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Fillmore County approves right-of-way permits for Glenwood and Windstream telecom work

Fillmore County Board of Supervisors · April 14, 2026

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Summary

The Board approved three occupy-county right-of-way permits allowing Glenwood Telecommunications to install two fiber-optic runs (Grafton and Belle Prairie townships) and Windstream Nebraska to install telecommunications on Road K in Liberty Township; each permit requires cooperation with county officials and was approved unanimously.

The Fillmore County Board of Supervisors approved occupy county right-of-way permits for telecommunication installations presented by county staff. The permits authorize Glenwood Telecommunications to install fiber optic on Road 5 between Highway 6 and Road G (Grafton Township) and on Road W between Highway 81 and Road 15 (Belle Prairie Township), and authorize Windstream Nebraska to install telecommunications on Road K between Road 24 and Road 23 in Liberty Township.

Each permit includes a requirement that the company cooperate fully with Fillmore County officials and keep the county informed of construction and maintenance work within the county right-of-way. The motion to approve was made by Ralph Graham and seconded by Wade Sluka; the board voted unanimously in favor.

The minutes do not record permit bond amounts, telecom construction schedules, or traffic-control plans; companies seeking to perform work must comply with county regulations and permitting conditions prior to or during construction.