Morris County Kansas

06/09/2026

With the hotter temperatures and heat index we would like to remind everyone that the Morris County Courthouse downstairs meeting room will be open as a cooling center for anyone in need.

After 5:00 p.m. access to the building will be on the south side lower level. There is an intercom by the door to gain access, or you can call the Morris County Sheriff's Office at 620-767-6310 to be let inside.

05/20/2026

Election Update RE: 'No Labels Kansas' Party

The Kansas Secretary of State has announced the 'No Labels Kansas' party is no longer a recognized political party in Kansas. A decertification letter was submitted by the No Labels Kansas party.

The County Election Officer has been directed by the Secretary of State to change the party affiliation of all persons affiliated with the 'No Labels Kansas' party to 'Unaffiliated'.

K.S.A. 25-302c states: When a political party ceases to be recognized, each county election officer shall list as unaffiliated any registered voters then affiliated with that party.

Any registered Morris County voters that this may affect will receive an updated Notice of Disposition Voter Card via mail reflecting this party affiliation change.

Contact the Morris County Election Officer if you have any questions.

05/18/2026

Severe weather is in the forecast for this evening!

Reminder that the Morris County Courthouse is a designated storm shelter. Access to the building will be located on the south side of the courthouse. You may push the "buzzer" and dispatch will unlock the door. Stay safe!

05/18/2026

Morris County is seeking bids for replacement of the courthouse chiller. Bids are to be for labor, material and equipment to replace the existing water-cooled chiller and cooling tower with a new air-cooled chiller with remote evaporator. Further information can be obtained from the Morris County Clerk at [email protected] or 620-767-5518.

Sealed bids will be opened on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the Morris County Commissioner’s meeting room.

05/13/2026

Morris County is seeking bids for a 30’ width x 60’ length x 14’ height storage building.
• 4’ roof trusses to include 2, 12x12 overhead chain doors on side walls
• 2 entry walk-through doors on end walls
• Building will be gravel bottom with Morris County providing the rock

Sealed bids will be opened Tuesday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. in the Morris County Commissioner’s Room.

Please contact the Morris County Road Supervisor at [email protected] or 620-767-6116 to obtain further information.

05/08/2026

Public Works Update- Road Closure:

Road 500 will be closed, at the low water crossing to the F Avenue intersection, for deck repairs from Friday, May 8th to Monday, May 18th.

04/03/2026

03/05/2026

Emergency Management: Storm Spotter Training

Monday March 9th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Morris County Courthouse, Downstairs Meeting Room
501 West Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846

Open to the Public

Free- No Cost to Attend

Each year the National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka presents weather safety and informational talks that are open to the general public. Presentations are typically around 90 minutes and are given by a meteorologist from the NWS Office. The 2026 presentation will focus on severe storm safety, preparedness and awareness. Storm structure and accurate identification of important cloud features associated with supercell and squall line thunderstorms are also briefly discussed.

03/03/2026

USD 417 Special Bond Election is today!

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

If you are unsure which polling location you are to go, please call the Morris County Clerk’s Office at 620-767-5518.

All mail ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. this evening. They may be dropped off at any polling location within Morris County or put in the drop box located on the south side of the Morris County Courthouse.

Get out and VOTE!!

02/27/2026

Election Update:

Early In-Person Voting for the Special U.S.D. 417 Bond Election will be available tomorrow, Saturday February 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at the Morris County Clerk's Office.

Remember to bring your Photo I.D.!!