New company hopes to soothe gravel pit disputes

A gravel pit in Cheyenne County that has been the source of frustration for nearby homeowners will soon have a new owner, one promising to be a conscientious neighbor.

Sidney’s planning commission approved a conditional use permit to Croell Redi Mix for land located a half mile south of the intersection of County Roads 20 and 117, east of Sidney. This pit is not located within the city limits, but is inside the city’s two mile zone of influence. Croell plans to buy a 160 acre parcel of land containing the pit from the current owners, the Kielian family trust.

The commission also recomm...