The Reno County Commission meeting began with the reading of two proclamations. The first proclaimed April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the second proclaimed the week of April 13th-19th, 2025, as Week of the Young Child. Commissioners were photographed with Eva Patterson, left, and Kamie Moore with the Healthy Families Home Visiting Program. For National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Eva suggested that people participate in "Wear Blue Day" on Friday, April 4th, to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Below is a flyer showing all of the activities for Week of the Young Child in Reno County. 

During public comment, Don Rogers, President of Wells Aircraft, spoke to commissioners thanking them for the ability to watch the meeting the Reno County YouTube channel. He also wanted to let the commissioners know that he wanted to share a positive comment about the commissioners' decision to give support to the 2029 U.S. Senior Open at Prairie Dunes and to share the impact that Prairie Dunes brings to Hutchinson and Reno County. 

Don Brittain, Director of Reno County Public Works, gave his annual report on the department. 

Clint Nelson, President and CEO of Interfaith Housing and Community Services, spoke to commissioners requesting an approval of an agreement between Reno County and Interfaith Housing to continue the Brush Up Reno County program. 

A presentation about the Kansas Natural Resource Coalition was given by Tracey Barton, Executive Director and Bob Ryan, President of the KNRC.

To watch the commission meeting, go to https://www.youtube.com/@RenoCounty/streams

To see the agenda and minutes, go to https://www.renocountyks.gov/agendas-minutes-meetings

Photo credits to Jubilee Critchfield.

Reno County Commission Chairman Don Bogner reads one of two proclamations Wednesday during the commission meeting. Eva Patterson, left, and Kamie Moore with the Healthy Families Home Visiting Program thank the commissioners for the two proclamations read at the meeting. Eva Patterson and Kamie Moore, with the Health Families Home Visiting Program, hold the two proclamations Wednesday with commissioners. Don Rogers, President of Wells Aircraft, talks to commissioners during the public comment section of the meeting.Don Brittain, Director of Reno County Public Works, gives the department's annual report to commissioners. Clint Nelson, President and CEO of Interfaith Housing and Community Services, spoke to commissioners about the Brush Up Reno County program.Tracey Barton, Executive Director of Kansas Natural Resource Coalition, left, and Bob Ryan, President of the KNRC.Patrick Hoffman, Reno County Counselor, works with commissioners to set a date for a fence viewing.