Cloud County Courthouse

04/25/2026

The Ross Doyen Memorial Bridge.

The bridge replaces the U.P. Bridge for motor vehicle traffic. It is two lanes and will allow farm equipment and the fire truck to cross the Republican River safely without going to Concordia or Clyde.

04/10/2026

03/03/2026

Congratulations to Nancy Owen for being named employee of the month for Cloud County.

Nominations must be made by a person(s) by name (not a group). The Employee of the Year for 2026 will be announced at the Employee meeting in 2027.

Each month the Commissioners will be choosing an employee of the month. Employees of the month will then be eligible for employee of the year.

Nominations:
Anyone can nominate an employee (including the public, Department heads and Elected officials) unless they are related to each other.

Nominations are due by the 3rd Monday of the month prior to the adjournment of Commissioners meeting.

4 copies of the nomination form should be submitted (n/a to online submission)

The 1st Monday of the month the employee that was selected will be recognized in the Commissioners meeting.

The employee will receive a $100 in Chamber bucks and certificate. (Employees at the Courthouse will have a special parking spot for the month.)

Applications will remain as selections for the remaining of the year.

Employees must be with the County for at least one year.

Nomination forms are available online ( https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7999148/Employee-of-the-Month-Nomination-Form) in the Clerk's office or from Department heads.

Factors that will be considered: taxes up to date, work ethic, and how they represent the County in the Community.

An employee of the year will be selected from the employees that win during the year; that employee will receive an additional $200 in Chamber bucks

03/02/2026

Results from Sunday's boom.

02/09/2026

Congratulations to Mike Hake for being named employee of the month for Cloud County.

Nominations must be made by a person(s) by name (not a group). The Employee of the Year for 2026 will be announced at the Employee meeting in 2027.

Each month the Commissioners will be choosing an employee of the month. Employees of the month will then be eligible for employee of the year.

Nominations:
Anyone can nominate an employee (including Department heads and Elected officials) unless they are related to each other.

Nominations are due by the 3rd Monday of the month prior to the adjournment of Commissioners meeting.

4 copies of the nomination form should be submitted.

The 1st Monday of the month the employee that was selected will be recognized in the Commissioners meeting.

The employee will receive a $100 in Chamber bucks and certificate. (Employees at the Courthouse will have a special parking spot for the month.)

Applications will remain as selections for the remaining of the year.

Employees must be with the County for at least one year.

Nomination forms are available in the Clerk's office or from Department heads.
Factors that will be considered: taxes up to date, work ethic, and how they represent the County in the Community.

An employee of the year will be selected from the employees that win during the year; that employee will receive an additional $200 in Chamber bucks

01/16/2026

Congratulations to Eric Wilson for being named employee of the month for Cloud County.

Nominations must be made by a person(s) by name (not a group). The Employee of the Year for 2026 will be announced at the Employee meeting in 2027.

Each month the Commissioners will be choosing an employee of the month. Employees of the month will then be eligible for employee of the year.

Nominations:
Anyone can nominate an employee (including Department heads and Elected officials) unless they are related to each other.

Nominations are due by the 3rd Monday of the month prior to the adjournment of Commissioners meeting.

4 copies of the nomination form should be submitted.

The 1st Monday of the month the employee that was selected will be recognized in the Commissioners meeting.

The employee will receive a $100 in Chamber bucks and certificate. (Employees at the Courthouse will have a special parking spot for the month.)

Applications will remain as selections for the remaining of the year.

Employees must be with the County for at least one year.

Nomination forms are available in the Clerk's office or from Department heads.
Factors that will be considered: taxes up to date, work ethic, and how they represent the County in the Community.

An employee of the year will be selected from the employees that win during the year; that employee will receive an additional $200 in Chamber bucks

01/01/2026

Cloud County Happenings.

January 1: Happy New Year!
January 1: City Offices Closed
January 1 & 2: County Offices Closed.
January 1: OCCK, Inc Transportation closed
January 2: OCCK, Inc Transportation resume regular hours.
January 2: "The Mighty Ducks" - Winter Movie Series - Brown Grand @ 6:30pm
January 3: Clyde Area Recycling Open
January 7: Clyde City Council Meeting
January 7 – 11: Winter Quilting Marathon. Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. – Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Cost: $290. Manna House of Prayer�-323 East 5th St., Concordia 785-243-4428
January 9: Soup Supper @ the Clyde Community Hall. Starting @ 6:00 p.m.
January 9: Reading With Friends at Neighbor to Neighbor, Friday, January 9, 10 a.m. Ages 3-5
Pre-Register at (785) 262-4215 (Required)
January 13: Cloud County Offices closed to the public for employee annual meeting
January 15: Diabetes Management Classes begin Thursday, January 15th at the NCK Medical Center. 2-4 PM. Four consecutive Thursdays. FREE. Register @ the Extension Office 785-243-8185.
January 17: Winter Interlude. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $50 Manna House of Prayer�-323 East 5th St., Concordia,� 785-243-4428
January 19: Cloud County offices closed to the public. Martin Luther King Day.
January 22: Mystic Series Begins. Our Hearts are Restless. Registration: $15 per session or $90 for all seven sessions. Manna House of Prayer�-323 East 5th St., Concordia. 785-243-4428

12/19/2025

Cloud County Happenings.
Bell Ringing volunteers needed now – December 23rd. Call Olivia @ 620-899-6273

December 12: 10 a.m. Reading with Friends preschool story time. Pre-registration required at (785) 262-4215
December 12: K-State Cop Pest Management School. Enroll at https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest
December 13: Small Town Christmas Craft Fair. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Concordia Elementary School Gym
December 13: @ 7pm - Christmas Trio Concert featuring John Paul Breault, Sarah Jeardoe, and Melissa Swenson - Brown Grand
December 14: Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa Visit 5:30 p.m. Downtown Miltonvale
December 14: A Precious Gift, program presented by Kids Klub, 2:00 pm @ Glasco Christian Church
December 14: Glasco Community Cantata, The Gift Goes On, 7:00 pm @ Glasco Bible Fellowship
December 14: Santa @ the Library – Clyde
December 15: 6pm - Bright Beginnings Pre-School Christmas Program - Brown Grand
December 16: Concordia Chamber Coffee. Sponsored by 12 x 12 Recovery. 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
December 17: Concordia Senior Center Christmas Lunch @ 11:45. Live entertainment and we'll be serving Glazed Ham, Roasted Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Rolls & Apple Pie w/ Ice Cream.
December 19: Visit Santa @ Wentz Eye Care (135 E 6th). 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Holiday treats and crafts for the first 50 kids. Santa SEES everything...this might be your last chance to convince him you have been good this year!
December 20: @ 3pm - "The Nutcracker" featuring Ballet Midwest - Brown Grand
December 20: Jamestown City Library Santa Day. Event starts at 10am with a visit from Santa at 11am. Enjoy crafts, cocoa bar, and a holiday story time by Santa.
December 20: American Legion Riders, All You can eat buffet
December 24: Last day to drop off for the Annual Glasco Christmas Food Drive.
December 24: Cloud County Offices Closed.
December 25 & 26: County Offices Closed. Including the Transfer Station.
December 25: All OCCK, Inc Transportation closed.
December 25: Glasco Christmas Dinner. Contact Gordon McMillan 785-738-2676 to donate food.
December 26: OCCK, Inc Transportation reduced
December 26: Bohemian Hall Christmas Dance. Pete Gile Live. 97 Ute Road, Glasco.
December 27: OCCK, Inc Transportation resumes regular hours
December 27: Marvin & Avis Henning’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Open House. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 102 S Haynes. 2 – 5 p.m.
January 1: Happy New Year!
January 1 & 2: County Offices Closed.
January 1: OCCK, Inc Transportation closed

12/12/2025

Cloud County Happenings.
Bell Ringing volunteers needed November 29th – December 23rd. Call Olivia @ 620-899-6273

December 12: 10 a.m. Reading with Friends preschool story time. Pre-registration required at (785) 262-4215
December 12: K-State Cop Pest Management School. Enroll at https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest
December 13: Small Town Christmas Craft Fair. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Concordia Elementary School Gym
December 13: @ 7pm - Christmas Trio Concert featuring John Paul Breault, Sarah Jeardoe, and Melissa Swenson - Brown Grand
December 14: Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa Visit 5:30 p.m. Downtown Miltonvale
December 14: A Precious Gift, program presented by Kids Klub, 2:00 pm @ Glasco Christian Church
December 14: Glasco Community Cantata, The Gift Goes On, 7:00 pm @ Glasco Bible Fellowship
December 14: Santa @ the Library – Clyde
December 15: 6pm - Bright Beginnings Pre-School Christmas Program - Brown Grand
December 16: Concordia Chamber Coffee. Sponsored by 12 x 12 Recovery. 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
December 17: Concordia Senior Center Christmas Lunch @ 11:45. Live entertainment and we'll be serving Glazed Ham, Roasted Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Rolls & Apple Pie w/ Ice Cream.
December 19: Visit Santa @ Wentz Eye Care (135 E 6th). 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Holiday treats and crafts for the first 50 kids. Santa SEES everything...this might be your last chance to convince him you have been good this year!
December 20: @ 3pm - "The Nutcracker" featuring Ballet Midwest - Brown Grand
December 20: Jamestown City Library Santa Day. Event starts at 10am with a visit from Santa at 11am. Enjoy crafts, cocoa bar, and a holiday story time by Santa.
December 20: American Legion Riders, All You can eat buffet
December 24: Cloud County Offices Closed.
December 25 & 26: County Offices Closed. Including the Transfer Station.
January 1: Happy New Year!
January 1 & 2: County Offices Closed.
January 2: @ 6:30pm - "The Mighty Ducks" - Winter Movie Series - Brown Grand

Neighbor to Neighbor Concordia, 103 E 6th. Preschool playgroup for November will meet on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9-11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 9-11 a.m.
Neighbor to Neighbor will be closed on the following dates this month: November 21, 26, 27, 28.

Daily – AA, NA, OA or Al-Anon Meetings. Freedom Club, 317 W 5th. 785-614-4397
Every Tuesday: Trauma to Triumph Women’s Support Group. First United Methodist Church
Every Wednesday: NCKMC TOPS 8:00 a.m.
Every Thursday: Celebrate Recovery

12/05/2025

Cloud County Happenings.

Add your event by emailing: [email protected]

Bell Ringing volunteers needed November 29th – December 23rd. Call Olivia @ 620-899-6273

December 5: @ 6:30pm - "Elf" - Winter Movie Series - Brown Grand
December 6: from 9am-1pm - Deck the Halls Christmas Market with Tourism Partners at all local attractions, including the Brown Grand, National Orphan Train Complex, Motherhouse, Cloud County Tourism, Cloud County Historical Society Museum, and more!
December 6: FFA Spain Trip Fundraiser @ the Brown Grand. Breakfast Burritos will be available beginning at 9:00.
December 6: EV Chapter PEO Holiday Blessing. Free winter caps, gloves, socks, scarves & coats on the fence at Broadway Plaza
December 6: Clyde Area Recycling Center open 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
December 7: @ 6pm - Christmas Vespers Service - Brown Grand
December 7: Christmas in the Park, 4:30-5:30 pm @ Glasco City Park. Santa Claus, horse & wagon rides, activities, cookies & hot chocolate.
December 10: Merry Miltonvale Downtown Business Christmas Open House 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
December 10: No Community supper.
December 12: 10 a.m. Reading with Friends preschool story time. Pre-registration required at (785) 262-4215
December 12: K-State Cop Pest Management School. Enroll at https://bit.ly/KSUCropPest
December 13: Small Town Christmas Craft Fair. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Concordia Elementary School Gym
December 13: @ 7pm - Christmas Trio Concert featuring John Paul Breault, Sarah Jeardoe, and Melissa Swenson - Brown Grand
December 14: Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa Visit 5:30 p.m. Downtown Miltonvale
December 14: A Precious Gift, program presented by Kids Klub, 2:00 pm @ Glasco Christian Church
December 14: Glasco Community Cantata, The Gift Goes On, 7:00 pm @ Glasco Bible Fellowship
December 14: Santa @ the Library – Clyde
December 15: 6pm - Bright Beginnings Pre-School Christmas Program - Brown Grand
December 19: Visit Santa @ Wentz Eye Care (135 E 6th). 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Holiday treats and crafts for the first 50 kids. Santa SEES everything...this might be your last chance to convince him you have been good this year!
December 20: @ 3pm - "The Nutcracker" featuring Ballet Midwest - Brown Grand
December 20: American Legion Riders, All You can eat buffet
December 24: Cloud County Offices Closed.
December 25 & 26: County Offices Closed. Including the Transfer Station.
January 1: Happy New Year!
January 1 & 2: County Offices Closed

11/26/2025

Cloud County Happenings.

Happy Thanksgiving
November 27: Community Thanksgiving, American Legion - Concordia. Volunteers needed - call Lisa 785-914-9693.
November 27: County Offices & All Cloud County City offices closed.
November 28: Courthouse, Recycling, Transfer Station, Health Department, Sheriff's office & Highway Department Closed
November 28: City of Concordia, Glasco, Miltonvale Closed
November 29: Recycling Center & Transfer Station Closed
December 1: 81 Connection - Expanded Access begins. New Stops at: Concordia Casey’s and Glasco City Hall.
December 2: The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Three-part Series. Available by Zoom. https://occk.com/2025/10/14/the-power-of-advocacy-2025/
December 2: Giving Tuesday. As part of the nationwide Giving Tuesday campaign on December 2, The Sisters of St. Joseph ask for your donations to benefit the Helping Hands food bank ministry at Manna House of Prayer.
December 3: Community supper. National Guard Armory 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Curbside Only
December 5: @ 6:30pm - "Elf" - Winter Movie Series - Brown Grand
December 6: from 9am-1pm - Deck the Halls Christmas Market with Tourism Partners at all local attractions, including the Brown Grand, National Orphan Train Complex, Motherhouse, Cloud County Tourism, Cloud County Historical Society Museum, and more!
December 7: @ 6pm - Christmas Vespers Service - Brown Grand
December 7: Christmas in the Park, 4:30-5:30 pm @ Glasco City Park. Santa Claus, horse & wagon rides, activities, cookies & hot chocolate.
December 10: Merry Miltonvale Downtown Business Christmas Open House 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
December 10: Community supper. National Guard Armory 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Curbside Only
December 12: 10 a.m. Reading With Friends preschool story time. Pre-registration required at (785) 262-4215
December 13: Small Town Christmas Craft Fair. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Concordia Elementary School Gym
December 13: @ 7pm - Christmas Trio Concert featuring John Paul Breault, Sarah Jeardoe, and Melissa Swenson - Brown Grand
December 14: Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa Visit 5:30 p.m. Downtown Miltonvale
December 14: A Precious Gift, program presented by Kids Klub, 2:00 pm @ Glasco Christian Church
December 14: Glasco Community Cantata, The Gift Goes On, 7:00 pm @ Glasco Bible Fellowship
December 15: 6pm - Bright Beginnings Pre-School Christmas Program - Brown Grand

11/22/2025

Cloud County Happenings

Add your event by emailing: [email protected]

November 22: Kurt Zimmer Benefit. Golf Tournament 10 a.m. $20/person. Dinner & Silent Auction 6 – p.m. Jamestown Downtown Community Building 311 Walnut

November 22: 7:30pm - "A Night at the Theatre" presented by CHS and CCCC Theatre Departments to raise money for the Brown Grand and CHS Theatre at the Brown Grand

November 22: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Holiday Boutique Bake Sale and Raffle

November 22: Cookies, Coffee & Candles. Cookie proceeds will go toward the Street Sign project. Clyde Beautification Committee. 9 – Noon. 314 Washinton, Clyde

November 23: Community Thanksgiving worship service, 5:00 pm @ St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Pie served following the service.

November 28: Community Thanksgiving, Concordia. Volunteers needed

November 27 – 28: County Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

December 2: The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Three-part Series. Available by Zoom. https://occk.com/2025/10/14/the-power-of-advocacy-2025/

December 2: Giving Tuesday. As part of the nationwide Giving Tuesday campaign on December 2, The Sisters of St. Joseph ask for your donations to benefit the Helping Hands food bank ministry at Manna House of Prayer.

December 3: Community supper. National Guard Armory 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Curbside Only

December 5: @ 6:30pm - "Elf" - Winter Movie Series - Brown Grand

December 6: from 9am-1pm - Deck the Halls Christmas Market with Tourism Partners at all local attractions, including the Brown Grand, National Orphan Train Complex, Motherhouse, Cloud County Tourism, Cloud County Historical Society Museum, and more!

December 7: @ 6pm - Christmas Vespers Service - Brown Grand

December 7: Christmas in the Park, 4:30-5:30 pm @ Glasco City Park. Santa Claus, horse & wagon rides, activities, cookies & hot chocolate.

December 10: Merry Miltonvale Downtown Business Christmas Open House 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.

December 10: Community supper. National Guard Armory 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Curbside Only

December 12: 10 am Reading With Friends preschool story time. Pre-registration required at (785) 262-4215

December 13: Small Town Christmas Craft Fair. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.. Concordia Elementary School Gym

December 13: @ 7pm - Christmas Trio Concert featuring John Paul Breault, Sarah Jeardoe, and Melissa Swenson - Brown Grand

December 14: Lighted Christmas Parade and Santa Visit 5:30 p.m. Miltonvale