CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated that the motor grader was purchased for city use. The article has been changed to reflect that it is for county use.

MADISON COUNTY, Neb. -- During the Madison County Commissioner's September 28 meeting, the county agreed to purchase a used motor grader for county use.

The motor grader is a John Deere model from 2017 and will be purchased from Murphy Tractor for $196,600. The decision was made after the county received two bids, one from Murphy Tractors and Nebraska Machinery.

Nebraska Machinery offered to sell their 2015 motor grader for $183,000. The county decided on the bid from Murphy Tractor as those who would operate the motor grader were more familiar with John Deere controls, would be able to utilize it more.

Also during the meeting, Madison county approved a conditional use permit to Roger and Jean Ellenberger to allow the removal of commercial dirt.