Board votes to close courthouse noon July 23–27 during RadBright event

May 4, 2026

After discussing traffic and staffing concerns tied to a major multi-day event along Highway 20, the board approved closing the courthouse to the public at noon on Thursday, July 23 and reopening Monday, July 27; employees can use comp time or vacation hours per department heads.

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Supervisors weighed public-safety and access concerns related to an anticipated surge of traffic during the RadBright event along Highway 20, which could complicate public access to courthouse services. Multiple supervisors and department heads said congestion would be heavy between Thursday and Friday during event arrival and departure windows.

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