(KMZA)--The Nemaha County Commission has approved the purchase of two new vehicles.

The Commission Monday accepted the low submitted by Nemaha Valley Motors of Seneca for the purchase of a 2018 4 X 4 pickup truck for the county Noxious Weed Department in the amount of $24,400.  The bid does not include a trade-in.   It was among three bids received.

The Commission also accepted the low bid submitted by Nemaha Valley Motors for the purchase of a 2018 Dodge pickup truck for the county Road and Bridge Department in the amount of $28,500.  The bid does not include a trade-in.  It was among three bids received.

In other business, Sheriff Rich Vernon informed Commissioners he has job opening for a corrections officer and will be accepting applications until the position is filled.