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The City of Sargent was awarded funding through the NDED Civic and Community Center Financing Fund to complete a Swimming Pool Study to determine the best method to address various issues with the pool. The existing swimming pool was built in 1960 and has served the community well past its life expectancy. Temporary improvements were completed in 2022.
The City requested an extension from the Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy, which allows the City to use the temporary pool piping for the 2023 and 2024 swim seasons. If the required improvements are not completed by the 2025 Swim Season, the City will not receive the Swimming Pool Operating Permit. To best serve the residents, the City is seeking feedback regarding the City pool and pool amenities.
Please complete the survey by September 15, 2023.
Please click here for the survey.
Sargent, Nebraska, population 577, is a small community located in Custer County half mile north of the Middle Loup River in central Nebraska.
Discover Sargent, the picturesque gateway to the Middle Loup Valley. Nestled along the riverfront at the base of the Sandhills, Sargent offers a wealth of outdoor activities, including hunting and wildlife watching. The region is renowned for its natural beauty and abundance of water, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts. Sargent's economy is driven by agriculture, with a small presence of industry. The community is dedicated to making Sargent a desirable place to live, work, and start a business. Whether you're a local or just visiting, come experience all that Sargent has to offer.
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When you move to Sargent, please come to the City Clerk's office to sign up for your utilites and trash collection. If you have a pet, you will also need to license your pet. We will also provide you with a list of additional contacts to help you as you move to Sargent.
| Local Officials:
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Mayor: Melanie Myers; Council President: Micky Schneider
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| Council Members:
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Ricky Hightower, Jerry Sheets, Tim Clayton, Micky Schneider
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| City Administrator:
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Troy Gavin
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| City Clerk/Treasurer:
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Gwenda Horky; 308-527-4200
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| Electricity, Water Sewer:
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Sargent Municipal Utilities; 106 N. 2nd Street; 308-527-4200
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| Trash Service:
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J & J Sanitation 800-337-2161 or 308-728-3499
Friday Trash Pickup
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| Recycling Services:
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Custer County Recycling; 79849 Hwy 2
Broken Bow, NE 68822; 308-870-0313
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| Natural Gas Supplier:
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Public Alliance for Community Energy (ACE)
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| Natural Gas Distribution:
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Black Hills Energy
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| Propane Distribution:
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Great Western Gas; 102 W. Jesse St; 308-527-3600
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| Telephone, Cable & Internet Service:
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Nebraska Central Telephone Co; 1-888-873-6282
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| Sargent Post Office:
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602 W. Main; 308-527-4100
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| Sargent Police Department:
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Chief of Police - J.D. Keefe 308-527-4200
Custer County Sheriff: 308-872-6418
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| Volunteer Fire Department:
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Fire Chief - Louie Ropers; Emergencies: Dial 911
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| Sargent Public Schools:
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402 N. 5th Street; 308-527-4119
website
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| Sargent Township Library:
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504 W. Main Street; 308-527-4241
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| Sargent Swimming Pool:
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103 S. Hwy 183; 308-527-3696
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| Sargent Airport Authority:
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Bill Grant, Randy Caryl, Marilyn Kolar and Guy Schlachter 308-527-4200
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| Sargent Community Center:
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314 W. Main St; 308-527-4200
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| Sargent Housing Authority:
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308-527-4204
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| Township Cemetery:
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Mount Hope (1-1/2 miles North of Sargent)
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| Govier Brothers Mortuary:
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308-872-2424
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| Central Nebraska Medical Clinic:
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404 W. Main; Robert Kahnk MD, David Minnick MD
308-527-4300
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| Driver's Examination:
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Broken Bow: Monday-Friday; Taylor: 2nd Thursday of Month (All day); Burwell: 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the Month
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| Publication:
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Sargent Leader; 308-346-4504
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George W. Sherman, born in New York on September 7th 1835, and his wife, the former Ruth Courtney, a native of West Virginia, came in the spring of 1879 to take a homestead of 160 acres a half mile east of what was later to be the village of Sargent.
Acting on a petition by the settlers for mail service, David M. Key, then post master General of the United States, appointed Mrs. Ruth A. Sherman postmaster July 23, 1879.
The commission, well preserved and on display in the Sargent Post Office, was issued to Mrs. Sherman on September 5th, 1879 authorizing her to establish an office.
Her office, located in a soddy a half mile east of the now corporate limits of town and providing weekly mail service from North Loup was named Sargent in honor of close friends, Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Sargent of Streator, Illinois.
With the establishment of a post office, contact with the outside world became easier and more and more settlers came into this fertile valley to make a life for themselves and their families. J.K. Spacht built the first store in what is now Sargent, in July of 1883, in the middle of a wheat field. After establishment of his store Mr. Spacht was able to persuade Mrs. Sherman to let him move her post office to his store. Mrs. Sherman agreed with the condition that the name would remain Sargent. (Reprinted from the Diamond Anniversary Book of 1958 and the Centennial book of 1983.)
The town of Sargent quickly formed on two adjoining quarters of land owned by JW Thomas and E.P. Savage. Savage promoted the town vigorously after plotting out the town with Thomas on their adjoining quarters. Thomas opened the first bank in Custer County (Custer County Bank) where TK Repair is now. The J.K. Spacht store and bank were quickly joined by other businesses and at the end of 1883 Sargent boasted the Spacht Store, Custer County Bank, The Windsor Hotel, Pioneer Drug Store, Brandenbury Furniture, and a Livery Barn.
Sargent grew to over 300 people by 1888. Much of this growth was due to expansion of B&M Railroad into Sargent. A railroad strike stifled those plans and the town fell into a deep economic regression for most of the 1890’s. In 1899, the first train rolled into Sargent rescuing her from economic demise suffered by surrounding towns like Round Valley, Sommerford, West Union or Cummings Park. By 1900, Sargent had two newspapers, two banks, two churches, two grain elevators, many businesses, a creamery, a school and phone lines from Broken Bow Independent Telephone. Many milestones and hardships were in front of her but a little village that rose from a wheat field had secured its place in Custer County and in history.