August 2023
The Board of County Commissioners serves as the Chief Legislative and Executive Branch of the County Government. Composed of five members, with each Commissioner representing a district of the County.
The duties of the Board of County Commissioners include:
- Approving the County budget and expenditures
- Appointing the various department heads of the County
- Exercising powers of local legislation
At a recent Board of County Commissioners Meeting, the Board recognized and congratulated TerriLois Mashburn on achieving the Certified Register of Deeds from Kansas State University. Each Register must complete 36 credit hours of professional development activity to achieve certification from Kansas State University, including a week-long course only offered a few times each decade.
Kent Brown, Chairman of the Register of Deeds Association Education Committee, said, "This certification represents a dedication to excellence and the continuing pursuit of professional knowledge." I am proud to expand my expertise and complete the certification process to service Leavenworth County better.
The Leavenworth County Attorney's Office took part in the Leavenworth County Community Baby Shower! Safety, health and community are important topics for our office. This is a great annual event held to support expectant parents. Todd Thompson did an interview with KCTV5 discussing PURPLE Crying. PURPLE stands for: Peak of crying; Unexpected; Resists soothing; Pain-like face; Long lasting; and Evening.
Chelsea Wooten, R.N. Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Rabiya Suleman, MD is a board-certified OB/GYN practicing at Kansas City Women's Clinic in Olathe, and Lansing, and Sara Talken, M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN with Kansas City Women's Clinic in Olathe, Kansas City, and Lansing pause for a picture during Saturday morning’s Leavenworth County Community Baby Shower held inside Anthony Elementary School
Thank you to everyone that participated in this event!
The Women's Division of the Leavenworth-Lansing Chamber of Commerce had another successful event raising scholarship money for women to attend college. Annually, they host a Lip-sync and karaoke event at the Eagles in Leavenworth. This year the Leavenworth County Attorney’s office won best overall performance with Todd Thompson, Megan and her husband Clayton Sharples, Saber Hossinei, and Micah Bray assisting. 
County Attorney’s office is making great efforts in fighting the fentanyl epidemic. Beyond multiple convictions for dealers, they have been reaching out to educate. Anyone aware of someone with problem please reach out for help.
Sign-ups for the 2023 Sheriff's Citizen's Academy have begun. To sign up email AAilin@LVSheriff.org.
The (8) eight week class begins on August 24th. No cost to enroll, space is limited!
Sheriff Office Job Openings
The Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office is seeking hardworking, dedicated, and career-minded professionals for the positions of:
Deputy Sheriff (Patrol Division) - $22.89/Hour, Full-Time, Benefits Eligible, Pay Consideration for Experience/Education
Deputy Sheriff Job Description
Detention Officer - $20.35/Hour, Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
Detention Officer Job Description
To apply click here!
Emergency Management
A few highlights from the Leavenworth County Fair last week of July. 
Where it was a bit on the hot side, we had an excellent time with those who braved the heat to see us at our booth. We had our famous tornado in a box, which allowed us to explain in simple terms how Tornados form and what ingredients are needed to make a tornado. With a live demonstration of our tornado in the box, we are able to make a tornado right before people's eyes, which is a big hit. We brought back the "Wheel of Information" by popular demand. The wheel has lots of severe weather terms. When a guest spun the wheel and it landed on a term "Thunderstorm Watch," for example, we allowed the folks to explain with some coaching what that severe weather meant. It is a great educational tool. We explained the need for self-preparedness of your families with our family preparedness bags. We reached out to over 1,000 folks of all ages with our booth. We have been in the exact location at the Leavenworth County Fair for over 30 years. Thank you, Leavenworth County Fair Association! The photos are of a few of our volunteers that assisted us through the week, which we much appreciated. Over 75 hours of volunteer assistance for the fair help make this a success every year. The three children are related to the Director, and the young lady shown is one of the winners of the Wheel of Information displaying our Disaster Tee Shirt. 
We had two weather alert radios each night that we were present at our booth that were also given away. Question do you have a weather alert radio?
Alert Sense, Leavenworth County's Mass Notification system, was also explained—the importance of being informed of severe weather or other community emergencies. You can get the Alert Sense app for free, which is very easy to use. You can text your zip code to 38276, and you are signed up. If you would like any information that we have provided, please feel free to call us at 913-684-0455. Stay safe, Leavenworth County!
Are you looking for a new career?
Leavenworth County is a great place to work!
You can find all of our current job openings on our job opening section of our website.
One of our greatest resources at Leavenworth County is our hard-working employees. Weekly we take a moment to post an employee spotlight to recognize a job well done and to help our residents understand a little more about how local government works.
We would like to congratulate each employee celebrating a work anniversary milestone! We are proud to have dedicated employees on our team!
Shane Resler, GIS Technician II
GIS
For August's employee spotlight, we would like to introduce you to Shane Resler, GIS Technician II. Shane is a vital part of Leavenworth County's GIS team, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS handles a wide variety of mapping functions, supporting the mapping needs of various County and City offices, as well as Police, Fire, EMS, Utilities, Private Companies, Surveyors, and the Public.
As a GIS Technician, Shane keeps his day busy building new map layers and constantly updating older ones with the latest information to make our Interactive Map as helpful as possible.
Shane recently completed his Master in Geographic Information Systems. We congratulate him on his accomplishment!
Shane, tell us a little more about your role as a GIS Technician II.
As a GIS Tech, I get to work on day-to-day things as well as larger projects. Daily tasks include splitting,
merging, and adjusting parcel boundaries. Sometimes another department will need some assistance mapping something as well.
More extensive projects include:
- Adding subdivisions.
- Working with the appraiser's office to make changes to Land Use throughout the county.
- Updating other county-wide layers as needed.
What are some of the maps you offer for a small fee to the public?
Our most requested maps are for personal property boundaries. A letter-sized printout is free of charge. Other frequently requested maps are property ownership or the county's road maps. A poster-sized map is $10. We can also make a variety of different maps on request. A lot of the data that people are after can be accessed from the GIS page on the county website.
What is one of the most exciting GIS projects you have worked on?
The most exciting project so far has been working on the redistricting of voter districts. I wasn't the lead on the project, but I was able to help out and learned a lot throughout the process. Another project that stands out was my master's project. For that, I looked at park accessibility and equitability in the City of Leavenworth. I spent a lot of time working on the project and was able to use several different tools. All in all, I enjoy using GIS, so even the day-to-day tasks are fun.
How do you like to spend your free time?
My wife and I have a 3-year-old boy and twin 2-year-old girls, so much of our free time is spent keeping them entertained, which is fine by me. When it is not so hot out, we will probably be visiting the parks or going for walks.
Leavenworth County EMS
Leavenworth County Health Department
Working with the Wiggles: Family Mealtime
Dates: 8/18/2023 at 1 PM
Come join this 20-minute zoom class covering ways you can help teach your child how to take part in family meal time and tips to prevent mealtime chaos taught by a registered dietitian with Leavenworth County Women, Infants, Children (WIC). It is open to WIC participants and the public. Sign up using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AEA923A6F5C70-working
Our Women, Infants, and Children Program helps families stay healthy! We offer nutrition foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to community resources. To learn how we can help you and your family, contact us at the Leavenworth County WIC Program at 913-250-2040. “USDA is and equal opportunity employer.
Buses are returning to their routes to pick up and drop off students, and young drivers dash out the door for class in the morning.
To help keep kids safe, remember:
1. Stop for a bus with its stop arm extended.
2. Watch for more pedestrians and bicycle riders at crosswalks and intersections.
3. Follow the speed limit, and don't look at your phone.
4. Remind students who are old enough to drive to always buckle up.
5. Brush up on laws for drivers with an instruction permit or restricted license about where and when they can drive.
Vehicle renewals for customers with the last name starting with “M”, “N” or “O” will be due by August 31st.
- Taxpayers may renew their vehicles up to 60 days in advance of their renewal deadline.
- Delinquent Real Estate notices were mailed out in July with a deadline of August 7th. If you have not paid your delinquent taxes on or before 8/7/2023 the amount will have increased.
- Driver's License renewals at the Annex are now taking appointments again. Please call to set up an appointment at 913-364-5730.
For more information about renewing your vehicle, visit this section of our website: Renewing Your License Plate.
Building and Grounds
Earlier this month, Leavenworth County celebrated the last day for Courthouse employees Chae and Yong. They started as custodians of our beautiful courthouse in May 2015. Prior to that, they were part of a cleaning team at the Justice Center. They also worked landscaping at the courthouse - planting trees, bushes, and shrubs.
We will miss seeing their smiles and warm greetings, but we wish them the best on their journey into retirement.
NEWS AND UPDATES FROM THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE - August 2023
Fraud
It was a sad day last week when we reached our 30th fraud case. A gentleman had a stroke. While convalescing, his son forged his signature & filed a deed that gave himself his dad’s property. The true owner didn’t discover the fraud for over a year and a half because he didn’t have a subscription to Property Fraud Alert.
The silver lining last week was an attempted fraud in another case was thwarted when the true owner drove past his lot and saw a for sale sign. He called the listing agent who was able to warn the title company in time to cancel the scheduled closing the next day for the bogus ‘owner’.
I had the opportunity to share my concerns on property fraud with Congressman LaTurner this week. He is willing to review our model legislation to protect home owners better and put the onus on the fraudster to prove they have a legitimate deed.
First Price Increase for Tapestry in 8 Years
Fidlar Technologies announced a price increase from $6.95 to $8.75 starting on September 1, 2023, for TAPESTRY online document searches. Requests called into our office for staff searches with responses emailed to you will remain at $7.00 per document.
Sharing FREE Property Fraud Alert Service by Register of Deeds
Recent and Upcoming Events:
July 30th - Trinity Lutheran Church
August 23rd - First Command at Haymarket Event Center
August 28-31 Fraud Task Force PRIA National Conference
If you are part of a club or organization looking for a speaker, I am available to share this community service in person. Email requests TMashburn@LeavenworthCounty.gov or call the office. I would be happy to share a program on Register of Deeds services with your group.
In these uncertain times, I encourage you to protect your property by also researching the benefits of the Transfer on Death Deed and talking with your attorney about any questions you may have about how that would affect conveying your property ownership. We have forms you may print off for free on our website .
For more information or to subscribe to Property Fraud Alert, call the Register of Deeds at 913.684.0424 or email tmashburn@leavenworthcounty.gov .
Transfer Station
Cardboard Recycling
- Over half of cardboard collected for recycling is used to make new cardboard boxes. Additionally, cardboard can be down-cycled into paperboard (used for cereal boxes) or chipboard (used for shoe boxes)
- Making 1 ton of virgin cardboard requires 3 tons of trees
- Recycling 1 ton of cardboard eliminates 9 cubic yards of landfill space
Do I need to remove tape and labels from the box?
No. These materials get filtered out during the recycling process, as does ink.
What's the difference between corrugated cardboard and paperboard?
The term "cardboard" is used for most boxes, but shipping boxes are officially known as corrugated cardboard. The corrugated piece is the extra layer of fiber that zig-zags between the brown sheets, making it tougher to tear and sturdier for shipping. Paperboard is thinner and less durable, used for cereal boxes. These are two different grades of paper with different commodity values, even though you might call both cardboard.
What is the deal with pizza box recycling?
While every recycling program is different, pizza boxes are a frequent source of contamination in all of them. The key question to ask is: Are there oil stains on the box? If the answer is yes, you either want to throw away the whole box or remove the stained parts.
Why can't wet cardboard be recycled?
Even though the paper recycling process introduces water, when you get paper wet and it dries, it manipulates the fibers (as a result, it feels stiffer.)
How is cardboard recycled?
The first step in recycling cardboard is to separate it from other paper,such as office paper and newspaper. The cardboard is then baled and sent to a mill, shredded into small pieces, and put in a pulping machine to introduce water/chemicals and break down the cardboard into fibers. Then, any ink and tape are removed and the paper fibers start bonding together. Finally, the fibers are rolled and dried, then sent off to make new products. Over half of corrugated cardboard is recycled into new cardboard; the remainder is down-cycled into paperboard and other paper products.
Recycling is good for us as it not only saves our environment from deterioration by reducing pollution but also conserves valuable resources and creates jobs. Cardboard recycling is done as a way of keeping the environment clean and green.
Cardboard waste dumped in the landfill is about 40% of the total municipal waste. Cardboard recycling helps to reduce the dumping of cardboard waste in landfills. One ton of cardboard saves more than 9 cubic yards of landfill space. On this basis, cardboard recycling helps to improve the cleanliness of the environment and promotes healthy human surroundings.
The cardboard materials are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Thus, it reduces environmental footprint and degradation by offering what is termed as “green” packaging solutions. Some cardboard is made from almost 100% recycled materials, while the majority is averaged at 70% to 90%.
Transfer Station Contact Information
24967 136th St, Lansing, KS 66043
Phone: 913.727.2858
Email
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday and all County observed Holidays
Mission Statement
To provide evidence-based supervision which promotes public safety, offender accountability, and improves their ability to live productively and lawfully in our community.
Traffic Information from our partners at KDOT and MoDOT:
A geotechnical field exploration for the Centennial Bridge project will occur on the Missouri side of the bridge starting on August 22nd and may last until the end of August.
Anticipate one lane closure with a flagging operation that will impact traffic traveling on HWY 92 to and from the bridge.
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