Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
About the Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy
The Nebraska Municipal Clerks Institute and Academy is an annual continuing education professional seminar held in Nebraska during March of each year for municipal clerks in Nebraska.
This training program was initiated in 1976 by the, then, Department of Public Administration at the University of Nebraska Omaha, in conjunction with the League of Nebraska Municipalities and the Nebraska Municipal Clerks' Association section of the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
The UNO School of Public Administration is responsible for operating the Institute. The Institute is accredited by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks and endorsed by the League of Nebraska Municipalities.
Scholarship Opportunities & Potential Sponsors:
Thanks to the generous donations from our sponsors, scholarships are now available for those attending the conference up to four years. The completed scholarship form should be sent by November 1st to First Vice President, Derek Bargmann at Derek.Bargmann@cityofsewardne.gov. scholarships will be awarded by December 31st, and you will be notified if you have been awarded a scholarship. Please remember that to qualify for a scholarship, your annual dues to NMCA must be current.
Amounts awarded are as follows--scholarships to those attending Academy have been discontinued in favor of those that have attended less years. As a reminder, there are only finite funds for scholarships so applications will be considered based on the amount of funds available:
1st Year Attendee: Full Cost of Conference Scholarship
2nd Year Attendee: $250
3rd and 4th Year Attendee: $100
Do you know of a potential sponsor as well? Please share this with any potential sponsors.
2026 NE Municipal Clerks Institute & Academy | La Vista, NE
Date(s): March 15-20, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Information:
Embassy Suites by Hilton - $139 per night
12520 Westport Pkwy
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 331-7400
Book your group rate for NE Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy - Embassy
If you prefer to call in your reservation, please call 800-362-2779 and reference, the group code: 91Z
Courtyard by Marriott - $139 per night
12560 Westport Pkwy
La Vista, NE 68128
(402) 339-4900
Book your group rate for NE Municipal Clerk Institute and Academy - Courtyard
If you prefer to call in your reservation, please call 402-339-4900 and reference the group code: MCI
Conference Registration Information
The early bird registration rate is available through the end of February, so there’s plenty of time to sign up.
If you’ve applied for a scholarship, please wait to register until you receive your award notification.
Once you know your scholarship status:
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Register for the conference.
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Select the option indicating you have a scholarship.
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Follow the prompts — your scholarship amount will automatically be deducted from the total at checkout.
First-year clerks: If you receive a scholarship that covers your full registration cost, you still need to complete the registration form. This helps us include you in the total count of attendees and plan accordingly.
| Registration Type | Early Bird (Before March 1, 2026) | Regular Rate (On or after March 1, 2026) |
| Institute (Includes the Academy and Jumpstart) | $443.00 | $493.00 |
| Academy Only | $273.00 | $323.00 |
For more information, contact Ellen Freeman-Wakefield, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement and Professional Programs at efreemanwakefield@unomaha.edu or 402.554.2636.
