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Crete Police Department's Dawn Jonas has been promoted to Lieutenant, a position that will supervise a number of department functions moving forward.
Jonas joined the Crete Police Department in 2003 and has served in the role of School Resource Officer since January 2014. She is a native of Hammond, Ind. and served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1991.
Jonas is a member of the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals – Great Plains Chapter, serves on the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force and on multiple Crete Public School committees designed to promote school safety. Jonas manages the department training curriculum, traffic grant program, and the Operation Under the Tree program during the holidays.
Jonas was honored by the American Legion as the 2016 Nebraska and Midwest Region Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. She was further recognized by the American Legion as the National runner-up.
Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.
The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.
(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)
The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Police Officer.
Full-time, hourly position; excellent benefits.
Minimum qualifications include:
Application packets may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
View/download the application packet, which includes the following:
For additional inquiries, please contact:
Jody, Fiehtner, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313
jobs@crete.ne.gov
Events from the Community Assistance Office and community partners: (click the gallery to view event flyers)
Welcoming City Celebration
Passport Day
City of Crete personnel across multiple departments are tasked with services in preparation for, during, and after winter weather events.
Non-emergency numbers
Emergency alerts
Electrical and street issues
Snow Removal Permit - Commercial
Garbage and recycling collection
Program Note - Coach contact: Participants who are not contacted by their coach by the week prior to the first game, please call the Parks and Recreation Office at City Hall, 402.826.4315, to be connected to your team.
Registration forms and waivers are available during the registration dates below on RecDesk or at the Parks and Recreation office at City Hall. Participants must also have a current liability waiver signed. No late registrations will be accepted.
Registration Notes - Sibling discount and fee waiver for parent coaches:
Youth Soccer Registration open Jan. 27 - Feb. 28:
The Youth Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls in grades 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, and 5th & 6th. Teams will play on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. starting March 16 at Armory Park. (Dates: March 16, 23, 30 and April 6)
Micro Soccer Registration open Feb. 10 - March 14:
The Micro Soccer program offers divisions for boys and girls ages 3 & 4 and 5 & 6. Teams will play on Wednesday evenings starting April 2 at Rotary Park. (Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23)
View/download the 2025 Parks and Recreation Program Schedule (pdf): English | Español
City of Crete
Liz Cody, Parks & Recreation Director
Dan Dunaway, Recreation Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Phone: 402.826.4315
Fax: 402.826.6412
liz.cody@crete.ne.gov
dan.dunaway@crete.ne.gov
Check out these upcoming and regular youth events at Crete Public Library. (Programs may have ages noted) Contact library staff for more information or visit the library's Facebook Page.
Upcoming Programs:
Recurring Programming:
Current library hours:
Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809
crete.library@crete.ne.gov
The City of Crete's LB840 Economic Development Plan is funded by an additional 1/2% local option sales tax approved by local voters in November 2010. Purposes of the LB840 program include: create high paying, quality jobs by generating employment opportunities and expanding the available work force within the labor market of Crete and Saline County; attract new capital investment to the community; sustain existing job opportunities; broaden the tax base to provide economic diversification and ensure economic stability and vitality for the community of Crete and surrounding area. The seven-member Economic Development Advisory Board representing local industries is appointed by the Mayor and City Council to oversee the plan.
Tom Ourada, City Administrator
Phone: 402.826.4312
tom.ourada@crete.ne.gov
LB840 Program Documents
Qualifying Businesses
Any corporation, partnership, limited liability company or sole proprietorship that derives its principal source of income from any of the following:
Terms and Use of Funds
The program provides gap financing; no project will be 100 percent funded with LB840 funds.
Funding awards may include project-specific performance requirements, including, but not limited to: submission of proof of expenditure of funds, submission of a summary report, continuous operation of the business without sale or transfer for up to seven (7) years, retention of an agreed-upon number of full time equivalent employees for a period of up to seven (7) years, and/or other terms as outlined in a conditional performance-based grant agreement. Funds are 0% interest, $0 repayment as long as performance requirements are met.
Find out more about Community and Economic Development in Crete.
Check out these upcoming events at Crete Public Library. Contact library staff for more information. (Click the gallery for more images)
Adult Craft Night: Paint Night: Friday, Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m.
Adult Craft Night: Diamond Painting: Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Puzzle Race, Wednesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m., The 1206
RSVP to crete.library@crete.ne.gov or call the library by Feb. 22
Check out the library's recurring events
Check out the library's four book clubs:
Current library hours:
Crete Public Library
1515 Forest Ave.
Crete, NE 68333
Phone: 402.826.3809
crete.library@crete.ne.gov