(KNZA)--The Brown County Republican Party has selected a new Register of Deeds.

At a convention held February 21st at the Carwell Building in Hiawatha, the Brown County GOP Precinct Committee nominated and elected Emily Kloepper to the position. Brown County GOP Chair Chris Kroll says Kloepper was the only interested and qualified candidate.

Her name will be forwarded to Governor Kelly for formal appointment.

Current longtime Register of Nellie Brockhoff is retiring Feburary 27th after 38 years of service to the county, including 17 years in her current role.  

Kloepper will serve until the November general election, with the winner of that election set to serve a term ending in January 2029.