(KNZA)--New leadership is now in place at the Brown County Register of Deeds office.  

Emily Kloepper was officially sworn in at the start of Monday’s Brown County Commission meeting. District Judge John Weingart administered the oath of office. 

Kloepper was selected last month by the Brown County Republican Precinct Committee to fill the role, and her appointment was recently approved by Governor Laura Kelly. 

She succeeds Nellie Brockhoff, who retired February 27th after more than 38 years of service to the county, including 19 years as Register of Deeds.  

Kloepper will serve in the position until the November general election, with the winner holding the seat through January 2029.