CHADRON, Neb. (AP) – The city manager of Chadron has stepped down, effective immediately. Sandy Powell resigned after more than four years on the job during Monday’s city council meeting. A joint agreement between Powell and the council says “issues” led to the “necessary separation.” Earlier this year, the city hired an attorney to investigate allegations against Powell, including claims she improperly used city funds and set up an unfair salary structure for city workers. The attorney found no violations by Powell on any of the 17 allegations of misconduct and misuse of funds made against her by a local citizens’ group. Earlier this month, Chadron’s mayor and vice-mayor were recalled
in a special election.