Kansas Association of Counties

08/24/2026

Help represent your county on the 2026 Statehouse Holiday Tree! KAC and the Kansas Arts Commission invite Kansans in all 105 counties to help create holiday ornaments that share their county’s stories, history, and identity. Artists, schools, county staff, organizations, businesses, and residents may all participate by coordinating with their local tourism office or convention and visitors bureau.

Selected ornaments will decorate the Statehouse Holiday Tree and become part of the Governor’s permanent public art collection.

Get involved by completing the Intent to Submit form in the comments. Questions may be sent to [email protected].

🎄’Tis (Almost) the Season! Deck the Statehouse with Your County’s Story!

The Statehouse’s Holiday Ornament Collection is a new statewide contest inviting all 105 counties to create an ornament for the State Holiday Tree.

Show us what makes your county uniquely YOU.

Contest winners will be recognized at the Kansas Association of Counties Conference in December. The collection will then be displayed in the Historic Kansas State Capitol.

📅 New Submission date is October 9, 2026.

View the contest details and guidelines here:
https://kansascounties.org/page/GovernorsHolidayOrnamentCollection

08/21/2026

Whether you are looking for work or trying to fill an open position in Kansas local government, KAC is here to help. Check out our Local Government Job Openings page for up to date listings. 👀

kansascounties.org/networking

08/20/2026

Applications for Kansas Tourism's Attraction Development Grants are open through October 16, 2026. Kansas counties can learn more at: https://www.travelks.com/travel-industry/programs-and-resources/grants/attraction-development-grants/

$1 MILLION is up for grabs to grow Kansas tourism!

Kansas Tourism's Attraction Development Grants are now open. If your community has an idea for a new attraction—or a way to level up an existing one—this is your shot at funding.

✅ Build or enhance tourism attractions
✅ Draw more visitors & boost local economies
✅ Help tell your community's story

📅 Applications open NOW
⏰ Deadline: October 16, 2026

Kansas has stories worth traveling for. Let us help you tell yours.

08/13/2026

KAC Governing Board Member and Shawnee County Commissioner, Aaron Mays, served on a panel for midsized counties at NACo's 2026 Annual Conference last month. It's great to see Kansas represented at the national level - thank you, Aaron!

Midsize counties across the nation are confronting fiscal pressures and responding to federal cost shifts, all while balancing a crowded media environment that makes effective communication challenging.

County leaders spoke with peers about these challenges during a caucus meeting at , developing strategies from shared experiences.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hUdjR1

08/11/2026

What is City Hall Selfie Day? Organized by Engaging Local Government Leaders, it's a yearly celebration of public service when people around the world gather in front of local government buildings to show community pride.

❤️ KAC staff is proud to support Kansas counties in the important work they do for the communities that so many call home. ❤️

06/05/2026

Register Today for our next Foundations in County Government Class: https://kansascounties.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2064095&group=

06/04/2026

KAC joins HR professionals in Salina today for the engaging 2026 KCHRA Annual Seminar, “Supervisory Skills for Success,” featuring great conversations, practical takeaways, and updates on EEO laws.

06/04/2026

KAC joins HR professionals in Salina today for an engaging 2026 KCHRA Annual Seminar, “Supervisory Skills for Success,” with great conversations, practical takeaways, and meaningful learning!

06/03/2026

New Update as of 6/3/26: *The CLE is Moving Fully Remote*

Friday’s CCAK Summer CLE Info

This continuing legal education program is designed for county counselors and others working with county legal issues.

The program offers six CLE credits, including one ethics credit, with accreditation pending.

To reserve a spot, email [email protected] today.

05/20/2026

📍Counties provide critical services to their constituents, even when funding and requirements are often controlled outside the county level.

📊 That is why KAC offers the Budgeting and Finance class through our Foundations in County Government professional development program. This course is designed for county officials and staff to strengthen practical budgeting skills for navigating local priorities, required services, and constraints outside of local control.

📩 Look for details soon on two more of these popular Budgeting and Finance class offerings. To confirm your subscription to Kansas Association of Counties newsletters, email info@kansascounties.