City of Beatrice, Nebraska - Municipal Government

06/15/2026

Heads up, drivers! 🚗

Johnson Services will be in town on Monday, June 15, to complete the WPC Department sanitary sewer lining project.

One lane of Market Street will be closed to access a sewer line crossing Market Street near 13th Street. 🚧 Please use caution when traveling through the area.

06/12/2026

Bike Walk Nebraska is looking for feedback from trail users and stakeholders across the state. 🚴 If you’d like to share how you use trails and your experiences, please take a few minutes to complete their survey by June 21, 2026. A direct link is in the comments section.

Bike Walk Nebraska is leading the first phase of a statewide study exploring the economic impact of trail use, the impact of trails on community health, and an analysis of trail funding sources across Nebraska.

We're seeking input from trail users, businesses that benefit from trail infrastructure, organizations that support public trails, and local government representatives who manage trail building and maintenance programs.

Your opinion shapes the future of trail infrastructure statewide.
Survey closes June 21st. Take the survey: https://www.bikewalknebraska.org/what-we-do/2026-economic-and-health-impact-of-trails-study.html

06/12/2026

The Mayor and City Council will meet on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the BPS Administration Building Board Room, 320 N. 5th Street.

This meeting is open to the public. Join us:
👫 In person
📺 Live on Spectrum Cable Channel 181
💻 Via livestream from any internet-connected device

Links to the livestream and meeting agenda can be found in the comments.

06/11/2026

Join our Water Department team! 💧 The City of Beatrice is accepting applications for:
🔸 Maintenance Worker (entry-level)
🔸Utility Maintenance Worker (more experienced)

If you’re interested in hands-on work that makes a real impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Job descriptions and application instructions are available at the links in the comments section. 🔗💬

06/10/2026

The June, 2026 issue of The Beat newsletter is coming to a mailbox near you! The Beat is our biannual community newsletter made just for Beatrice residents and stakeholders! It’s packed with helpful updates and insights into City government operations.

📪 Paper utility bill customers receive it as an insert, and for paperless billing customers, it's delivered straight to your inbox. 📨
💻 Digital versions of The Beat are always available on our website. Find a link in the comments section!

06/10/2026

The City of Beatrice has been notified by Sta-Bilt Construction that armor coating work will take place on June 10 - 12, 2026.

Armor coating is a roadway preservation process that involves spraying a tacky asphalt material over the existing street surface and then applying a thin layer of aggregate on top to help protect and extend the life of the pavement.

📍 Project Areas:
• High Street from 8th Street to 16th Street
• 8th Street from Beaver Avenue to Green Avenue

🚫 No street parking will be allowed in these areas from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the project. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve our streets.

06/09/2026

The City of Beatrice conducts city-wide mosquito spraying to help control the adult mosquito population during summer months. 🦟 The Street Department will be spraying on the following dates:

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026: Zone 1️⃣
(Hoyle’s Trailer Court & everything west of 6th & south of Caldwell)
• Thursday, June 11, 2026: Zone 2️⃣
(Everything north of Caldwell and east of 6th)

⏰ Time: 8:00 PM to Midnight
⛈ Weather permitting

For a map and more info, click the link in the comments section.

06/05/2026

What do you want Beatrice to look like 10, 15, or 20 years from now? The City is beginning the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap that helps guide decisions on housing, parks, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and more.

Over the next 14 months, residents will have multiple opportunities to share ideas through public meetings, surveys, and other engagement activities.

The latest blog by City Administrator Tobias Tempelmeyer explains how comprehensive plans have influenced Beatrice's growth and how you can help shape its future. Use the link in the comments section to read the full blog. 🔗💬

06/04/2026

If you've been wondering who the young man is going around Beatrice during the day and knocking on doors, we'd like to introduce Kasper Bookman Pisa.

Kasper is a university student from Estonia who is spending the summer in the United States through an exchange program. He is working with families to share educational books and learning apps designed for children of all ages.

This is Kasper's first week in Beatrice, and he has obtained his peddler permit through the City of Beatrice.

Please note, the City of Beatrice does not endorse any specific vendor or product.

06/04/2026

Young Eagles Event hosted by EAA Chapter 569 ✈️

Kids ages 8–17 are invited to enjoy FREE airplane rides at the Beatrice Municipal Airport on June 27th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM!

This is an exciting opportunity for young people to experience the joy of flight and learn more about aviation.

📍 Beatrice Municipal Airport - 3301 N. 6th Street
📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
🎟 Register using the link in the comments

Questions? Contact Christi Higgins at (402) 217-9763, or email [email protected]