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Douglas County Commission Extends Burn Ban Through March 25th

On Wednesday, March 18th, the Douglas County Commission approved the extension of the countywide burn ban through March 25th following a unanimous recommendation from township fire chiefs. While we… Go to the web page

Douglas County offices closed November 25, 2021, for Thanksgiving holiday

Douglas County Government’s general and satellite offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26, for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no County Commission meeting on Wednesday, Nov.… Go to the web page

Douglas County households will receive invitation in mid-March to participate in Census

April 1, 2020, is Census Day. The census is a count of all persons living in the United States that is conducted every 10 years by the federal government and is required by the U.S.… Go to the web page

Eudora machinist Wayne Neis fixes historic County Courthouse clock

Before the year winds to an end, we want to give a very special shout-out to Eudora machinist Wayne Neis who fixed the Courthouse clock! When the 117-year-old clock stopped working on Aug. 17, our… Go to the web page

Sheriff - Corrections (County Jail)

The Corrections Division has the primary responsibility for the Correctional Facility and the inmates housed therein. The Corrections Division staff serve in a variety of capacities including direct… Go to the web page

Barn assessment grants available to Douglas County property owners

For Douglas County property owners whose property includes a historic barn but who are unsure whether it’s worth saving or how to approach repairing it, there’s an opportunity to receive a barn… Go to the web page

Topeka's Omni Circle Group expands "Ignite: New Venture Discovery' program to Lawrence through partnership with Douglas County eCommunity

Topeka-based Omni Circle Group, host organization for the Shawnee Startups eCommunity, is expanding its “Ignite: New Venture Discovery” program to the Lawrence area through a collaborative… Go to the web page

Douglas County Fair

The Douglas County Fair is July 27-Aug. 1 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, southeast of 19th and Harper streets. From live music and carnival rides to educational exhibits and competitive events,… Go to the web page

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