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Residents press board over Bunten Cemetery ownership and landscape changes; county says it lacks authority
Summary
Residents raised questions about ownership, the legal status of the Bunten Cemetery and landscape alterations at County Roads C & 3; the county attorney and commissioners said Otoe County does not have authority over the property and advised residents to seek assistance from the Nebraska Cemetery Association or legal counsel.
At the May 5 Otoe County Board meeting residents Royce and Jo Kreitman and Judy Hietbrink raised concerns about Bunten Cemetery at County Roads C & 3, focusing on who owns the property, whether a cemetery association has been properly formed and recent landscape changes.
The county attorney and board members stated their view that the county does not have authority over the cemetery property as it currently stands. The board suggested those raising concerns contact the Nebraska Cemetery Association, the Village of Palmyra attorney, or a private attorney to pursue resolution.
No formal action was taken by the board on the cemetery issue during the meeting.
