City Government
City of Newman Grove
PO Box 446
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6444
cityofng@yahoo.com 
The City of Newman Grove has a current populatin of about 800. The
citizens elect a mayor and four city council members that serve a term
of four years. The City Council meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall at 606 Hale Avenue. The City employs one full-time city clerk/treasurer, one full-time
utility superintendent and part-time maintenance workers, a full-time police officer and a number of part-time
officers, a library director and a part-time librarian, a janitor, and seasonal pool manager and lifeguards.
The City of Newman Grove manages the Street Department,
Water Department, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Police Department, City
Library, City Park and Campgrounds, City Swimming Pool and Fireman's Ballpark. The
City also oversees the Fire Department and Rescue Unit.
Mayor:
David Johnson (402) 447-2372
City Council Members:
Byron Flood (402) 447-2939
Tom Bagley (402) 447-9964
Milan Sawyer (402) 447-6352
Tim Strong (402) 447-6414
City Clerk/Treasurer:
Shari Auge' (402) 447-6444
Utility Superintendent:
Jerry Sawyer (402) 447-6331
Chief of Police:
Todd Jennings (402) 447-2222
Newman Grove Public Library:
Kathy Strong, Director (402) 447-2331
Housing, Business, Industrial Land
Services
The City of Newman Grove belongs to the Northeast Nebraska Economic
Development District to assist the community with business and housing. For
more information, visit www.nenedd.org.
The Newman Grove Development Corporation was formed to offer low interest
loans and grants to Low to Moderate Income people for housing rehabilitation
and down payment assistance within the city limits. Call the City
Office 402-447-6444 for more information about the program.
Emergency Services
Police Department (402) 447-2222
Chief of Police - Todd Jennings
n.g.pd@hotmail.com
The Police Department is located at 606 Hale Avenue. The Department has 24-hour officers available. For
more information, visit www.ngpd.4t.com.
Fire Department (402) 447-2345 or 911
Fire Chief - Tom Haase
A bucket brigade was organized in the 1880's as the first means of fire
fighting. The first charter of a fire department was drawn up in
1891 after the City Council purchased a hand operated fire engine utilizing
water from four ten foot deep cisterns dug at various intersections in
Newman Grove. There were 52 members in the original charter.
The first organization of the Newman Grove Fire Department was in 1903
with constitution and by-laws upgraded at various times since. The
total number of volunteer fireman has recently been raised from 26 to
31.
A new fire barn was erected in 1998. The volunteers meet monthly
for a meeting and training exercises. The Rural Fire Board, the
City Council, and generous donors provide the money for the up to date
equipment and facilities.
The 31 volunteers give their time and energy willingly to keep Newman
Grove and the surrounding rural fire district protected from fires and
other disasters.
Rescue Squad (402) 447-2345 or 911
Co-Captains - Craig Lilja and Connie Johnson
A Fire Department Rescue Squad was first instituted in 1963 with 6 members
a van for the first Rescue Unit. The Rescue Squad now has 13 Certified
EMT's and a number of other responders. It used two ambulances and
up to date equipment provided by generous community donations.
Area Health Care Services
| Newman Grove Medical Clinic |
(402) 447-6214 |
| Boone County Health Center (Albion, 15 miles) |
(402) 395-2191 |
| Columbus Community Hospital (Columbus, 50 miles) |
(402) 564-7118 |
| Faith Regional Health Services (Norfolk, 45 miles) |
(402) 371-4880 |
Utilities and Services
| Alltel Cellular |
(800) 255-8351 |
| Aquila Natural Gas |
(800) 303-0752 |
| Bud's Sanitary Service & Transfer/Salvage Disposal |
(402) 447-6472 |
| City Library |
(402) 447-2331 |
| City Office |
(402) 447-6444 |
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City Utilities |
(402) 447-6331 |
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| Community Internet System |
(402) 562-5904 |
| Frontier Telephone & Internet |
(800) 921-8101 |
| Cable Nebraska |
(877) 234-0102 |
| Loup Power District |
(402) 447-2313 |
| United States Post Office |
(402) 447-6111 |
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