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Welcome to Pottawatomie County

Pottawatomie County is an expansive county of 551,692
acres or 862 square miles. The northern portion of the
county is largely agricultural while many southern areas
consist of existing and planned developments.

The county contains several cities and towns including:
Belvue, Blaine, Duluth, Emmett, Fostoria, Havensville,
Louisville, East Manhattan, Olsburg, Onaga, St George,
St Marys, Wamego, Westmoreland and Wheaton.

Pottawatomie County is a growing county, population of
21,604 (2010 Census), with a continued
expansion of new construction in the housing markets and business sectors.

The county is diversified in its businesses and industry and boasts an active Economic Development Program.
Pottawatomie County has a solid tax base and the 2nd
lowest mill levy in the state due in part to a County
government that believes in first-rate public services
balanced by fiscal responsibility. 

The county is home to several excellent school systems
including a High School nationally recognized for academics, two State Lakes and Tuttle Creek Reservoir.
   
       

Meetings & Events
  County Commission Meeting 1/30/12
Planning Commission Meeting 1/19/12
   
 
Current Information
Possible Pertussis Cases in Manhattan
There have been 3 probable cases of pertussis identified in Riley County.
Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is a bacterial disease that is easily transmitted from person to person.
Pottawatomie County Health Department has pertussis immunization available for both adults and children.
Click here to read more.
2012 City Elections - Tuesday, April 3
City Elections will be held to elect the following:
Olsburg City - three (3) City Council members.
St. Marys City - two (2) City Commissioners.
Wamego City - one (1) City Commissioner, (Position 1)
Westmoreland City - three (3) City Council members.

Filing deadline is Noon Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Candidates for Third Class cities may file with either, their City Clerk or the County Election Officer located at 207 N. 1st, Westmoreland during office hours, 8:00am to 4:30pm, M-F. Candidates for Second Class cities shall file with their City Clerk.
Road Information - Flint Rock Rd
Flint Rock Road is currently closed 1 3/8 miles south of the Louisville Rd intersection. The bridge at this location was damaged due to weather and is closed indefinitely at this time.
Pottawatomie County Economic Development
Strategic Plan Documents:
Market Assessment
Target Industry Analysis
Final Recommendations
Implementation Matrix
Preliminary Flood Plain Maps
Pottawatomie County has new preliminary flood plain maps. Please read Flood Plain Information before viewing the Flood Plain Maps.
 
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