The Geary County Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals was scheduled to consider a conditional-use permit for a mechanic shop in a suburban residential zone and continue a data center discussion.

Geary County — Nov 10, 2026

Geary County finance director proposed budget amendments and support for ATA Bus service

Nov 9, 2026

Sheriff's report: jail population averages about 100; corrections retention improved to 456 days

Nov 9, 2026

HR director urges anti‑fraud steps and proposes gift policy; commissioners discuss outreach

Nov 9, 2026

Commissioners hold multiple 15‑minute executive sessions for personnel evaluations; no action taken

Nov 9, 2026

County Finance

Finance director reports $33.5 million cash balance; county to publish notice for Dec. 7 budget hearing

Nov 9, 2026

Workforce Training

Commissioners approve funding to send two public‑works staff to transportation training

Nov 9, 2026

Parks Recreation

Geary County staff seeks $80,000 to replace aging sports-complex light poles and upgrade scoreboard

Nov 3, 2026

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Standouts compare Geary County with communities in Kansas or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Geary County was more favorable than communities in Kansas on adults who binge drink.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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Nov 10GPC-BZA Agenda November 10, 2026 (PDF)A follow-up discussion about a data center was listed.Nov 9County Commission Meeting Agenda and Packet ItemsFinance attached October financial statements, fund balances, and a CIP summary showing 2026 CIP budgeted expenditures of $3,196,080 with $426,929.06 expended to date.Nov 9Geary County Commission Meeting 11/09/2026Approved funding conditional on budget confirmation; board consensus to proceed.Nov 3Geary County Commission November 2,2026All procurement recommendations approved by commission.

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Geary County approves landfill-monitoring, painting, diagnostics and bridge-inspection contracts

Nov 3, 2026

Geary County approves retirement for longtime volunteer firefighter and transfers $55,000 into special fire project fund

Nov 3, 2026

Geary County emergency manager warns of severe weather, cites $29,000 EMPG and new donations policy

Nov 3, 2026

Sewer District No. 4 loan review underway; Heritage Trust Fund grant submitted for courthouse fire escape

Nov 3, 2026