The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council announces the 2019 Natural & Cultural Grant Program. Members of the public interested in the conservation of local landmarks and conservation of natural areas within Douglas County are invited to attend upcoming grant information sessions at Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. They will be:
Douglas County Government’s general and satellite offices will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for the holidays. There will be no Douglas County Commission meetings Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Dispatch Center and Criminal Justice Services will be operating. If you have an emergency, please call 911. If you have a non-emergency, call 785-832-7509.
We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Reception for Craig Weinaug, County Administrator, is retiring after 26 Years of Service to Douglas County. Two or more Commissioners will be in attendance. No County business will be conducted.
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2019
10:00 a.m.-Swearing in of County Commissioner Patrick Kelly (1st District); Two or more Commissioners may be in attendance. No County action will be taken on County business.
6:00-8:00 p.m. - Annual Township Board meeting in the Training Room at the Public Works Building. Two or more Commissioners may attend. No County business action taken.
2:00-4:00 p.m.:Two or more Commissioners may attend the Council of State Government presentation to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Stepping Up work group.
The Wednesday, January 2, 2019 County Commission meeting has been cancelled.
The Wednesday, December 26, 2018 County Commission meeting has been cancelled.
An internet-only auction is currently taking place for Douglas County, Kansas. The auction will end on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. A complete list of items to be auctioned can be found on the Douglas County Kansas Purple Wave Auction site.
For more information about Douglas County Surplus Auctions, please visit the Online Government Surplus Auction page.
The County Commission meeting for November 7, 2018 has been cancelled.