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February Conference Details

Annual NIRMA Conference
February 10 in Kearney


The 21st Annual NIRMA Conference will be conducted Wednesday, February 10, at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center in Kearney. It promises to be another informative educational event, as we will address in detail labor unions and the collective bargaining process, high-risk claims areas that counties face, courthouse security, and dealing with difficult people.


 

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Member Profile - Cedar County

  When you ask Cedar County’s commissioners what they feel makes their county unique, they mention its varying terrain and the scenery.
  “In our county, as large as it is, the terrain really changes,” says Commissioner Marlen Kraemer.
  “One thing I think about is we border the Missouri River with a lot of scenic views along there,” adds Commissioner Frederick Pinkelman. “It’s the only natural flowing portion of the river.”
  There is a definite significance to what Pinkelman points out.

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Award Recipients for 2009

Contact Person of the Year
    Joan Spencer has held the position of administrative assistant for the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for a little over three years, and during that time she has served as the county’s principal contact with NIRMA.
    During those three years, Joan has shown time and again how important she takes her responsibilities as the county’s contact person with NIRMA. She has a consistent record of notifying the NIRMA office each time a change occurs in the county’s property schedule, reporting claims in a timely manner, and providing detailed underwriting information. Joan regularly participates in the educational programs offered by NIRMA and has introduced a number of Dakota County officials and employees to the NIRMA Online University.
    In addition to her work ethic, Joan is also known for her friendly and helpful nature around the courthouse.
    As a result of these characteristics, Joan was named the 2009 Contact Person of the Year.

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$95K in ASSIST grants approved

     Interest in the NIRMA ASSIST program continues to run high, as indicated by our latest round of grants. We received 65 applications from 37 member counties requesting more than $222,000 in funding for various purchases and projects related to improving safety.

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