(KLZA)-- The Pawnee County Commissioners welcomed new board member Lavon Heidemann to the Board when they met Tuesday.  

Heidemann, a former Lt. Governor and State Senator replaces Dennis Schaardt on the Board.  

Ron Seitz was elected Chairman of the Board for 2021 with Jan Lang elected Vice-Chair. 

County Clerk Candi Nicholas reported Pawnee County did not receive a grant from the State for a Scrap Tire Collection event so there will be no Scrap Tire Even this year.  She noted the State did indicate since Pawnee County did not receive a grant this year,  the County should receive one for 2022.

In other action the Board approved a resolution adopting the Nemaha Natural Resources Hazard Mitigation Plan in its entirety.