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Commissioners accept $1,200 donation to buy commemorative badges for deputies

Lincoln County Board of Commissioners · January 20, 2026
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Summary

Curtis Rethwisch donated $1,200 to purchase commemorative badges for Lincoln County deputies and the sheriff for the U.S. 250th anniversary; the board approved accepting the gift and noted Rethwisch offered to cover any additional cost beyond $1,200.

The Lincoln County Board unanimously accepted a $1,200 donation from Curtis Rethwisch to purchase commemorative badges for deputies, the chief deputy and the sheriff to mark the United States' 250th anniversary. Rethwisch asked that deputies be permitted to retain the badges when they are no longer used for official duty and offered to pay any costs above $1,200.

The motion to accept the donation was made by Commissioner Corey Sik and seconded by Commissioner Dean Nielsen. The board recorded unanimous approval; the sheriff’s office will coordinate purchase and distribution.