Judges in Nebraska’s 5th Judicial District have chosen a new clerk magistrate for Nance County who will also serve the district court as an ex officio clerk. Aaron Benson will serve as clerk of both courts beginning Friday, February 7, 2025.

Noting the county and district court responsibilities, Trial Court Services Director Sara Fowler remarked, “Aaron Benson’s experience in Merrick County Court and his years of service as a Sergeant with the Department of Corrections uniquely qualify him for this position in a unified court clerks’ office.” She added, “Mr. Benson’s proven leadership and organizational skills make him an ideal candidate to contribute to the efficiency, integrity, and administration of Nance County Court.”

As clerk magistrate, Benson will work under the general direction of County Court Judges Lynelle Homolka, Denise Kracl, Andrew Lange, C. Jo Petersen, and Stephen Twiss; as ex officio clerk, he will provide support to District Court Judges Rachel Daugherty, Christina Marroquin, and James Stecker.

Benson will be responsible for providing public service and managing the records, finances, and general operation of the courts. He will also work with the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation to identify and implement improved efficiencies in the combined county and district court offices.

Benson fills the new position, replacing Clerk Magistrate Shirley Stuart-Monroe who retired December 31, 2024, after 17 years of service to the court system. Other magistrates in the 5th Judicial District include Carly Noack of Aurora, Jodie Roberts of Osceola, Ellen Faltys of Schuyler, Diane Wagner of Wahoo, Deanne Uhrmacher of David City, Lisa Langan of Albion, Lindsay Meister of Columbus, Kimberly Haberman of Seward, Maria Segura-Rodriguez of Central City, and Allison O’Neill of York.