Judge Akers wins unanimous approval for small courthouse library on second floor

Oct 6, 2026

Clay County commissioners approved a proposal from Judge Akers to install a small courthouse library on the courthouse's second floor; the appellate court will supply initial books, the judge offered to supervise upkeep, and the motion passed 3-0.

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Judge Akers asked the Clay County Commissioners to allow a small courthouse library to be installed on the second floor near the 911 office, saying it would give visiting families and children a place to read while waiting for court proceedings. "We will donate the bookshelf. The appellate court provides us books, to start this," Judge Akers said.

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