County employees to receive 110 percent pay for working during pandemic $72,000 cost to county over 2 months - Apr. 8, 2020
Following up on conversation that started last week concerning hazard pay for county employees that continue to do their jobs during the pandemic continued this week when County Clerk David Lamb said that federal family leave guidelines (E-FMLA), that gives those with children or family members with...[More]
SPECIAL: The Kansas National Guard needs your help to dispel a rumor that is being shared on social media platforms. - Apr. 7, 2020
Individuals are receiving the attached letter. The letter circulating falsely claims the Department of Homeland Security will mobilize the National Guard to enforce a national quarantine. The Department of Homeland Security does not have the authority to mobilize...[More]
SPECIAL: COVID-19 Prevention for Establishments with Self-Service Food - Apr. 3, 2020
· No self-served unpackaged food (hot dog rollers, nacho bars, bulk bin items, salad bars, etc) are allowed. · Pre-packaged food in hot or cold holding units that is accessible...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly announces resumption of State of Kansas operations - Apr. 3, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that public access to state office buildings will remain closed until April 19, 2020. This restriction matches the stay-home order that Governor Kelly signed on March 28. Following the two-week suspension of state government operations on March 23,...[More]
SPECIAL: Exposure and Symptom Information for Church Conference - Apr. 1, 2020
TOPEKA – People who attended the Kansas East Jurisdiction’s 2020 Ministers and Workers Conference at the Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ located at 2106 Quindaro Blvd, Kansas City, KS, 66104 from March 16-22, may have been exposed to the novel coronavirus that causes...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly issues Executive Order to help meet surging demand for unemployment benefits for workers affected by COVID-19 - Apr. 1, 2020
Executive Order 20-17 will draw down millions in federal stimulus dollars to cope with record demand Today Governor Laura Kelly signed Executive Order 20-17 to ensure Kansas can draw down millions in federal dollars under the federal CARES Act. The federal stimulus will expand...[More]
SPECIAL: KDP Issues Update for 2020 Primary Election* - Apr. 1, 2020
TOPEKA, KS - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DNC has approved the following changes to the Kansas Democratic Party’s 2020 Primary Election schedule to ensure a safe and fair electoral process. To best protect the safety of all Kansas Democrats during this uncertain time,...[More]
SPECIAL: Governor Kelly issues statewide “stay home†order until April 19 - Apr. 1, 2020
Governor Laura Kelly issued Executive Order 20-16, a statewide “stay home” order Saturday, March 28 effective through April 19, 2020. According to the press release, the order supersedes all local “stay home” or similar orders prohibiting citizens from leaving their homes...[More]
Elderly, those with health conditions asked to register with county - Apr. 1, 2020
Aid available to assist vulnerable population during “stay home” order After Linn County Sheriff Kevin Friend reported 316 calls for service last week, he told the commissioners Monday that his department has been helping deliver groceries, medicine and more for those in the vulnerable population...[More]
County “stay home†order extends to April 30, beyond Governor’s April 19 deadline - Apr. 1, 2020
Stating that Governor Laura Kelly’s “stay home” order that came out Saturday, March 28 and extends through April 19 won’t affect the April 30 deadline the county established Friday, March 27 was discussed when Emergency Management Coordinator Doug Barlet showed the commissioners...[More]
