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Dixon County, Nebraska Public Records

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Nebraska Federal Cases

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska handles bankruptcy cases filed in Nebraska. Its dockets, claims and case documents are searched through PACER.

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The Nebraska Department of Revenue Property Assessment Division issues assessment rules, valuation guides and protest forms and oversees the homestead exemption. Parcel records are kept by each county assessor.

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Dixon County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Ponca
Population
5,606
Area
483 sq mi
Founded
1856
Cities and towns
7

Dixon County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dixon County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Dixon County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Dixon County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Dixon County is provided by municipal police departments, including the Ponca Police Department and the Wakefield Police Department. Coordination between the Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments ensures full coverage and response to major crimes across Dixon County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Dixon County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 302 3rd Street in Ponca, Nebraska 68770, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Dixon County. Inmate information and current detention roster can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Dixon County does not currently maintain a real-time online inmate lookup system. Arrest records in Dixon County are public records subject to Nebraska's public records statutes, primarily Nebraska Revised Statute §84-712 through §84-712.09, which establish the right of citizens to inspect and copy public records with limited exceptions for ongoing investigations and privacy concerns.

Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or the Nebraska State Patrol, which offers a centralized database for conducting background checks.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dixon County are maintained by Dixon County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the guidelines set by the Nebraska Public Records Law.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dixon County are taken and retained by Dixon County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

The jail facility is the Dixon County Jail, and they maintain records of current inmates. You can call the Sheriff's Office at (402) 755-5608 for assistance with inmate lookup or visit the office in person at 302 3rd Street, Ponca, NE 68770.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Dixon County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Dixon County

Old mine sites
2
Past producers, now closed
2
Producing when recorded
2
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
18
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, quarry, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1964 to 1968

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 4 mine sites inside the county: 2 past producers, now closed, 2 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 18 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is construction sand and gravel.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Nebraska has no abandoned mine program.

Dakota County Cedar County Wakefield Ponca Allen Newcastle Maskell Dixon Waterbury Concord Martinsburg N 20 miles
Dixon County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. The small open circles with a name are the towns and the pale shapes around the edge are the neighbouring counties, both from the Census Bureau. Hover a dot for its name.
Nebraska mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Dixon County (3 shown, 19 unnamed on the map)

Nebraska abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

Labor Department file

Wage and hour cases in Dixon County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 7 investigations in Dixon County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $6,389 in back wages agreed for 40 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.

Investigations closed
7
Back wages agreed
$6,389
Workers due back wages
40
Civil money penalties
$7,115
Employers on the record
6
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Elms Health Care CENTER, INC.Ponca1$5,03838
Roeder Honey Farms, Inc.Dixon1$1,3512
Fair StoreWakefield2$00
Siouxland Amusements, Inc.Ponca1$00
Wakefield Family Resource Center, Inc.Wakefield1$00
Wakefield Health CARE, INC.Wakefield1$00

Every employer on the Dixon County record, by back wages agreed; 3 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Nebraska wage theft records page ranks the whole state.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Dixon County Sheriff or a city police department in Dixon County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Dixon County, Nebraska?

The Nebraska criminal history record comes from the Nebraska State Patrol, Criminal Identification Division (Central Repository). Name based report (RAP sheet) on any person, online, or in person at any Nebraska State Patrol Troop Area office with the Criminal History Record Request form; fingerprint based national checks cost more. Fee: $45.00.

How can I look up sex offenders in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Search the Nebraska Sex Offender Registry (Nebraska State Patrol), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Register with the County Clerk or Election Commissioner or through the Nebraska Secretary of State, Elections Division. You can also register online with the state online registration. Mail registrations must be postmarked by the third Friday before an election; in person registration at the County Clerk or Election Commissioner's office is open until 6 p.m. on the second Friday before an election.

How do I look up property records in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Dixon County are kept by the Dixon County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Certified birth and death certificates for Nebraska come from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records. Online through the DHHS Vital Records ordering site, by mail with a check or money order made out to Vital Records to P.O. Box 95065, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509-5065, or in person at 301 Centennial Mall South, First Floor, Lincoln. Fee: $17.00 per copy of a birth certificate and $16.00 per copy of a death certificate.

How do I find business license records in Dixon County, Nebraska?

Business entity filings are searched with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Business Services Division. Any Nebraska city or village may impose an occupation tax, a privilege or license tax on an occupation or business within its boundaries.

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