of Local Governments determine how they use their grant funding for the next 3 years!

Please take a minute to fill out this Community Needs Assessment. The results of this will help us determine how we use our grant funding for the next 3 years!

Please share! 🫵
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You're not going to want to miss ANYTHING at the Logan County Fair. Make sure you save this schedule.

For even more information, click here for the Fair Book: https://tinyurl.com/432dxx8s

Don't miss any of the 4-H livestock action next week!

For those 4-H families and fans 🙋🧍‍♀️🧍 who won't be able to attend the livestock shows 🐖🐐🐂🐓 and sale 🗣 next week, Stormy Fairs will be video streaming 🎥 live from the Logan County Fairgrounds 🤠

You can watch 🖥 by clicking "Logan County Fair" at https://stormyfairs.net/ or scan the QR code below on your smart device.