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Budget cuts affect Register of Deeds in Atchison Co

By Brian Hagen

10/28/2025

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(KAIR)--Changes are being made at the Atchison County courthouse as a result of cuts made during the now past budget season.

That includes staff reductions in several County offices, including that of the Atchison County Register of Deeds.

Atchison County Commissioners Casey Quinn and James Campbell were guests this week of 93.7 FM's Co-Host Monday, explaining that such changes and cuts come at the request of constituents who voiced approval for changes to gain lower taxes.

According to a release, those changes will be felt in the Register of Deeds Office, where, effective December 15, they will transition from a three-person staff to a team of two, meaning, the release explains, "there may be times when only one staff member is available in the office due to vacations, sick days, or other circumstances."

In order to maintain safety and awareness, especially, the release says "when only one person is present," the office has implemented a doorbell entry system, effective as of Monday. The office doors will remain locked, with entrance to be gained by pressing the doorbell, with the public to then be assisted by a staff member.

Register of Deeds Blair Burton, in the release, thanks the public for understanding and patience, saying that as the office adjusts to the changes, they will "continue to serve the public as efficiently as possible."

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