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

 

2022 HOLIDAYS – Approved – October 29, 2021 

 

New Year’s day  - Monday January 3rd                                          Presidents day – Monday Feb 21st 

Memorial Day – Monday May 30th                                                Independence Day – Monday July 4th 

Labor Day – Monday September 5th                                               Veterans Day – Friday Nov 11th 

Thanksgiving Day-- Thursday Nov 24th                                         Day after Thanksgiving – Friday Nov 25th 

Christmas Eve – Friday December 23rd                                          Christmas Day – Monday Dec 26th 

Friday, December 30th, 2022: Treasurer’s office closed to public at NOON 

2023 Holiday-New Year’s Day – Monday Jan 2nd 2023 

 

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 2021
  • 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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