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

During their annual organizational meeting Monday, 2nd District Commissioner Wayne Grable was re-appointed as board chairman for 2026 on a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Timothy Collins cast the dissenting vote.

3rd District Commissioner Bobby Hall was appointed as vice-chairman.  

Commissioners also voted to re-appoint Jim Norris as Noxious Weed Director, Chantel Wilburn as Health Department/Home Health Administrator and Dr. Bradley Gaul as county health officer for 2026.  

The Kansas Chief was designated as the official county newspaper for 2026.  

During their regular meeting following the organizational meeting, part-time county Economic Development Liaison Rebecca Gilmore submitted her letter of resignation, which is effective February 26.