City of Sidney Nebraska - Local Government

10/15/2026

The countdown is on! Sign up your trunk within the next week to be part of the City's Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 30. Call the City office at 308-254-5300.

10/13/2026

Notice of Office Closure on October 22nd from 3 - 4 p.m. Staff will be in training.

10/13/2026

Notice of Office Closure on October 21st from 10 - 11 a.m. and 2 - 3 p.m. Staff will be in training.

10/05/2026

The City of Sidney will be closed Monday, October 12th for Columbus Day. Monday's trash will be picked up on Tuesday and Tuesday's trash will be picked up on Wednesday. The Transportation Department and Library will also be closed.

09/28/2026

Training for this Friday.

Emergency Response Training at Central Elementary

On Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Sidney Police Department, local emergency responders, and Central Elementary staff will participate in an emergency response training exercise at Central Elementary following student dismissal.

This training is part of an ongoing partnership between Sidney Public Schools and local emergency services to strengthen school safety and improve our coordinated response capabilities.

Last year, faculty from Sidney Public Schools and emergency responders came together at the high school and middle school to establish a foundation for school emergency preparedness. That training focused on building a shared understanding of response procedures and developing a unified approach to school safety.

This year's training marks Phase 2 of that effort. Rather than focusing on schools as a whole, we are now evaluating each building individually. This allows us to address the specific needs of each school's staff and student population while considering unique factors such as building layout, geographic location, and access challenges.

Our goal is not simply to be prepared to respond when an emergency occurs. Our goal is to proactively identify weaknesses, evaluate policies and procedures, strengthen partnerships, and continuously improve our response capabilities before they are ever needed.

We do not want to simply meet the standard. We want to raise the standard and set the example for what school safety preparedness should look like.
Community members may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel at Central Elementary during the training. This is a planned exercise, and there is no emergency.

We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of Sidney Public Schools, our emergency response partners, and the community as we work together to provide the safest possible learning environment for our children.

09/22/2026

ATTENTION: The area around Lukjan on Greenwood Rd will be blocked off today as they are doing maintenance on their building that requires a crane. Thank you for understanding.

09/20/2026

Lots to do Halloween Weekend!

Great things happening in Sidney October 30 & 31. Starting with the City of Sidney sponsored Trunk or Treat on the 30th. Movies at the Fox Theatre. Middle School High School Dance at the Elks. The dance is open to Sidney and surrounding schools and Home Schoolers. Check out the ghostly adventures at Fort Sidney.

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

Last night the SVFD 2026 Officers were recognized at the Council Meeting. Thank you to the men and women who continue to volunteer their time to Sidney and to those families that stand behind them.