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Transfer Station Open - 01/19/2022 at 10:30am

The Transfer station will re-open today, 01/19/2022 at 10:30am. Thank you for your patience.

COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Due to the inability to keep up with the volume of positive COVID-19 cases, the State of Kansas will no longer be contact tracing. KDHE has also made it clear that contact tracing is no longer expected of local Health Departments and School Districts.&...

IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION for Franklin County Businesses

It has come to the Health Department’s attention that many businesses in Franklin County are requiring their employees to have a laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 test in order to confirm a COVID-19 diagnosis. This was a best practice throughout the pandemic ...

COVID-19 Test Results Delayed

The Franklin County, KS - Health Department has a plethora of pending test results at the State Lab. Individuals who received a COVID-19 test on Thursday 01/06, Friday 01/07, or Monday 1/10 - please note, the State lab is currently runni...

2022 Reorganization Meeting

Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting

The 2022 Franklin County Board of County Commissioners Reorganization Meeting was conducted on Monday, January 10^th. Roy Dunn, of the 3^rd district, was elected the 2022 Chairman...

COVID-19 Testing - By Appointment Only

COVID-19 testing is available Monday - Friday, by appointment only. Please call the Health Department (785) 229-3530 to make an appointment. Appointments are typically made the same day, depending on the circumstances. 

Please note: all COVID-19 t...

Radcliffe Retires After 41 Years of Serving Franklin County Citizens and Others Nationwide

In 1980, Alan Radcliffe, current Emergency Management Director, joined the Pomona Volunteer Fire Department when he was just 17 years old. Alan has continued to serve on the fire department and has been the Assistant Chief for over 30 years. He was also o...

Quarantine Guidance - January 2022