LINCOLN – Julie E. Bear, Plattsmouth; Nathan B. Cox, Plattsmouth; Jennifer A. Huxoll, Palmyra; David J. Partsch, Nebraska City; Paul A. Payne, Dodge; Michael A. Smith, Springfield; and Margaret M. Zarbano, Omaha, have submitted applications for appointment as District Judge in the 2nd Judicial District consisting of Cass, Otoe, and Sarpy counties. The primary place of office for the judicial vacancy is Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska. The vacancy is due to the appointment of Judge Jeffrey J. Funke to the Supreme Court bench. The public hearing of the Judicial Nominating Commission will be held at the Cass County Courthouse, 346 Main Street, District Courtroom, Plattsmouth, Nebraska, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016. The Commission will review all applicants for the office at that time. The public is welcome to attend the hearing and present information concerning candidates for the judicial opening. A listing of the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission can be found on the Nebraska Judicial Branch Web site at https://supremecourt.nebraska.gov/2593/second-district-county-district-c.... For special accommodations relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (402) 471-3730. For persons with hearing impairments, please call the Nebraska Relay System, 7-1-1. AA/EOE.