County wins historic‑commission grant; restoration plan includes step replacement and dome work

Aug 10, 2026

County staff told commissioners a historical‑commission grant will fund restoration work on the courthouse—including step replacement to stop basement water infiltration, dome repairs and a larger flagpole—subject to a required match and further grant negotiation.

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Cody Sibley gave an extended construction and renovation update, reporting that the county’s courthouse qualified under the historical commission scenario the county submitted and that the grant will fund restoration work including replacement of exterior steps (to address water infiltration into the basement), dome repairs and replacement of the flagpole to original specifications.

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