Notice of CPNRD Board Vacancy

Notice of CPNRD Board Vacancy

The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) is seeking candidates to fill a board vacancy in Subdistrict 9, which includes parts of eastern Grand Island and all areas of CPNRD east of the Hall-Merrick County line. To determine if you reside in Subdistrict 9, visit www.cpnrd.org/about/directors or call 308-385-6282. This appointment ends in December 2026.

Letters of intent will be accepted until March 17, 2025. Submit letters by mail to: CPNRD 215 Kaufman Avenue, Grand Island, NE 68803, or email to Lyndon Vogt, General Manager at vogt@cpnrd.org

Ed Kyes Resigns After 25 Years of Service

After 25 years of dedicated service and nearly perfect attendance, Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) Director Ed Kyes of Central City announced his resignation at Thursday’s Board of Directors meeting. Kyes joined the Board in 2001, filling the seat of Mike Royal. Over the years, he held several leadership roles, including Secretary (2005-2008), Vice Chairman (2009-2012), and Chairman (2013-2016). In addition, he served on multiple committees, including Water Resources, Water Quality, Eastern Projects, Well Variance, Integrated Water Management, Budget, and Executive Committees. He also chaired the Programs Committee.

Chairwoman Deb VanMatre, Doug Reeves, Keith Ostermeier and Barry Obermiller will serve on the Board Nominating Committee to recommend a successor for Subdistrict 9, which includes parts of eastern Grand Island and all areas of CPNRD east of the Hall-Merrick County line.