In order for Thomas County employees and their families to observe the Holidays, all Thomas County offices are closed on the days shown below. 

 

2023 HOLIDAYS – Approved – November 7, 2022 

New Year’s day  - Monday January 2nd 

President's day – Monday Feb 20th 

Memorial Day – Monday May 29th 

Independence Day – Tuesday July 4th 

Labor Day – Monday September 4th 

Veterans Day – Friday Nov 10th 

Thanksgiving Day-- Thursday Nov 23rd 

Day after Thanksgiving – Friday Nov 24th 

Christmas Eve – Friday December 22nd 

Christmas Day – Monday Dec 25th 

Friday, December 29th, 2023: Treasurer’s office closed to public at NOON 

2024 Holiday-New Year’s Day – Monday Jan 1st 2024  

Thomas County Statistics

 

Colby

County Seat

 

7,711

Population

 

1,075 sq mi

Area

 

1st

Congressional District

Your County Commissioners

 
 
Mayor

Brad Flipse, Member - 1st District

  • Ward II (Colby), Gem City, Menlo City, Oakley City, Rexford City, Lacey Township, Menlo Township, East Morgan Township, North Randall Township, South Randall Township, Rovohl Township, Smith Township, and Wendell Township
  • Elected into office in November 2018
  • Took office in January 2019

Brad Flipse - County Commissioner

City Council

Brian Luedke, Member  - 2nd District

  • Wards III & IV (Colby)
  • Elected into office in November 2020
  • Took office in January 2021

Brian Luedke - County Commissioner

 

Controller

Michael Baughn, Chairman - 3rd District

  • Ward I (Colby), Brewster City, Barrett Township, East Hale Township, West Hale Township, Kingery Township, West Morgan Township, and Summers Township
  • Elected into office in November 2012
  • Took office in January 14, 2013 

Michael Baughn - County Commissioner

Thomas County, Kansas

"Thomas County - Agricultural, educational, cultural and service center of Northwest Kansas!  We invite you to become a part of our progressive community!"

Mike Baughn - County Commissioner 

Contact Us

 info (@) thomascountyks.gov
 (785) 460-4500
 (785) 460-4503
 300 North Court, Colby, Kansas 67701

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