Lyon County, Kansas-Government

11/02/2026

11/01/2026

Lyon County would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our employees as we commemorate their work anniversaries in November. Your commitment not only enriches our organization but also contributes significantly to the well-being of our community. Thank you for your continued service, passion, teamwork, and determination. Here’s to many more years of success together!

Jonaus Anderson 1 year
Candice Brecht 23 years
Mark Brinkman 9 years
Ernest Brooks 3 years
Danny Broyles 22 years
Robert Cunningham 4 years
Michelle Colyer 1 year
Jeffrey Eubank 15 years
Rodney Gragg 23 years
Alan Landwehr 6 years
Clinton Peet 1 year
Brandy Schaefer 9 years
Francis Swift 6 years
Roxanne Van Gundy 12 years
Maria Vega Aguilera 6 years
Robert Weiss 7 years
Christine Wilkinson 28 years
Fernando Zuniga, Jr. 6 years

10/31/2026

Daylight savings ends tomorrow at 2:00 a.m., so don't forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from Lyon County! We hope you have a fun and safe evening!

10/29/2026

Halloween Safety Reminder

When driving in residential areas during trick-or-treating, please use extra caution. If parked along the street, consider switching from headlights to parking lights to avoid blinding oncoming drivers.
Parents and guardians should es**rt younger children and remind them to:
• Use caution when crossing streets.
• Never run into traffic from behind or in front of parked vehicles.
• Cross at marked crosswalks or intersections whenever available.

With it getting dark earlier, pedestrians, runners, and cyclists should wear light-colored or retro-reflective clothing. Carry or wear a flashlight or flashing light when traveling in low-light or dark conditions.

A little extra care can help make Halloween safe and enjoyable for everyone.

10/29/2026

If you are taking out young trick-or-treaters this Halloween, remember the following Safety tips from the American Safety Council:

• Stay in Groups
• Costumes should be well-fitting and flame-resistant
• Always test makeup
• Remember to look both ways when crossing streets
• Examine all treats before eating
• Stay on sidewalks when possible
• Avoid all dark houses
• Flashlights + glowsticks for visibility
• Enjoy with caution!

Some additional tips:

• Most children under the age of 12 still need adult supervision. However, if kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, please remind them to stay in familiar areas that are well-lit and to stay in groups.
• The most popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so be especially alert during that time. If you are out driving on Halloween, please slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Additionally, please take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs, as well as being extra cautious when entering and exiting driveways and alleys.

10/29/2026

***NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DISCUSSION***

There will be an informal public meeting regarding data centers and battery energy storage systems on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Lyon County Annex, 402 Commercial Street. This is not a public hearing.

10/28/2026

Today, we want to show our appreciation to the first responders who show up for Lyon County every single day.

From law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, emergency management personnel, and every agency that answers the call—your work makes our community safer every day.

Whether responding during an emergency, providing comfort in a difficult moment, or working behind the scenes to prepare for the unexpected, we want you to know we appreciate you.

Please join us in showing appreciation for the first responders who serve our community.

#911

10/27/2026

***COMING SOON***

Lyon County Area Transportation is getting a scheduling app! Give them a call now at 620-343-4207 to register, and soon you will be able to schedule your own rides through the app! No worries, this won't replace their amazing dispatchers, it is just another tool for those who want to use it, or for those who are unable to call during office hours.

Making area transportation easier, one schedule at a time!

10/27/2026

Make your voting plan—and let Lyon County Area Transportation (LCAT) help you get there! If you need transportation to your polling location on Tuesday, November 3rd, LCAT is providing free round-trip rides for voters.

Call 620-343-4207 to reserve your ride to and from the polls.