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Living in Cozad

Driver’s Licenses
Nebraska State statute requires any person establishing residency in Nebraska for more than 30 days to register their vehicles in Nebraska as well as obtain a Nebraska Driver’s license. Failure to do so may result in the filing of charges. Vehicle/Driver’s License may be obtained at the Dawson County Courthouse in Lexington. Proof of ownership is needed to purchase vehicle licenses. Driver’s license tests are given on Monday-Friday at the Dawson County Courthouse.

Emergency Numbers

  • Police/Fire/Rescue - (308) 784-2366
  • Poison Control - (800) 222-1222
  • Crime Stoppers - (308) 784-1234 or (800) 652-7383

Healthcare

  • Central Plains Home Health/Hospice - (308) 784-4211
  • Cozad Community Hospital - (308) 784-2261
  • Cozad Community Medical Clinic - (308) 784-3535
  • Cozad Dental Clinic - (308) 784-2828
  • Cozad Vision Clinic - (308) 784-4567

Helping Others

  • United Way - 105 E. Hwy 30 – (308) 784-2804
  • Red Cross - 105 E. Hwy 30 – (308) 784-4343
  • Food Pantry - 105 E. Hwy 30 – (308) 784-4545

Lodging & Camping

  • Muni Park Camping Area - 1401 Avenue O – (308) 784-3907
  • Circle S Motel - 440 S. Meridian – (308) 784-2290
  • Rodeway Inn - 809 S. Meridian – (308) 784-4900
  • Camp Comeca & Overlook Lodge - 75670 Rd. 417 – (308) 784-2808

Media

KELN-KOOQ
PO Box 248
North Platte, NE
Phone: (308) 532-1120
KNOP-TV
PO Box 749
North Platte, NE
Phone: (308) 532-2222
KRVN Radio
PO Box 880
Lexington, NE
Phone: (308) 324-2371
Lex Clipper Herald
Lexington, NE
Phone: (308) 324-5511
Tri City Tribune
320 W. 8th
Cozad, NE
Phone: (308) 784-3644
KCNI-KBBN
PO Box 409
Broken Bow, NE
Phone: (308) 872-5881

Relocation Information
Contact the Cozad Chamber of Commerce 135 West 8th or call 308-784-3930 for relocation information. If you are a new resident in Cozad, the Board of Public Works will give you a card for a Welcome to Cozad packet when you register for your utilities.

Support Groups

Cozad United Way
Barb Fink, 784-2804
Food Pantry
784-4545
Moms of Cozad 
Christine Mundell
Aglow International
Bertha Parker, 784-2783
Red Cross
Kay Grinde, 784-4343
Central Plains Home Health Agency 
784-4630
West Central Agency on Aging
North Platte, 308-535-8195
Grand Generation Center 
784-2747

Transportation
Handi bus comes to the office. For more information, please call for schedule at (308) 784-3907.

Eppley Express - 800-888-9793

Vehicle License
Nebraska State statute requires any person establishing residency in Nebraska for more than 30 days to register their vehicles in Nebraska as well as obtain a Nebraska Driver’s license. Failure to do so may result in the filing of charges. Vehicle/Driver’s License may be obtained at the Dawson County Courthouse in Lexington. Proof of ownership is needed to purchase vehicle licenses. Driver’s license tests are given on Monday-Friday at the Dawson County Courthouse.

Voter Registration
Voter registration can be completed at the city office or county courthouse. For more information please call (308) 784-3907.