In honor of the library’s 2024 theme of Adventures in Your Library, Wilson Public Library in Cozad plans to have community members share personal stories of travel in monthly programs. On Tuesday, February 20, at 5:30pm, Patti Neill will share photographs and stories of her recent trip to Iceland. If you have visited an interesting place, stop by the library to get involved.
Wilson Public Library is located at 910 Meridian Avenue in Cozad.
On Wednesday, February 14, at 11am, Peter Osborne, director of the Robert Henri Museum, stops by to discuss the new art gallery that is currently under construction. The public is encouraged to stop in to find out more. The chat will be recorded and posted to the library’s YouTube channel afterward if you’re unable to make it.
Wilson Public Library is located at 910 Meridian Avenue in Cozad.
Free Tax Preparation
Wilson Public Library is offering area residents free tax preparation for individuals needing help this tax season through Volunteer income Tax Assistance (VITA).
The in-person tax preparation clinic will be held Thursday, February 8 from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm in the Wilson Public Library located at 910 Meridian Ave, Cozad NE 69130. University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Center on Children, Families, and the Law certified tax preparers will be on site to prepare and electronically file federal and state returns. Additional dates that VITA will be at Wilson Public Library are Wednesdays, March 6 and April 3, also from 10:30am-6:30pm.
Taxpayers interested can walk-in any time during those hours. Return preparers will meet with taxpayers to answer questions, prepare their returns, and review the federal and state tax returns are accurate prior to e-filing. The process typically takes approximately 45 minutes. Taxpayers may also schedule an appointment ahead of time at vita.unl.edu/signup so they do not have to wait.
Agenda for the Regular Meeting next Monday February 5, 2024
At the January 2023 Annual Conference Awards ceremony, the Nebraska Concrete Paving Association (NCPA) awarded the City of Cozad Street Department the “Best Urban Street” project for 2023. Public Services Commissioner Jimmy Weinmaster accepted the award on behalf of the City of Cozad Street Department. City of Cozad Paving Improvement Project started in 2021. The City of Cozad undertook the process of rehabilitating some of its local streets to better serve its residents, businesses, and to open new areas for future development. These projects included: • 4th Street from Highway 30 to Willow Street. • 13th Street from J Street to Meridian Avenue. • The intersections of 10th Street & F Street and 8th Street and F Street. • Potter Avenue from 12th Street to 14th Street. • Papio Lane from 19th Street to 22nd Street. • Meridian Avenue from 19th Street to 24th Street. As part of this project, new sidewalks and ADA ramps were constructed to provided added safety for pedestrians. In all, over 4,000 cubic yards of concrete were used in placing over 200,000 square feet of new pavement, driveways, and sidewalks. Additionally water mains were upgraded to provide better pressure and flows as well as new sewer mains were installed in areas that previously weren’t served by City sewer. Congratulations and a large thank you to Paulsen Construction and Olsson for their hard work making our project such a success!
Due to a Water Main Break there will be barricades up at 8th and Meridian on the North side by the theater throughout next week while they pour new concrete. We will post any updates as things arise. Thank you!
City Council Meeting 1-22-24
There have been multiple freeze ups. Please remember to run a pencil size stream of water to help prevent the freeze ups from happening. Thank you!
Haymaker Creative District Welcome Garden Unveiling & Celebration
The Haymaker Creative District is looking forward to the unveiling of the new signage
that will welcome visitors and community members to Cozad’s new Haymaker Creative District, as well as the Cozad Downtown Historic District. The new design of the Welcome Garden signage at the corner of 7th and E will be unveiled Monday January 15th at 3:45, with a celebration to follow at the Meridian Tap House from 4:00-7:00p.m. including an artist pop-up shop, snacks and free caricature drawings.
Due to the forecast, the unveiling will begin at 3:45 sharp and be a very brief
ceremony. There will be outdoor heaters there in an effort to keep everyone
comfortable. Celebration to follow directly after from 4:00-7:00 at the Meridian Tap
House.
Contact karlie@cozadcreates.com with any questions.
The Haymaker Creative District is accepting designs by area creatives to use as a translucent vinyl wrap on the windows of the District’s office. Designs can be any medium that can be scanned and turned into a translucent vinyl window wrap: graphic design, painting, drawing, etc.
We are looking for a design that represents the purpose, goal, and vision of our office:
● Community, growth, and creativity.
● Promotion of Cozad’s existing public art projects and support of local creatives.
● A place to gather, get creative, brainstorm, identify and solve problems, and enjoy
conversation.
Submissions will be accepted through February 29th. The chosen design will receive $200 in Cozad Chamber Bucks.
Technical Information:
Total Dimensions: 136" x 97"
Top Panes: 32" x 53"
Bottom Panes: 32" x 40"
Grid Lines: 1 3/4"
Design must be 2" x 3" ratio
6" x 9" on a single sheet of paper
Contact karlie@cozadcreates.com with any questions.
Time to put your snowman decorating skills to use! Looking forward to seeing all the finished entries. Good luck to you!
Snow Emergency until Wednesday, January 10. No parking in downtown area Tuesday evening thru Wednesday morning.
The Cozad City Offices and the Wilson Public Library will be closing at 12:00 p.m. due to inclement weather. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow Tuesday, January 9. The City Council Meeting scheduled for today Monday, January 8 has been postponed until Wednesday, January 10 at 7:00 p.m. Stay Safe!
The City of Cozad is now hiring for the upcoming summer. If you are interested in applying, please stop by the City Office and pick up an application.
The City Offices will be closing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29th and will be closed all day Monday, January 1 in observance of the New Year Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2. Have a Happy New Year!
The City Offices will be closing at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 22nd and will be closed all day on Monday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 26th. Have a safe and happy holiday!
The City of Cozad would like to welcome the newest member of the Cozad Police Department, Officer Gonzalo Chavez!
Council Agenda for 12-18-23
Thank you to the BOPW departments and the Street Department for your participation in the Winter Wonderland Parade. Great decorations!
Cozad Christmas! New tree and Santa house at the Green Space.
