New Year: New County Officials

Prowers County Courthouse

Swearing-in ceremonies for four elected officials for Prowers County have been scheduled for 1pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at the Prowers County District Courtroom. The newly remodeled courtroom will be the location for the swearing-in ceremony and reception to follow for Stanley Brinkley, Chief Judge for the 15^th Judicial District; Joshua Vogel, District Attorney for the 15^th Judicial District.

Vogel was elected this past November over his challenger, Rodney Fouracre. Vogel is replacing the current District Attorney, Jennifer Swanson who is term limited in the office.  Prowers County Commissioner, Tom Grasmick will replace out-going commissioner, Henry Schnabel who decided not to run for re-election this past fall.  Grasmick will represent District One.  Wendy Buxton-Andrade will be sworn in for her second term as a Prowers County Commissioner.  Andrade was unopposed for her seat in District Three.