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Annex staff makes Valentine's Day Lunch special for county employees - News Image

Feb 14, 2025
Annex staff makes Valentine's Day Lunch special for county employees

🌸💖 Huge shoutout to the amazing staff at the Reno County Annex for making today's Valentine’s Day lunch so special for all county employees! 💖🌸

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Reno County Childcare Licensing Specialists Share Early Childhood Education Events and Resources - News Image

Feb 11, 2025
Reno County Childcare Licensing Specialists Share Early Childhood Education Events and Resources
📢 Attention Childcare Providers! 📢
While attending their own training, our Reno County Childcare Licensing Specialists came across some amazing Early Childhood Education events and a Resource Library for childcare providers - and they can’t wait to share these wit
Young Leaders - apply for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council - News Image

Feb 10, 2025
Young Leaders - apply for FEMA's Youth Preparedness Council
Calling All Young Leaders!
FEMA is looking for dedicated young people in grades 8 through 11 to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC)! Since 2012, this council has empowered youth leaders like YOU to shape the future of emergency preparedness and response.
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Sheriff Darrian Campbell participates with Kansas Sheriffs' Association at County Day at the Capitol - News Image

Feb 06, 2025
Sheriff Darrian Campbell participates with Kansas Sheriffs' Association at County Day at the Capitol
Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell, as a member of the Kansas Sheriffs' Association, participated in the fourth annual County Day at the Capitol, organized by the Kansas Association of Counties. The event, on the first-floor rotunda of the capitol building in Topeka,
Respiratory Season Isn't Over Yet! - News Image

Feb 06, 2025
Respiratory Season Isn't Over Yet!
Respiratory season isn’t over yet! Rates of Flu, RSV and COVID-19 are still high and spreading around Reno County.
Let’s take simple steps to protect ourselves and each other. Get vaccinated, wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, wear a mask when needed, a
Reno County Child Care Task Force Attends Early Childhood Advocacy Day - News Image

Feb 06, 2025
Reno County Child Care Task Force Attends Early Childhood Advocacy Day
Members of the Reno County Child Care Task Force participated in the Early Childhood Advocacy Day Wednesday in the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka.
Attending were Lacey Mills, President and CEO with United Way of Reno County, Megan Gottschalk Hammersmith, Assistant Direc
Four Reno County Sheriff Deputies Promoted During Ceremony Wednesday in Fountain Hall - News Image

Feb 06, 2025
Four Reno County Sheriff Deputies Promoted During Ceremony Wednesday in Fountain Hall
The Reno County Sheriff's Office held a Promotional Ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, 2025, in Fountain Hall at the Reno County Correctional Facility.
Four deputies were recently promoted: Corporal Covey Becker, Corporal Zach Hobbs, Corporal Jayson Kidd and Dete
Register of Deeds Office Will Close Temporarily for Software Training - News Image

Feb 06, 2025
Register of Deeds Office Will Close Temporarily for Software Training
From February 10–14, 2025, the Reno County Register of Deeds Office will be temporarily closed to the public as staff receive training on the county’s new land records management system, Tyler Enterprise Records Management. The Register of Deeds Office is located in the
Congratulations to Karen Fisher on her retirement - News Image

Jan 26, 2025
Congratulations to Karen Fisher on her retirement


Congratulations to Karen Fisher on her retirement from the Reno County Clerk's Office. Karen has served Reno County for the past 15 years and we so appreciate her dedicated service! A retirement reception was held Friday at the Annex in her honor.

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Invitation to Bid on Bulb Conversion at Reno County Correctional Facility - News Image

Jan 23, 2025
Invitation to Bid on Bulb Conversion at Reno County Correctional Facility
An Invitation to Bid has been sent out by the Reno County Facilities Department to request bids for the conversion of 797 T8 Light Fixtures and 2 T5 Light Fixtures to be converted to LED ballast bypass bulbs. Total T8 bulb count is 2,108. Total T5 bulb count is 4.Send o
Safety and Protection Discussion in Sylvia attended by 35 Community Members - News Image

Jan 22, 2025
Safety and Protection Discussion in Sylvia attended by 35 Community Members

A turnout of 35 community members attended the Safety and Protection Discussion in the Sylvia Senior Center to talk to and ask questions of Sheriff Darrian Campbell and his staff, Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst, and District Attorney Thomas Stanton.
Many que
New Reno County Commission Appoints Chairman and Vice-Chairman in First Meeting - News Image

Jan 22, 2025
New Reno County Commission Appoints Chairman and Vice-Chairman in First Meeting

2025 Reno County CommissionersRichard Winger, left, Ron Hirst - Vice-Chairman, Don Bogner - Chairman, Randy Parks and Ron Vincent

Register of Deeds Michelle Updegrove gives her Annual Report with updates on digitizing project.Reno County Commissioners Richard
Come join us for Karen Fisher's retirement reception - News Image

Jan 21, 2025
Come join us for Karen Fisher's retirement reception

Please join us as we honor Karen Fisher on her retirement from Reno County, from 3-4 pm on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Reno County Annex, 125 W. First Avenue. 

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Volunteer Opportunity on Reno County Planning Commission - News Image

Jan 17, 2025
Volunteer Opportunity on Reno County Planning Commission
Reno County citizens - here is an opportunity to volunteer and make a difference in your community!
Due to a vacancy on the Reno County Planning Commission, the Reno County Board of County Commissioners is seeking interested applicants to fill this position. Interes
Reno County Offices observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday - News Image

Jan 17, 2025
Reno County Offices observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday


Reno County offices, including the Reno County Landfill, will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. 

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Elected Officials Sworn In Monday - News Image

Jan 13, 2025
Elected Officials Sworn In Monday
Elected officials were sworn in Monday morning in the Division 3 courtroom on the third floor of the Reno County Courthouse, their four year terms beginning today.
Richele Calvert was elected county treasurer, but under Kansas statute, her term does not begin until
Visit with Sheriff Campbell  Commissioner Ron Hirst and DA Thomas Stanton at the Sylvia Senior Center - News Image

Jan 13, 2025
Visit with Sheriff Campbell Commissioner Ron Hirst and DA Thomas Stanton at the Sylvia Senior Center

RENO COUNTY SAFETY AND PROTECTION DISCUSSIONTake this opportunity to visit with Reno County Sheriff Darrian Campbell, Reno County Commissioner Ron Hirst and District Attorney Thomas Stanton at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Sylvia Senior Center at the
Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick honored at retirement reception - News Image

Jan 12, 2025
Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick honored at retirement reception
Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick was celebrated Friday afternoon during her retirement reception in the courthouse, honoring her 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas.
Judge Daniel Gilligan spoke about Chief
Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement after 33 years of service - News Image

Jan 10, 2025
Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement after 33 years of service
Congratulations to Reno County Clerk Donna Patton on her retirement yesterday! Donna has served Reno County for the past 33 years and we so appreciate her dedicated service! A retirement reception was held Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Annex in her honor.


Retiring Clerk Donna Patton and outgoing Commissioners Whitesel and Friesen recognized - News Image

Jan 08, 2025
Retiring Clerk Donna Patton and outgoing Commissioners Whitesel and Friesen recognized
During the Reno County Commission meeting Wednesday, Reno County Clerk Donna Patton was recognized for her years of service and her upcoming retirement. Commissioners John Whitesel and Daniel Friesen were also recognized for their dedicated years of service as outgoing
Reception following meeting to honor outgoing Commissioners Daniel Friesen and John Whitesel - News Image

Jan 06, 2025
Reception following meeting to honor outgoing Commissioners Daniel Friesen and John Whitesel
The Reno County Commission will meet this Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse, 206 W. First Avenue. Please join us immediately following the meeting for a reception honoring outgoing Reno County Commissioners Daniel F
Click through for details - News Image

Dec 31, 2024
Click through for details

This is a courtesy notification from the county appraiser’s office that filing requirements for personal property as prescribed in K.S.A. 79-306 were changed as of July 1, 2024. Go to https://www.renocountyks.gov/News-Events for all of the details.
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Portion of 82nd Avenue renamed to North Serviss Ave in honor of Public Works employee David Serviss - News Image

Dec 31, 2024
Portion of 82nd Avenue renamed to North Serviss Ave in honor of Public Works employee David Serviss
The Reno County Commission held their meeting on Monday, December 23rd instead of their normal Wednesday because of the Christmas holiday.
During the meeting, Don Brittain, Public Works Director, told the commission that a portion of 82nd Avenue had to be renamed. A
Retirement reception to be held for Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick - News Image

Dec 31, 2024
Retirement reception to be held for Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick


Please join us for a retirement reception as we honor Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick for her 36 years of dedicated service to Reno County and the state of Kansas.
Her reception will be from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the Division 1 C
2024 Employee Service Awards - We Appreciate Our Employees - News Image

Dec 30, 2024
2024 Employee Service Awards - We Appreciate Our Employees
Thank you to our Reno County employees for your many years of service and dedication!
Our 2024 Service Awards presentation and reception was Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2 p.m., in the Veterans Room of the Reno County Courthouse. Commission Chairman Randy Parks e