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25 public notices

First published Dec. 17, 2025, in the Marion County Record (3t)

Millsap & Singer, LLC

8900 Indian Creek Parkway,

Suite 180

Overland Park, KS 66210

(913) 339-9132

(913) 339-9045 (fax)

IN THE DISTRICT COURT

OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

CIVIL DEPARTMENT

Flat Branch Mortgage, Inc

Plaintiff,

vs.

Heather Wapelhorst, et al.

Defendants

Case No.MN-2025-CV-000023

Court No.

Title to Real Estate Involved

Pursuant to K.S.A. §60

NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of an Order of Sale issued to me by the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County, Kansas, the undersigned Sheriff of Marion County, Kansas, will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand on January 8, 2026 at the time of 2:00 PM at the Courthouse 2nd Floor Lobby of the Marion County Courthouse, Kansas, the following real estate:

[THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF MARION:] THE EAST 130 FEET OF LOTS 3, 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 40, NORTH PEABODY TO THE CITY OF PEABODY, KANSAS.

[THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN BRACKETS HAS BEEN ADDED TO MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION.], Parcel ID No. 057-252-04-0-20-21-003.00-0. Commonly known as 603 Chestnut St., Peabody, KS 66866 (“the Property”) MS226447

to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled case. The sale is to be made without appraisement and subject to the redemption period as provided by law, and further subject to the approval of the Court.

Jeffrey Soyez

Marion County Sheriff

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC

By: Aaron M. Schuckman, #22251

aschuckman@msfirm.com

Dwayne A. Duncan, #27533

dduncan@msfirm.com

612 Spirit Dr.

St. Louis, MO 63005

(636) 537-0110

(636) 537-0067 (fax)

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

MILLSAP & SINGER, LLC AS ATTORNEYS FOR FLAT BRANCH MORTGAGE, INC IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

M-13-14-15-2901

First published Dec. 17, 2025, in the Marion County Record (3t)

THE DISTRICT COURT

OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

In the Matter of the Estate of CYNTHIA ANN DUCEY, deceased

( Case No. MN 2024-PR-000039)

Petition filed Pursuant to

K.S.A. Chapter 59

NOTICE OF HEARING

THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED:

You are notified a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in this Court by Jimmy L. Ducey, duly appointed, qualified and acting Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Ann Ducey, deceased, requesting that his acts be approved; account be settled and allowed; heirs be determined; and the Estate be assigned to the person entitled thereto; the Court find the fees and expenses be allowed and ordered paid; the administration of the Estate be closed; upon the filing of receipts the Petitioner be finally discharged as the Administrator of the Estate of Cynthia Ann Ducey, deceased, and the Petitioner be released from further liability.

You are required to file your written defenses to the Petition on or before January 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in the District Court, Marion, Marion County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail to file your written defenses, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition.

Jimmy L. Ducey, Administrator

Brian L. Bina, SC#24995

KARSTETTER & BINA, L.L.C.

322 N. Main, Ste 201

McPherson, KS 67460

(620) 241-8800 FAX (620) 241-8809

Attorney for Administrator

M-13-14-15-2902

First published Dec. 24, 2025, in the Marion County Record (2t)

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Public notice is hereby given to all persons concerned that the annual meeting of Doyle Creek Watershed Joint District No. 86 will be held at the District Office, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 212 E. Division, Peabody, Kansas, on Monday, January 5th, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock PM. At the meeting the Board of Directors will render a report on the financial condition and the activities of the District.

At the meeting, three (3) directors will be elected as designated below, the position and present director:

Position 4 Randy Windsor

Position 5 Jeff Bourbon

Position 6 Lucas Larsen

This is an open meeting, and the public is invited to attend. Only qualified voters of the district may vote in the election.

DOYLE CREEK WATERSHED

JOINT DISTRICT NO. 86

By: /s/ Lewis Unruh, President

Attest: /s/ Jeremy Gossen, Secretary

M-14-15-2903

(First published Dec.31, 2025 in the Marion County Record,
Marion, Kansas) 1t

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2025-21

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A 250-FOOT GUYED WIRE COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND ACCOMPANYING GROUND EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 21 SOUTH, RANGE 2 EAST, MARION COUNTY, KANSAS.

WHEREAS, application has been made by Creighton Remus, Agent for Nex-Tech Wireless, on behalf of Russel Funk, owner, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 250-foot guyed wire communications tower and accompanying ground equipment on property zoned “A” Agricultural District, in Section 22, Township 21 South, Range 2 East, Marion County, Kansas; and

WHEREAS, following proper notification of a public hearing in the official County newspaper on November 13, 2025, the Marion County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Case No. PC-25-05 on December 4, 2025, to consider the above proposed conditional use; and,

WHEREAS, the Marion County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a conditional use permit for the establishment of a 250-foot guyed wire communications tower and accompanying ground equipment, subject to certain conditions; and,

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Marion County, Kansas, having reviewed the record of such hearing and the recommendation of the Marion County Planning Commission and determining the protest time has expired for such case declares it has proper jurisdiction to act upon said recommendation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MARION COUNTY, KANSAS, THAT:

1. The following described property is hereby granted a Conditional Use Permit to establish a 250-foot guyed wire communications tower and accompanying ground equipment, subject to the conditions and restrictions listed herein:

SW/4 of S22, T21S, R02E, ACRES 157.12, LESS ROW

2. The Conditional Use Permit herein granted shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:

A. If unused for a period of twelve (12) months or more, the structure shall be declared abandoned, and the applicant shall be required to remove the tower and appurtenances. All above ground improvements must be removed and the underground improvements must be removed to a depth of 3 feet. Effected ground shall be restored to a use compatible with surrounding use.

B. Strict adherence to the development plan of record is required.

C. Tower and associated infrastructure shall be built and/or installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

D. Adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations is required.

E. Mitigation for the interference or obstruction of existing local communications towers shall be the responsibility of the applicant.

3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after publication in the official county newspaper.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is hereby directed that the Marion County Zoning District Maps be amended to reflect above said conditional use.

ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Marion County, Kansas on this 22nd day of December 2025.

BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

MARION COUNTY, KANSAS

[X] Yea

[ ] Nay

[ ] Abstain

Jonah Gehring, Chairman
District 5

[X] Yea

[ ] Nay

[ ] Abstain

Kent Becker, Member
District 1

[X] Yea

[ ] Nay

[ ] Abstain

Mike Beneke, Member
District 2

[X] Yea

[ ] Nay

[ ] Abstain

Clarke Dirks, Member
District 3

[X] Yea

[ ] Nay

[ ] Abstain

Dave Crofoot, Member
District 4

ATTEST:

Ashley Herpich, County Clerk

M-15-2905