Work continues on the north parking lot at the Geary County Office Building.

County Commissioner Keith Ascher said the work will be done in three phases, with phase one under way now. He said what is found under the subgrade, and the weather conditions will determine the length of the project being undertaken by Bayer Construction.

The governing body also received a report this week from Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges about the number of rural fire calls year to date. The total was 70 compared to 130 one year ago at this time.