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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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Phelps County at a glance

State
Nebraska
County seat
Holdrege
Population
8,968
Area
540 sq mi
Founded
1873
Cities and towns
5

Phelps County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Phelps County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Phelps County.

Police Departments. In addition to Phelps County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Phelps County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Holdrege Police Department. These agencies work within their respective jurisdictions, with the Sheriff's Office covering rural and unincorporated areas, while city police departments manage law enforcement within city limits.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Phelps County Sheriff's Office, located at 715 5th Avenue in Holdrege, Nebraska 68949, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Phelps County. Arrest records in Phelps County are public documents under Nebraska Revised Statute 84-712, the state's public records law. Citizens may request arrest records by submitting written requests to the Sheriff's Office or the appropriate municipal police department, though some information may be redacted for ongoing investigations or victim protection.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Phelps County are maintained by Phelps County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following the procedures outlined under the Nebraska Public Records Law.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Phelps County are taken and retained by Phelps County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either by direct request or through their online portal, if available.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Phelps County

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

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What is on record in Phelps County

Holes drawn on the old survey maps
6
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit
Maps surveyed
1962

Is an old working under a property here?

The old survey maps record 6 holes inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

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.

Holdrege Bertrand Loomis Funk Atlanta N 10 miles
Phelps 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

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 Phelps County

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 37 investigations in Phelps County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $193,769 in back wages agreed for 172 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
37
Back wages agreed
$193,769
Workers due back wages
172
Civil money penalties
$129,508
Employers on the record
31
EmployerCityCasesBack wagesWorkers
Robison Custom Chopping, LLCBertrand1$73,9880
MosaicHoldrege12$39,940258
Dave Olson, Inc.Holdrege1$35,4934
Mosaic AxtellHoldrege2$21,99017
Troy Kuck Silage Harvesting LLCBertrand1$17,73526
Benjamin's Landscaping Corp.Holdrege1$12,12914
Allmand Bros., Inc.Holdrege1$10,45717
Schemper HarvestingHoldrege2$7,4670
Lumber 1, Inc.Holdrege1$3,4402
TJ Nelson, Inc.Holdrege1$9967
Mosaic South CenterHoldrege1$93511
Data Listing ServicesHoldrege1$8512
Mosaic South CentralHoldrege1$74010
Invest Plus, Inc.Holdrege1$7332
Roof Pros LLCHoldrege1$4824
Bertrand Veterinary Clinc, P.C.Holdrege1$4672
Dannull Engine Service and Auto Sales, Inc.Holdrege1$3612
Holdrege Memorial Homes, Inc.Holdrege2$00
Central Nebraska Dry StrippingHoldredge1$00
Mayers General PartnershipBertrand1$00
Livestock Feeders Service, Inc.Holdrege1$00
Midland CoopFunk1$00
Schmeper HarvestingHoldrege1$00
D & H RestaurantsHoldrege1$00
Christian Homes, Inc.Holdrege1$00

The 25 employers with the most back wages agreed, of 31 on the Phelps County record; 10 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record here. The 6 more with smaller records are on the Nebraska wage theft records page, whose search answers for every employer in the state.

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

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

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

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Phelps County are kept by the Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps 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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Cities, towns and neighboring counties

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