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A directory of links to obtain District Court, District Attorney, Administrative and Law Enforcement records. Douglas County provides access to inspect and obtain a variety of records which are not exempted by law. 

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Lotus pond in Wakarusa River Valley

Douglas County hosting Wakarusa Vision Plan open house Nov. 20

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Douglas County will host an open house Thursday, Nov. 20, for residents to review and provide input on the developing Wakarusa Vision Plan. The come-and-go event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at…
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Solar Roof at Douglas County Public Works

$250,000 grant to support planning for energy-saving projects in Douglas County

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Metropolitan Energy Center has been awarded a $250,000 Market Building Grant to support planning efforts for potential energy-saving projects that will benefit Douglas County. Securing the award and…
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Ad Astra Per Charta reference map created by GIS

GIS analysts recognized at state mapping conference

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Douglas County GIS Analysts Helen Bontrager and Mattie Wiseman received recognition and awards at the Kansas Association of Mappers annual conference, held Oct. 28-31 in Manhattan.Bontrager earned…
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Lotus pond in Wakarusa River Valley

Wakarusa Visioning Open House

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Thanksgiving

Closed for Thanksgiving

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Commission Board Meeting Wed, Nov 12 2025 5:30 PM

Zoom and Douglas County Courthouse
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Board of Zoning Appeals Mon, Nov 17 2025 10:00 AM

Douglas County Courthouse
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Food Policy Council (FPC) Mon, Nov 17 2025 6:30 PM

1006 New Hampshire St and virtually via Teams
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?

Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.

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