Organizations / Services

Cedar County 4-H Clubs
Dixon County 4-H Clubs

Shane Kinkaid – American Legion, 402-518-0429
Sharyl Luedtke – American Legion Auxiliary, 402-256-3971

Contact LCC Schools Central office for more information, 402-256-3133.

Laurel Cemetery is located on U.S. Hwy 20, Laurel, NE 68745.  The Laurel Cemetery Board meets one to two times a year to discuss current issues, set prices, and plan the work ahead for the coming year, as well as hiring someone to mow. The Board plans a dinner held on the Sunday of Memorial Weekend each year that is held at the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge High School gym.

Contact Justin Swanson, Sexton at 402-256-3631 to purchase a plot.

• Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 
  Contact LCC Central Office for more information, 402-256-3133
• Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
  Contact LCC Central Office for more information, 402-256-3133
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)|
  Contact LCC Central Office for more information, 402-256-3133
• LCC Skills USA Chapter
  Contact LCC Central Office for more information, 402-256-3133
• LCC High School Activity Booster Club
• LCC PTO K-8 
  The purpose of the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge Parent-Teacher Organization K-8 is to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement; Enhance the educational experience by supporting academic and enrichment activities; Improve the environment at our school by providing volunteer and financial support.
• TeamMates 
  Contact LCC TeamMates Coordinator Sherie Lundahl, 402-256-3133.

The Laurel Area Community Foundation Fund is dedicated to progress and long-term prosperity. A volunteer Fund Advisory Committee works actively to increase charitable giving and award grants to local worthy causes and projects that are addressing emerging needs and future opportunities in our community.

Contact Keith Knudsen for more information or to request a LACF Grant Application at  402-256-3247.

To keep alumni of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School connected through our annual banquet, newsletter and website; to help improve the school facility and provide faculty the opportunity to educate at the highest level possible; to promote higher education through our scholarship program; and to continue the growth and preserve the legacy of Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School Alumni. 

LCC School is pleased to offer LCC Fitness Center membership access to residents living within the boundaries of the school district, as well as to all families who have children enrolled in the school. 

The City of Laurel and the Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School District have a partnership through the Community Learning Center, which provides a vast amount of educational resources to citizens and students.

The situation is unique at the High School/Elementary library in the fact that the space is shared with the public library.  There is a separation of public and school library, yet there is a fluency between the two areas.  The City Library Board works closely with the LCC School Administration involving the day-to-day operation of the facility.

An informative group to help communicate all the current events of the Laurel Youth Recreation Club. Sports included are: Football, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Soccer, Baseball and Softball.

View more information regarding the Youth Recreation.
Follow Laurel Youth Recreation Club on Facebook.

The Laurel Senior Citizen Center is located at 302 E. 2nd St. The entrance for the Laurel Senior Citizen Center is located on the East side of the Laurel Community Building. For more information, call (402) 256-3990, or go to the Laurel Senior Citizen Center Facebook page.

The Laurel Tree Board works with the City of Laurel to plan for the care, replacement, maintenance and removal or disposition of trees and shrubs in parks, along streets and in other public areas. Meetings are held quarterly and will be announced.

The Laurel Tree Board members are appointed by the Mayor with City Council approval. 

The Laurel Tree Board coordinates an annual Arbor Day tree planting with the LCC 2nd grade class each year.  It is a fun event for the students and the Tree Board members.

In July 2021, the Laurel Tree Board applied for the Free Trees for Fall Planting grant.  This program provides 10 pre-selected tree’s, which were dispersed in the community.  On Oct. 9th, the Laurel Tree Board planted three trees in the Norris Addition, along with the LCC 3rd grade class.  We were joined by Graham Herbst, Community Forest Specialist from Omaha, who answered questions from the students. The students participated in the tree plantings.  And the biggest benefit of all is that Laurel has 10 new trees!

The Tree Board is currently working on a Community Tree Inventory, which will help to provide information on the number and types of trees in the City.  Having an inventory will help the Tree Board and the Community Forestry people down the road, for planning purposes, plus if there are any tree health issues that arise, The Community Forest personnel and the Tree Board will be able to address the issues earlier. 

Lion’s Clubs are clubs where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improving their communities and the world.  

Laurel Lion’s Club – #13321 – District 38 O 
President:  Jesse Jackson, 402-833-8941
Vice-President: Larry Cross, 402-841-8479

Regular meetings are held the 2^nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. at the Laurel Learning Center Board Room.

The Rural Fire Board is a five-member Board responsible for providing district residents with the best fire protection the district can afford. It is the board’s responsibility to see that members of the volunteer fire department(s) have the proper equipment and training necessary to serve district residents.

The Laurel Vets Club is a shared space for Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and Auxiliary, and the American Legion.  Updates to the interior were made in May 2020. 

Contact Info:

VFW- Dwayne Freemen, 402-256-3564
VFW – To rent the space: Jimmy Thompson, 402-256- 3621
VFW Auxiliary – Claire Leger, 402-256-9035

American Legion Post 54 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 4504 members continue to work on a capital campaign for a Laurel Area Veterans Memorial. The Memorial will be located on the property just east of the Laurel Community Center.

All donated funds for the Laurel Area Veterans Memorial will be processed through the Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF). Donations can be made directly by accessing NCF’s web site. The web site URL is as follows: tinyurl.com/laurelvets <http://tinyurl.com/laurelvets?fbclid=IwAR08D_8xkkBojyOUw-aAOrSXUkwHZ0hAWvRQ7QxlqtC-2nVTtVjuT2I09dU> Click on the red ‘DONATE TO THIS FUND’ button. A “DESIGNATION’ drop-down menu will appear. Select Laurel Area Veterans Memorial as your designation and proceed.

Individuals, organizations or businesses that prefer to mail their donation or pledge are encouraged to utilize the form found in the Laurel Area Veterans Memorial brochure. Brochures are available from American Legion Post 54 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 4504 members, as well as the following local businesses: Security Bank, Galyen Boettcher Baier PC LLO, Citizens State Bank and Laurel Hometown Market. You may also request a brochure by calling the following individuals:  Shane Kinkaid (402) 518-0429, Dwayne Freeman (402) 256-3564, Regg Ward (402) 833-8052 or Keith Knudsen (402) 440-7591.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Laurel Area Community Foundation Fund Donations or pledges may be mailed to: Laurel Area Community Foundation Fund, PO Box 278, Laurel, NE 68745. You may also drop off your check/pledge at Security Bank, attention of Keith Knudsen, LACFF Chairman. Laurel Area Community Foundation Fund (LACFF) is an affiliated fund of Nebraska Community Foundation.

The Laurel Faith Community Church Coat Closet is open from October through January, each Wednesday from 4pm-6pm, for the families in Cedar and Dixon Counties. Donations are accepted, but not necessary.  Child and Adult coats, hats and gloves. All need to come to try things on.  Children must come with an adult. Limited number of snow pants and snow boots also available. Please come during Coat Closet hours.  If you need to come before 4pm, after 6pm, or on a different day, please phone the church and leave a message.  You will be contacted to set up an appointment.

Faith Community Church is located at 302 Elm St., and the office phone number is (402) 256-3781.

The Laurel Food Pantry is located United Presbyterian Church (402 Wakefield St.) and is open every Wednesday from 4pm- 6pm.   To use the Food Pantry, visit the Food Pantry on Wednesdays or use this number for Food Pantry:  402-316-2718.                 

All members of the Laurel-Concord Ministerial Association have access to an app which can receive/respond to both texts and voice mail left at 402-256-0654.

Haven House offers crisis intervention and prevention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Haven House is located at the Cedar County Courthouse and open the 1^st and 3^rd Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m. 

For more information, call 1-800-440-4633.

Through the Laurel-Concord Ministerial Association, area churches collaborate for the benefit of the community through various programs and initiatives. The association coordinates the backpack lunch program which provides meals on weekends for children in need. It also maintains a food pantry and has funds available to assist with urgent needs such as utilities, groceries, gas, or rent.  If you would like to access the food pantry or need other assistance, please call 402-316-2718.

Meals on Wheels is a program to provide a noon meal for the elderly, at their expense of $5 per meal. The local Laurel churches take turns delivering for a month at a time.  Meals are provided by Hillcrest Care Center.  The volunteers pick the meals up at Hillcrest Care Center and deliver from there.

For more information, call Anita Gade of the Hillcrest Auxiliary at (402) 649-6388.