Katherine Armbruster, records clerk, has been selected to serve as Stanton County Court Clerk Magistrate in Stanton, Nebraska. Armbruster began work as Clerk Magistrate on June 1, 2020.

“Katherine has worked with retiring Stanton County Court clerk magistrate Phyllis Cleveland for 13 years, and has a thorough understanding of the needs and responsibilities of the court. Katherine’s experience, patience and work ethic make her an excellent choice for clerk magistrate,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sheryl Connolly.  

County Court Clerk Magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court.  The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances and records of the court. Armbruster will be responsible to ensure the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

Armbruster will work in the 7th Judicial District with fellow Clerk Magistrates Betty Boggs of Center, Sandra Meyer of West Point, Kimberly Hansen of Wayne, Lori Bohn of Madison, Linda Mitchell of Neligh, and Deb Theisen of Pierce. Judges Michael Long, Ross Stoffer, and Donna Taylor direct the operation of the county courts in the 7th Judicial District.