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Dalton

Dalton is an agricultural community of about 400 residents on US 385, 20 miles north of Interstate 80 at Sidney’s East Interchange.  Work began on the Burlington-Northern Railroad in 1898 and was completed in 1900 when the first depot was built in 1908 and the town was incorporated in 1909.  It was in 1909 that the first school was built.  In 1966 a school was built which now serves the students of both Dalton and Gurley.  A consolidation in 1978 formed Leyton Public Schools.  Grades 9-12 are conducted in Dalton. Village Clerk’s Office 308-377-2413

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Gurley

Gurley, founded in 1913, is located on US Highway 385 approximately 12 miles north of Interstate 80 at Sidney’s East Interchange.  Settlers began arriving in the area as early as 1884.  The construction of the Burlington-Northern Railroad was completed around 1900.  The first Gurley Depot Station was opened in 1915.  The community was named for Fred R. Gurley, who was then Superintendent of the Burlington-Northern Railroad.  The Gurley School operated for several years as a K-12 system, consolidating with neighboring Dalton in 1978 to form the Leyton Public School System.  K-8 is conducted in Gurley.  Gurley is home of approximately 200 residents. Village Clerk’s Office 308-884-2213.

Water, sewer, garbage rates and water bond are combined into one payment payable to the village: $44.82

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Lodgepole

 Lodgepole was founded in 1867, platted in 1884 and incorporated as an official village in 1901.  The town of 368 residents was named Lodge Pole by the Union Pacific Railroad in 1867.  In 1895 the postal department changed the name to a one word spelling of Lodgepole.  The name is derived from the creek bearing the same name, stemming from when the Indians cut poles for teepees (lodges) along its banks.  A dry goods and grocery store opened in 1876 and several ranchers began settling at that time.  It is the second oldest community inCheyenne County.  The first school district was founded in 1881.  Lodgepole is on the eastern edge of Cheyenne County.

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Potter

Potter is one of the oldest communities in Western Nebraska and today has a population of 388, located on US Highway 30 and Interstate 80, 16 miles west of Sidney. It was named after General Joseph S. Potter, Union Pacific Railroad Director. Union Pacific built a station house at Potter in 1907 which also served as a post office, school house and land development office.

Potter was incorporated as a village in 1912. A K-12 school system continues at Potter-Dix Public Schools (in Kimball County) and Potter-Dix Public Schools (in Cheyenne County).  Visit Potter's website for more information.

Public Library - Wednesday & Saturday - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday only - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Youth Center -

U.S. Post Office - Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Utility Information

Water- Sewer-Garbage

Monthly Rates

-Residential: $65.15
-Small Business: $68.27
Business: $75.67
Out of town Garbage: $21.84

Potter currently charges a flat rate for water usage. We bill the last business day of each month.
Utility bills become delinquent if they are not paid in full by the last business day of the month. If an account is not paid in full by the last business day of the month the account is charged a $10.00 Late Fee.  New residents must fill out an application for service, pay the $140.00 deposit and the $26.00 turn-on fee before the water service can be turned on.

The Village does accept checks, money orders or cash for payment. Presently, the Village does not accept credit cards and does not offer Automatic Payments, but your financial institution may offer some type of Automatic Payment program. There is a payment drop box conveniently located in front of the Village Office.

Phone, Electric, Gas:

Dalton Telephone (Cable TV, Broadband Internet): 866-542-6779
CenturyLink (Telephone & DSL Internet): 866-304-6820
Action Communications (Dial Up & DSL Internet): 800-558-7836

High West Energy: 888-834-1657
Source Gas: 800-563-0012

Local Regulation:

-There is a Leash Law for all dogs in the Village. Any dog found running at large in the Village will be impounded by the Animal Control Officer.

-Dog & Cat Licenses expire annually on April 30, and may be purchased from the Village Office annually with proof of current Rabies Vaccination. The cost is $3.00 for neutered, spayed or male dogs & cats. The cost is $4.00 for intact female dogs & cats.

-The storing of unlicensed, inoperable or wrecked vehicles outside for more than 30 days is against the Municipal Code of Potter.

-It is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain their property from the middle of the street to the middle of the alley; this includes taking care of the sidewalks, weeds & grass.

-Grass & weeds must be kept below 12”. Once over 12” it is considered a Public Nuisance and can be removed by the Village at the owner’s expense.

-Trees must be kept trimmed to a height of at least 8’ above the sidewalk and to at least 14’ above the street.

-Dumpsters are provided for the residents of Potter and can be found in the alley on most streets. Do not put yard waste, hot ash or tires in the dumpsters. They are emptied every Monday.

-We have a recycling trailer that is located in the parking lot between the grocery store & the fire hall. Recyclables that are accepted are #1 & #2 plastics, paper, magazines & aluminum cans. 

-Building Permits are required in town & must be approved before any work begins.

-The Village of Potter offers residents the use of an Organic Landfill, which is located just 1 mile north and ½ mile east of town. Grass clippings, garden waste, branches, trees and unpainted wood with no metal may be taken to the landfill. The hours are listed in the Coyote Caller.

-The speed limit in town is 20 mph, and in the school zone it is 15 mph.

Government & Services

-Village Board of Trustees -
Chairman – Casey Smith                                     
Vice-Chairman- Mark Monheiser                  
Richard Musil                                                     
Brian Thies                                                               
Eric Anderson 

Board meetings for the Village of Potter are held at the Village Office the 1st Monday of each month if after the 5th of the month. If the 1st Monday falls before the 5^th then the meeting is held on the second Monday of the month.

-The Potter Volunteer Fire Department meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month.

-The Potter Volunteer Fire Department Board of Trustees meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of each month.

-Potter Community Improvement (PCI) meetings are held on the first Thursday at Bags’ Bar at 12:00 P.M.  Everyone is welcome to the meeting!

-The Library is open Wednesdays 9 am - noon & 1pm-5pm and Saturdays 9 am – noon.

-The Coyote Caller is the Village’s local monthly paper. It is delivered to all the residents each month at no cost.

Recreation, Interests, Activities & Events

-Potter Historical Museum - Sherman Street,

-Potter Depot Museum - Front Street,

-American Legion Park - Front Street between Rose and Locust.  Playground, restrooms, tables, & grill.

-Sand Volleyball Court - Downtown on Sherman Street

-Prairie Pine Golf Course - 7 holes - cart rentals - concessions. Located 5 blocks west of downtown Potter. Memberships are available.

-Reading Garden -  downtown between Library and Senior Citizens Center

-Railroad Park - Front Street downtown between Chestnut and Elm.

-Duckpin Bowling – above A Collective Gathering

-Senior Center on Chestnut Street by the Library

-A "Mellerdrama" is held annually.

-Potter Days is held annually the weekend of Labor Day.

-Old Fashioned Christmas held annually in December on the first full weekend

Area Churches

-Prairie West Community Christian Church 308-879-4583- 904 Sheridan 

-St. Paul Lutheran Church: Missouri Synod 308-879-4437- 4450 Rd 89.
The Church is located 7 miles north on Road 77, 6 miles east on Road 46, and 1/2 mile south on Road 89.

Medical Services:
Memorial Health Center in Sidney - 308-254-5825
Kimball County Hospital in Kimball - 308-235-3621
Poison Control Center - 800-955-9119

Village Office:
Phone: 879-4332
Fax: 879-4456
vop@potterneb.net

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Sidney

Sidney, the center of Cheyenne County is located in the beautiful high plains region of western Nebraska. Stop and stay awhile, we have great things to see.

Sidney is governed by a City Manager form of government. The Mayor is Wendall Gaston, the Vice Mayor is Dalan Hiett, and the City Manager is Gary Person.

The City Council consists of five members elected by the people for four year terms.  City Council is the governing body of the City and exercises all powers which have been or may be conferred upon the City by the Constitution and laws of the State of Nebraska, except those provided for in State Statutes.  The Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:15 p.m. at the City Hall, located at 1115 13th Avenue

Sidney, Nebraska was named one of the Top 100 Rural Communities in America by national economist Jack Schultz this decade!  We have more jobs per capita than any community in Nebraska and rank in the top 10 in America!  Our wage per capita income ranks in the top five counties in our state.   Sidney and our Cheyenne County neighboring communities have built this strong economy with home grown and recruited industries to go along with our agriculture roots and heritage.  We sit at the crossroads of America with four major highways and three railroads.  We are the logistics hub of the Midwest.

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