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

 

2024 HOLIDAYS – Approved – November 6, 2023 

New Year’s Day - Monday January 1st 

Presidents’ Day – Monday February 19th 

Memorial Day – Monday May 27th 

Independence Day – Thursday July 4th 

Labor Day – Monday September 2nd 

Veterans Day – Monday November 11th 

Thanksgiving Day - Thursday November 28th 

Day after Thanksgiving – Friday November 29th 

Christmas Eve – Tuesday December 24th 

Christmas Day – Wednesday Dec 25th 

Tuesday, December 31st, 2023: Treasurer’s office closed to public at NOON. 

2025 Holiday-New Year’s Day – Wednesday Jan 1st, 2025 

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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