Linn County Attorney Justin Meeks, left, presents Linn County Clerk David Lamb, right, with a plaque commemorating his 29 years of service to the county during his retirement celebration at the Courthouse Annex on the afternoon of Jan. 31. Lamb was joined by his family, friends and co-workers on his final day with the County to celebrate his retirement.

Board Supervisor Rick Castle was honored for his work and efforts with the board over his years of service during the annual meeting and banquet held on Tuesday evening.

Kora Stainbrook accepts her award for Honorable Mention in the Conservation Limerick Contest from Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS. Also noted was Ryleigh Leuker, who took Honorable Mention for 10th-12th grade in the poster contest. Leuker was unable to attend the banquet.

Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents David Ungeheuer with the 2024 Soil Conservation award in recognition of his efforts on his property during the banquet held on Tuesday evening

Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Eugene and Nancy Lanham with the Soil Conservation award for 2024 for work completed on their property during the annual banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Caleb and Sarah Sutterby with the 2024 Grassland award during the banquet on Tuesday evening for work they have done on their property to save native grasses.

Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS, presents Jesse and Holly Kinder with the 2024 Grassland award as part of the annual banquet on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in recognition of their efforts to conserve native grasses.

Joined by members of the NCRS and the conservation board, the McLiney’s accepted the 2024 Wildlife Habitat award during the annual meeting and banquet held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Prairie View High School. Pictured, left to right are: Ryan Ferguson, DC, NRCS; Tyler Paddock, Board Supervisor; Kyle Carstens, Board Supervisor; Andrew McLiney; Justin Harbit – KS Department of Wildlife & Parks; Casey McLiney; Jacob Berglund – Board Supervisor; Roger Medlin – Board Supervisor; Rick Castle – Board Supervisor; Stacy Reagan – District Manager.

Court Clerk Lori Simmons, at right, swears in Judge Andrea Purvis, at left.

Commissioners Jim Johnson and Jason Hightower present Commissioner Danny McCullough with a plaque thanking him for his years of service to the county in the capacity of District 2 Commissioner from 2019 to 2024.