Mykaela Dishong Chosen to Lead County Court in Fullerton

Mykaela Dishong, who previously worked as the Assistant Clerk in Polk County, has been selected to serve as Nance County Court Clerk Magistrate in Fullerton. Her official work as Clerk Magistrate begins September 1, 2026.

“Mykaela’s experience in the Fifth Judicial District has equipped her with a strong foundation for stepping into a leadership role,” according to Trial Court Services Director Sara Fowler.

County court clerk magistrates work under the general direction of the presiding county judge supervising, assigning, and directing the work of all staff within the county court. The position carries a high level of responsibility for the people, paperwork, finances, and records of the court. Dishong will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of the court’s administrative functions and for investigating and evaluating potential procedural changes.

Dishong will work in the 5th Judicial District with fellow clerk magistrates Carly Noack of Aurora, Jodie Roberts of Osceola, Deanne Uhrmacher of David City, Lisa Langan of Albion, Lindsay Meister of Columbus, Zaira Lopez of Schuyler, Aaron Benson of Central City, Christine Thalken of Wahoo, Kimberly Haberman of Seward, and Allison O’Neill of York. Judges Lynelle Homolka, Denise Kracl, Andrew Lange, Breanna Flaherty, and Stephen Twiss preside over the courts and direct magistrates in the 5th District. The Judicial District includes Boone, Butler, Colfax, Hamilton, Merrick, Nance, Platte, Polk, Saunders, Seward, and York counties