(KNZA)--The Brown County Commission has organized for the new year.  

During their annual organizational meeting Monday, the Commission approved a resolution re-appointing 2nd District Commissioner Lucas Heinen as board chairman for 2026.  Heinen attended the meeting via Zoom call.

The Commission approved a resolution designating The Horton Headlight as the official county newspaper for 2026. That came after the Commission accepted the low bid submitted by the newspaper for the publication of legal notices in the amount of $2.20 a column inch. The Hiawatha World submitted a bid of $3 per column inch.  

The Commission also approved a resolution re-appointing Melanie Miers as the county Health Officer for 2026.